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Minnesota Native News
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Minnesota Native News is a weekly radio segment covering ideas and events relevant to Minnesota’s Native American communities. Made possible by the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund
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The Navigating Dakota Legacy Cruise, and Safeguarding Native Youth in a Digital Age
3d ago00:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, we learn more about a Mississippi River cruise that educates guests about Dakota history, and we hear from a concerned parent about the impact that screen time is having on Native children. -----Executive Producer: Travis ZimmermanProducers: Laurie Stern and Deanna StandingCloudAnchor: Marie RockEditorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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History Behind the Cloquet Forestry Center Transfer & Changes to Dog Park at Coldwater Spring
1w ago00:05:01Tap to summarizeThis week, we learn more about the history behind the unprecedented land transfer and the decision to close a popular Minneapolis park to off-leash dogs. ----- Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman Producers: Chaz Wagner and Laurie Stern Anchor: Marie Rock Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger Photo: sign at the entrance to Mní Ówe Sní (Credit: Laurie Stern)-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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MNN Extended Interview: Gordon Jourdain
2w ago00:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, we look back at Producer Chaz Wagner's interview with first-language speaker Gordon Jourdain, and how his love for the game of hockey led to his historic Ojibwe language broadcast of a Minnesota Wild game. -----Executive Producer: Travis ZimmermanProducer: Chaz WagnerAnchor: Marie RockEditorial support: Victor PalominoMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Announcers for the country's first broadcast of a National Hockey League game in Ojibwemowin at Grand Casino Arena on 11/28/25: James "Ginoonde" Buckholtz, Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe; Gordon "Maajiigoneyaash" Jourdain, Ph.D., Lac La Croix First Nation; and Chato "Ombishkebines" Gonzalez, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Ojibwe [credit: Dan Ninham]----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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Chef Sean Sherman Opens New Restaurant; Makoce Ikikcupi Hosts Arts Festival in Granite Falls
3w ago00:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, Producer Travis Zimmerman interviews Chef Sean Sherman about the new restaurant in the Guthrie Theater and Deanna StandingCloud interviews Joe Bendickson about a Dakota summer festival in Granite Falls.-----Executive Producer: Travis ZimmermanProducers: Travis Zimmerman and Deanna StandingCloudAnchor: Marie RockEditorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Makoce Ikikcupi’s Zani Otunwe (Village of Wellness) in Granite Falls [credit: Joe Bendickson]-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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MNN Extended Interview: Corey Medina
Jul 100:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, we look back at Producer Travis Zimmerman’s interview with musician Corey Medina, as he talks about his family’s influence on his musical career and shares his history of musical production.-----Producer: Travis ZimmermanEditor: Travis ZimmermanAnchor: Marie RockEditorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Corey Median at Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Fest Grounds [credit: Emma Leppala]-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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MNN Extended Interview: Ashley Cornforth
Jun 2400:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, we look back at Producer Dan Niham's interview with Ashley Cornforth, about the Coaching Academy that was held in partnership with the Notah Begay III Foundation, goals of IndigeFit Kids and what are some other programs and events the campaign is focusing on this year.-----Producers: Dan NinhamEditor: Travis ZimmermanAnchor: Marie RockEditorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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An Update to Red Lake Nation's Push to Transfer Back Upper Red Lake Public Lands, and White Earth Nation Expands Its Bison Harvest
Jun 1700:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, Red Lake Nation's efforts to transfer back public portions of Upper Red Lake garners support at the Minnesota DFL Convention, and White Earth Nation expands the harvest from its bison herd. -----Producers: Chaz Wagner, CJ YoungerEditor: Chaz Wagner, CJ YoungerAnchor: Marie RockEditorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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Alleged Harassment of Native Lacrosse Player Sparks a Look into Sports Culture; The Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post Celebrates 30 Years
Jun 1000:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, an incident on a Minneapolis lacrosse field is raising questions about safety and respect in youth sports. And in Onamia, the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is marking 30 years with a community celebration.-----Producers: Dan Ninham and Chaz WagnerEditor: CJ YoungerAnchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Gino Charging Bear, High School lacrosse player, and his father, Luis. [credit: Luis Charging Bear]----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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MNN Extended Interview: Charli Fool Bear
Jun 300:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, we revisit producer Emma Needham's conversation with Charli Fool Bear about their work with New Native Theater, the importance of having a space for Indigenous stories, and the fifth annual Two Spirit Powwow on June 23rd at the Minneapolis American Indian Center. -----Producer: Emma NeedhamEditor: Victor PalominoAnchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Charli Fool Bear [credit: Charli Fool Bear]----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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Jun 300:05:00Tap to summarizeThis week, we revisit producer Emma Needham's conversation with Charli Fool Bear about their work with New Native Theater, the importance of having a space for Indigenous stories, and the fifth annual Two Spirit Powwow on June 23rd at the Minneapolis American Indian Center. -----Producer: Emma NeedhamEditor: Victor PalominoAnchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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