North Star Stories

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North Star Stories: Voices from Where We Live is comprised of a weekly 30-minute magazine-style newscast and daily, five-minute headlines segments that shine a spotlight on the stories and perspectives of Minnesota’s diverse communities, including Black, Latine, Asian American, East African individuals, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ residents, laborers, veterans, and those from Greater Minnesota.

23h ago

NSS Daily Headlines September 11, 2026

The new Minnesota Military and Veterans’ Museum remembers 9/11, the results of the Minnesota House State Fair Poll are in, and Jesse James rides — and loses again — in Northfield.----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image: Jesse James and the James-Younger gang tried — and failed — to rob Northfield’s First National Bank 150 years ago. [Image credit: Defeat of Jesse James Day]Audio credit: City of Northfield; Minnesota Military and Veterans’ Museum----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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
1d ago

NSS en español: Semana del 7 al 11 del septiembre de 2026

Esta semana, el servicio de inmigración y control de aduanas de los estados unidos, o ICE, por sus siglas en inglés publica el número de ciudadanos estadounidenses arrestados y una declaración federal de desastre por sequía permite ahora acceder a préstamos de emergencia en la parte norte del estado. This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, released the number of U.S. citizens arrested, and a federal drought disaster declaration now allows access to emergency loans in the northern part of the state. ----- Productor/Producer: Victor PalominoVoiceover: Marisa Rueda, Rito Ayala Pie de foto: Brand Farms, con una extensión de 240 acres en Farmington, Minnesota. [Crédito fotográfico: Brand Farms] Image: Brand Farms on 240 acres in Farmington, Minnesota. [Image credit: Brand Farms] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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
2d ago

NSS Daily Headlines September 10, 2026

The state is failing in how it grades assisted-living facilities, Minnesota is well-equipped for a presidential push to end protections for gray wolves, and the DNR wants to pay you for your Norway Pine pinecones----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image: Even if they lose Endangered Species Act protections, Minnesota has a plan for protecting its gray wolf population. [photo credit: MN DNR] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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
2d ago

NSS Weekly: Farming Innovation Could Make Tough Growing Years Fruitful

This week, as many Minnesota farmers head into the final months of harvest season, we look at the challenges the agriculture sector has faced this year, and how technology, diversification, and land conservation can shape farming in our state today and in the future. ----- Executive Producer: Victor Palomino Producers: frankie felegy Anchor: Victor Palomino, Britt Aamodt Reader scripting: Xan Holston, Tracie Wells Collier, Victor Palomino Fact checking: Victor Palomino, Joel Glaser Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Production Coordinator: Britt Aamodt Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Brand Farms, on 240 acres in Farmington, farms row crops and dairy, plus apples and eggs. It also offers agro-tourism. [image credit: Brand Farms] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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
3d ago

NSS Daily Headlines September 9, 2026

After 30 years, the 165-mile Mesabi Trail is complete, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Natalie Hudson hears her last oral arguments before she retires, and two new clinics come to Minneapolis’ Indian Cultural Corridor.----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image: The entry to the Minnesota Supreme Court [photo credit: Minnesota Judicial Branch] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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
4d ago

NSS Daily Headlines September 8, 2026

Labor unions grow in Minnesota, a Stearns County man uses centuries-old Catholic edicts as a legal defences, and a herd of horses at Como Park turns 112.----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image: One of the hand-carved horses at Como Park’s Cafesjian’s Carousel, built in 1914. [Image photo credit: Cafesjian’s Carousel]Audio credit: Cafesjian’s Carousel ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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
4d ago

NSS Daily Headlines September 7, 2026

A U.S. Forest Service facility in Grand Rapids won’t close, “Spider Man” claims self defense in assault case, and the state fair ends.----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image: An updated law about stopping for school buses goes into effect. [photo credit: Xan Holston]Audio credit: https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/ ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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
Sep 4

NSS en español: Semana del 31 de agosto al 4 de septiembre de 2026

Esta semana, hay más espacios en refugios para quienes intentan escapar de la violencia doméstica en el sureste y la mitad del territorio del estado se clasifica en condiciones de sequía severa o extrema. This week, there are more shelter spaces for those trying to escape domestic violence in the southeast, and half of the state's territory is classified as experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions. -----Productor/Producer: Victor PalominoVoiceover: Marisa Rueda, Rito Ayala Pie de foto: Colores otoñales en Fridley, a orillas del río Misisipi cerca de Minneapolis, que muestran los efectos de la sequía asociada al cambio climático: niveles del río muy bajos y el lecho fluvial al descubierto. [Crédito fotográfico: ADOBE stock, Por Rob Schultz] Image: Fall colors in Fridley on the Mississippi River near Minneapolis showing climate change drought effects of very low river levels and exposed river bed. [photo credit: ADOBE stock, By Rob Schultz] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ 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

North Star Stories: Voices from Where We Live is comprised of a weekly 30-minute magazine-style newscast and daily, five-minute headlines segments that shine a spotlight on the stories and perspectives of Minnesota’s diverse communities, including Black, Latine, Asian American, East African individuals, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ residents, laborers, veterans, and those from Greater Minnesota.

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AMPERS
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

459
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Clean
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