Minnesota Native News

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  • 4.8 (17)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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

  1. What's Next for The Circle News, and the Zeitgeist Film Festival

    15H AGO

    What's Next for The Circle News, and the Zeitgeist Film Festival

    This week, a look at the future of The Circle, one of the longest-running independent Native American newspapers, and how the Duluth Zeitgeist Film Festival is highlighting Indigenous cinema this year.   ------ Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Dan Ninham  Editor: Xan Holston  Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Film poster for Why We Dance [credit: poster image by Drew Arrieta] -----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

    5 min
  2. Recognizing the Inherent Right of Wild Rice to Exist in Minnesota; The Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center

    APR 15

    Recognizing the Inherent Right of Wild Rice to Exist in Minnesota; The Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center

    This week, a new state bill asks lawmakers to recognize the inherent right of wild rice to exist in Minnesota, and we visit the Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center, a space for health and fitness. ----- Producers: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud Editor: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Manoomin beds [credit: Leanna Goose] ----- 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

    5 min
  3. MNN Extended Interview: Matt Dannenberg & Chéri Smith of Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

    APR 8

    MNN Extended Interview: Matt Dannenberg & Chéri Smith of Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

    This week, producer Emma Needham's conversation with Chéri Smith and Matt Dannenberg about their work with the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and the Tribal Energy Evolution Summit. ----- Producer: Emma Needham Editors: Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage:  Solar panels on the Leech Lake Reservation (2019) [credit: KOJB Radio] ----- 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

    5 min
  4. MIEA Honors Dr. Jane Harstad & Native-Owned Shop Tunes Instruments With Changing Season

    APR 1

    MIEA Honors Dr. Jane Harstad & Native-Owned Shop Tunes Instruments With Changing Season

    This week, the Minnesota Indian Education Association's 2026 Conference honored teacher Dr. Jane Harstad with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a music shop co-owned by a Native woman, the only one of its kind in the country, helps musicians tune their instruments with the changing season. Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Deana StandingCloud Editors: Victor Palomino, Deana StandingCloud, & Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Emily Krumberger Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerPhoto: Angela Vig of St. Paul's Vig Guitars [credit: Angela Vig] -----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

    5 min
  5. MNN Extended Interview: Willard Malebear, Jr.

    MAR 25

    MNN Extended Interview: Willard Malebear, Jr.

    This week on Minnesota Native News: an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with tattoo shop owner and father Willard Malebear, Jr. ----- Producers: Deana StandingCloud Editors: Britt Aamodt, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & Mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial Support: Emily Krumberger Image: Willard Malebear at his business, Iktomi Tattoo in Minneapolis  [credit: Deanna StandingCloud] ----- 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

    5 min
  6. MNN Extended Interview with Gloria Iacono

    MAR 18

    MNN Extended Interview with Gloria Iacono

    This week, an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with Gloria Iacono about the sugarbush and what it is like making maple syrup in urban environments. -------- Producer:  Deana StandingCloud  Editor:  Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: A traditional tap on a maple  [Credit: Deanna StandingCloud] ----- 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

    5 min
  7. Ahead of Little Earth Mother's Day Powwow, Native-Owned Business Fills JoAnn Fabrics' Closing Void; Red Lake Nation Opens New Cannabis Dispensaries

    MAR 11

    Ahead of Little Earth Mother's Day Powwow, Native-Owned Business Fills JoAnn Fabrics' Closing Void; Red Lake Nation Opens New Cannabis Dispensaries

    This week on Minnesota Native News: community efforts to keep sewing and craft traditions alive, and Red Lake Tribal Nation continues its expansion into Minnesota’s off-reservation cannabis market.  ----- Producers:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner  Editors:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerImage: Fire Mountain Fabric Store [credit: Deanna StandingCloud] ----- 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

    5 min
  8. Ely Film Festival and Native Youth Hockey

    MAR 4

    Ely Film Festival and Native Youth Hockey

    This week, the annual Ely Film Festival and two young Indigenous athletes to watch on the hockey rinks. ----- Producer: Chaz Wagner, Dan Ninham Editor: Chaz Wagner, CJ Younger Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Daimon Gardner playing hockey for St. Cloud State University [credit: Kayden Kircher, SCSU Athletics] -----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

    5 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
17 Ratings

About

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

Information

  • Channel
    Ampers
  • Creator
    Minnesota Native News
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    307
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Minnesota Native News

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