KFAI Minneapolis

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KFAI is a volunteer-based, community radio station that broadcasts information, arts and entertainment programming. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, KFAI increases understanding between peoples and communities, and fosters the values of democracy and social justice within its listening area. KFAI is a non-commercial FM radio station operating on 90.3 FM in the Minneapolis area and 106.7 FM in the St Paul area. KFAI is governed by a volunteer community board of directors, managed by a small paid full time and part time staff, and operated by a dedicated volunteer staff of over 300.

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Local arts, culture, history and environmental features made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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87 Counties | 87+ Stories is a series exploring Minnesota’s arts, culture and history, one county at a time. 87 Counties | 87+ Stories highlights the work of artists and musicians, documenting a specific event in the state’s history, exploring an offbeat cultural event or tradition and other stories related to arts, culture and history.

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An archive of Al McFarlane's The Forum, recorded for KMOJ live from Lucille's Kitchen in Minneapolis

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A look at the events, peoples and places that shaped the Dakota War of 1862. A feature produce by ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities.

Caption: Fred Veilleux, Ojibwe composer and musician, as he talks with Gary Fife in the sound studio of Migizi's "First Person Radio" at 2300 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 1983, , Credit: Photograph by Randy Croce, courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society
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In collaboration with MIGIZI Communications, KFAI MinneCulture presents a series of short stories about the ever-changing urban Native American community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Short stories inspired by MIGIZI's Legacy Radio Archive, 15 years of first-on-the-scene reporting dating back to 1977. Everything from the controversial Red Power Movements of the 1970s to the emergence of tribal water rights in the U.S. to re-covered recordings of national respected Indigenous artists, First Person Plural takes a look at Minneapolis's Indigenous presence through the lens of its historic past.

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All KFAI Youth News Initiative stories are conceived, reported, and edited by the students with assistance from mentors and instructors. We hope you enjoy them!

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KFAI's MinneCulture concert series featuring performances by Minnesota musicians, incluing Charlie Parr, Dalmar Yare, Kitten Forever and Heiruspecs.

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Stories, documentaries and music about Minnesota's rich heritage of arts, culture and history. All audio airs on KFAI, SoundCloud, Ampers.org, PRX and KFAI's MinneCulture page on Facebook. MinneCulture is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Listen to KFAI's MinneCulture podcast here: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2rtEuJO Stitcher: bit.ly/2q9RQXE Radio Public: radiopublic.com/kfais-minneculture-6rOPbR


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(Episode 5) Today's episode looks at the Sea of Immigrants into Minnesota. Exploring the Dakota War of 1862 is a production of ampers-Diverse Radi...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 18, 2012
  • Length: 03:42
  • Purchases: 5
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(Episode 4) This episode looks at the many sides of Henry Hasting Sibley - trader, governor, and general. Exploring the Dakota War of 1862 is a pr...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 17, 2012
  • Length: 03:47
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(Episode 3) This Episode looks at the many treaties that were made between the United States and the Dakota and how that changed the lives of the D...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 17, 2012
  • Length: 03:15
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(Episode 2) Today's feature looks at the British, the fur trade, and how their world view changed the relationship that the Europeans had with the ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WDSE and more


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 02:44
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(Episode 1) This episode brings into focus the fur trade and the French. They came to trade with the great Native American Nations of the Dakotas. ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WDSE and more


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 03:19
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On August 17, 1862 a group of four young Dakota men on a hunting expedition killed five settlers who lived along the Minnesota river in what is now...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KMSU, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KVSC, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Aug 03, 2012
  • Length: 59:31
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Urban Spectrum Theatre Company is a unique Minneapolis-based troupe. Founded in 1974 by artists, performers and residents, it's a multi-cultural, m...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 01, 2012
  • Length: 05:04
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Pave the Way Project is an initiative that addresses domestic violence among young people. Seven teenage artists from around the country are singin...

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  • Added: Aug 01, 2012
  • Length: 04:25
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On August 1, 2007, the 35W bridge collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring 145 others. To mark the 5th anniversary of the tragedy, local poet Todd...

Bought by KVSC and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 01, 2012
  • Length: 04:53
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David Grant is a Twin Cities-based screenwriter and playwright. He's been commissioned by the Minnesota Historical Society, Mixed Blood Theater and...

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  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 05:28
  • Purchases: 1