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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Caption: The Okee Dokee Brothers
The Mississippi River was dubbed "messippi" by the Ojibwe Indians. The fourth largest river in the world, its headwaters begin at Itasca State Park...

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  • Length: 27:07
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Caption: Little Mekong, St Paul
Construction of the Central Corridor Light Rail line is affecting businesses in and around University Avenue. In St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood, ...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2012
  • Length: 04:38
Caption: George Roberts, founder of Homewood Studios
Located at the corner of Plymouth and Russell Avenues in North Minneapolis, Homewood Studios is a hotbed of creative invention and exposition. Foun...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Caption: Clifford Simak
Clifford D. Simak is part of Science Fiction’s Golden Age (1940s-50s), and the author of classics including “City,” “Way Station” and “Goblin Reser...

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  • Added: May 29, 2012
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Clarence "Cap" Wigington was the nation's first Black municipal architect, and a senior designer for the city of St. Paul for 34 years. Sixty of hi...

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Caption: Liminal Phase
In cultural anthropology, a rite of passage, or "liminal phase," marks the transition where normal limits to thought, self-understanding, and behav...

  • Added: May 29, 2012
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Patty and the Buttons formed in 2008 when accordionist/vocalist Patrick "Patty" Harison returned to the Midwest. Inspired by his travels and work P...

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  • Added: May 21, 2012
  • Length: 27:05
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Caption: Maria Isa
Maria Isa and Los Nativos perform at Conga Latin Bistro for its annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Produced by Daniel Zamzow. Born and raised in the...

  • Added: May 14, 2012
  • Length: 29:09
Caption: Charlotte van Cleve, Credit: Courtesy of the Hennepin County Library, Minneapolis Collection, BR0714.
Charlotte Ouisconsin Clark Van Cleve was a remarkable woman who left a legacy in Minnesota. A newborn Charlotte arrived here in 1819, when her fath...

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  • Added: May 09, 2012
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Singer/songwriter Mary Cutrufello was raised in Connecticut and spent years as a recording artist in Texas. She settled in the Twin Cities 10 years...

  • Added: May 09, 2012
  • Length: 29:00