Minnesota Native News

This week, an extended interview with Leanna Goose, an environmental activist from Leech Lake, about her work to protect land, air, and water for the next seven generations.  ---- Producer: Deanna StandingCloud Editing: Britt Aamodt, Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Photo credit: Deanna StandingCloud ----...

This week, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's campaign to boost Native youth wellness is expanding its reach across Minnesota, and an archival project is preserving Indigenous music for future generations. ----- Producers: Dan Ninham, Deanna StandingCloud & Travis Zimmerman  Editing: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud Anchor: Marie Rock Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & ma...

This week, we look back with an extended conversation between producer Dan Ninham and art curator, writer, and educator Heid E. Erdrich about creativity, collaboration, and the connections that shape her work. ----- Producer: Dan Ninham Anchor: Marie Rock  Editing: Britt Aamodt, Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood -----  For the latest episode dr...

This week, an extended conversation from a past segment about the traditional methods of harvesting and processing wild rice.  ----- Producer: Chandra Colvin Editing: Britt Aamodt Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Photo: Courtesy of Robert Rice for Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine -----  For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instag...

This week, a conversation with Corey Medina of the Bemidji band, Corey Medina and Brothers, about their upcoming New Years Eve concert. Plus, an extended interview with American Indian Movement Grand Governing Council member Lisa Bellanger. ----- Producers: Travis Zimmerman and Emma Needham  Editing: Britt Aamodt, Emily Krumberger Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing &amp...

This week, how community members involved in the annual ceremony remembering the Dakota men hung by the United States government in 1862 in Mankato will now honor the Dakota women present, too. Plus, a look at the first Ojibwe broadcast of a hockey game in the country – here in Minnesota. ----- Producers: Chaz Wagner Editing: Chaz Wagner, Emily Krumberger  Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Ancho...

This week, how the newly established Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force is making decisions about state-wide foraging rules, plus a conversation with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe representatives about the newly named Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. -----  Producers: Xan Holston & Travis Zimmerman  Editing: Britt Aamodt Editorial support: Emily Krumberger  Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & m...

This week, Bemidji's Tom BK Goldtooth's reflection after attending this year's Climate Change Conference (COP30), and how federal cuts to public broadcasting are affecting tribal radio stations. ----- Producers: Dan Ninham, CJ Younger Editing: CJ Younger, Emily Krumberger, Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Photo Credit: Indigenous Environmental Network -----...

This week, a small plane's emergency landing on the Red Lake Reservation is raising questions about tribal sovereignty, and a Native All-American football game returns to the Twin Cities. ----- Producers: Chaz Wagner and Dan Ninham Editing: CJ Younger, Emily Krumberger, Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood  Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Native American Athletic...

This week, a new art exhibit honoring Two-Spirit individuals, and a new inductee to the Minnesota Lacrosse Hall of Fame. ----- Producers: Deanna StandingCloud, Travis Zimmerman Editing: Xan Holston,  Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Photo credit: Deanna StandingCloud  -----  For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ in...

This week, a special extended interview from a past segment. Travis Zimmerman interviews award-winning author, activist, and Chef Sean Sherman. -----  Producer: Travis Zimmerman  Editing: Britt Aamodt  Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Photo Credit: NATIFS ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/mn...

This week, a special extended interview from a past segment. CJ Younger interviews writer Marcie R. Rendon about her 2024 released poetry book, Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millennium . ----- Producer: CJ Younger Editing: Britt Aamodt, Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Emily Krumberger Photo credit: Marcie Rendon For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on socia...

This week, we feature Once Upon a Shore , an all-Indigenous art exhibit at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum curated by Heid E. Erdrich, and actor Dallas Goldtooth shares details about his new role.     Producers: Dan Ninham, and Deanna StandingCloud  Anchor: Marie Rock   Script review: Emily Krumberger   Additional editing: CJ Younger, Victor Palomino Mixing & mastering: Emily Krumberger Photo:...

This week, a look at the recent Tribal Flag Plaza Flag-Raising Ceremony at the State Capitol, and a conversation with two members of the Minnesota Historical Society's Native American Museum Fellowship program.  ----- Producers: Deanna StandingCloud and Dan Ninham Anchor: Marie Rock   Script editing: Emily Krumberger  Additional editing: Xan Holston, Victor Palomino Mixing & mastering: Chris H...

This week, how Tribal Colleges and Universities are responding to federal funding cuts, plus, details on Red Lake Nation artist Jonathan Thunder's new film project.  ----- Producers: Xan Holston and Travis Zimmerman Editing: Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ inst...

This week, a special extended interview from a past segment. Travis Zimmerman interviews Wanna Wotapi food truck owners Anne O’Keefe and Frankie Jackson.  ----- Producer: Travis Zimmerman Editing: Britt Aamodt  Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/mnnativenews/   Neve...

This week on Minnesota Native News , how Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe officials' recent approval of the Grand Rapids School District request for an exemption from the state's mascot ban impacts communities. Plus, a look at how Indigenous fire stewardship is influencing Minnesota's response to wildfires ----- Script editing: Emily Krumberger, Emma Needham Anchor: Marie Rock  Producer: Chaz Wagner, CJ...

This week, a special extended interview from a past segment. Emma Needham interviews NDN Collective’s Korina Barry and Holly Cook Macarro about Leonard Peltier’s release back in February. ----- Producer: Emma Needham  Editing: Britt Aamodt  Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ inst...

This week on Minnesota Native News, the story behind Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe citizen Anita Lovelace's MMIR jingle dress, which took home the 2025 People's Choice Award at the State Fair's Fine Arts Competition. Plus, how Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College recently celebrated the harvest and food sovereignty.  ----- Executive Producer: Emma Needham  Script editing: Emily Krumberger  Ancho...

This week, a special extended interview from a past segment. Travis Zimmerman interviews the Native Governance Center’s new Executive Director, Amber Annis. ----- Executive Producer: Emma Needham  Script editing: Emily Krumberger  Anchor: Marie Rock  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/...

This week, results from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's Water Over Nickel survey. Plus, how Tribal Broadband Bootcamp is supporting Minnesotan tribal internet access. ----- Executive Producer: Emma Needham  Script editing: Emily Krumberger  Anchor: Marie Rock  Producers: Emma Needham and CJ Younger  Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social...

This week, a summer sports camp brings Lacrosse to life in Fond Du Lac. And Minnesota musicians win at the 2025 Native American Music Awards. ----- Executive Producer: Emma Needham   Script editing: Emily Krumberger   Anchor: Marie Rock   Producer: Xan Holston, Chaz Wagner   Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood  For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/a...

On this week’s episode of Minnesota Native News, the upcoming Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators Conference and a recap of the prevention & impacts of invasive species on Tribal Nations.

This spring, the Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act. And, the proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act passed in the US House in April. Now awaiting Senate hearings, it is raising concerns about voting rights across the country.

This week on Minnesota Native News , a recap of the 2nd Annual Anishinaabe Music & Art Festival hosted by Leech Lake Nation's KOJB radio station. Plus, the upcoming launch party for the new book, Sweetgrass and Soul Food , by Minneapolis author and educator Marique Moss.