KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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Select programming from KMOJ's airwaves and community voices. Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format.“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparities, and the persistent consequences of historic racism. The station call letters, “KMOJ” were inspired b...

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KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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04-14-2025 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara discusses a drop in the crime rate with Freddie Bell. 16.04.2025 17:01

Two-and-a-half years as Minneapolis Police Chief, Brian O'Hara says recruitment efforts continue. The Chief also says encampments are disappearing and crime numbers are on the decline.

04-09-25 On the KMOJ Morning Show with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings, MNGI Gastroenterologist and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paul Dambowy discusses the importance of colon cancer screening, specifically for the Black community. He highlights the concernin 09.04.2025 7:51

04-09-25 On the KMOJ Morning Show with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings, Immanda (Mandy) Bellm, the K-12 Library Media Content Lead for Minneapolis Public Schools, discusses National Library Week and highlights the important role of library media specialist 09.04.2025 10:50

04-07-25 Anthony Walsh, a Community Engagement Specialist at Hennepin County, has been with the county since 2015, starting as an intern. His work focuses on addressing the opioid crisis, particularly in the Black community, by connecting community needs 09.04.2025 8:20

04-02-2025 Jay Haapala of AARP MN shares details of a new scam with Freddie and Chantel. 02.04.2025 9:25

Jay Haapala , Associate State Director of Community Engagement for AARP Minnesota. He leads the charge in protecting older adults from scams through the AARP Fraud Watch Network . Jay and his team help Minnesotans spot fraud, stay informed, and recover when they’ve been targeted. He says the latest is the Toll Fee Scam!

03-31-2025 In this important conversation, Freddie Bell sits down with Dr. Myriam Roby of Hennepin Healthcare to talk about colorectal cancer—one of the most preventable cancers, yet one that continues to disproportionately impact Black Minnesotans. 31.03.2025 11:26

Dr. Roby breaks down the facts, shares the latest screening options, and explains how local resources are making screenings more accessible than ever. Whether you’re 45 or approaching it, this conversation could save your life—or the life of someone you love. Listen now at KMOJFM.com or wherever you stream KMOJ. #ColorectalCancerAwareness #KMOJHealth #GetScreenedMN #FreddieBell #HennepinHealthcare...

03-28-2025 Bloomington, MN Police Chief, Booker Hodges shares plans and results of keeping residents safe in the south metro of Police 28.03.2025 12:02

Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges stops by KMOJ. He is someone our listeners know doesn’t mince words and doesn’t play when it comes to keeping Bloomington safe. Since stepping in as Police Chief, he’s dealt with it all: a Tesla vandalism case that went viral, undercover stings targeting predators, tragic incidents involving children, and more. These aren’t just stories — they reflect the rea...

03-26-25 Minneapolis Public School District Asha Belk, Social Worker at Bethune Elementary talks about The important role of school social workers at MPS with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings 26.03.2025 8:08

03-26-25 Frazier Group Shawna Frazier talks about her home selling and home buying event with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings 26.03.2025 9:49

3-24-25 Attorney General Keith Ellison joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show to talk about the coalition of Attorney General's suing to stop Trump Administration efforts to dismantle the Department of Education 25.03.2025 12:08

3-21-25 Dan Furry, Communications Director for The Salvation Army Northern Division, discusses the importance of the 5th Annual Food Drive, how the community can get involved, and special plans for the final day of the drive." 21.03.2025 6:19

3-21-25 Jessica Jackson Director of Division of Social Equity at Office of Cannabis Mangement talks about the CanRenew Community Restoration Grants and other programs supporting communities impacted by the war on drugs, including initiatives for economic 21.03.2025 8:07

3-21-25 Christine Tucci Osorio, Superintendent of District 622, discussed how Minnesota schools are primarily funded by the state, not the federal government, and shared advice for parents to engage with local school leaders if they have concerns about fe 21.03.2025 13:33

03-17-25 Osseo Area Schools Yvonne Shorts Lind the Executive Director of Human Resources talks about the career expo with Freddie Bell on KMOJ Morning Show 17.03.2025 8:58

For more information https://www.district279.org/careers

03-17-25 Looking back over the last five year since COVID-19 Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota talks about critical lessons learned and missed. 17.03.2025 13:45

03-14-25 Alex West Steinman, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and Co-Founder and Partner of The Coven—the world’s first woman-owned coworking franchise—talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs about the opening of a new location in northeast Minne 14.03.2025 7:27

03-12-25 Minneapolis Public School Tamuriel Grace, Executive Director Equity and Courtney Johnson, K-12 Content Lead talk about literacy initiatives at MPS with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show 12.03.2025 8:04

3-10-25 Minneapolis Police Chief talks about the decline of crime within the last three years with Freddie Bell on the KMOJ Morning Show 10.03.2025 16:26

03-10-25 Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty talks about a new podcast and what it's all about with Freddie Bell on the KMOJ Morning Show 10.03.2025 13:24

03-06-25 Cathy McLeer MN State Director with AARP talks about Fraud Week of Action with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs 06.03.2025 7:09

03-06-25 Minneapolis Public School District Aviva Hillenbrand, Executive Director of Community Education talks abour Joint Activities Fair at North High School is being held on March 12 with Freddie Bell and Chantel SingS on the KMOJ Morning Show 06.03.2025 6:40

02-26-25 Minneapolis Public School Stephanie Davies-Larson and Grace Mobosi-Enwesi talk about Magnet Schools Month with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show 26.02.2025 4:29

2-24-25 Penumbra Theatre Lester Purry talks about the play Dominique Morisseau's Paradise Blue showcasing at Penumbra Theatre with Freddie Bell on the KMOJ Morning Show 24.02.2025 13:57

https://penumbratheatre.org/event/paradise-blue

2-21-25 District 622 Superintendent Christine Tucci Osorio talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs on the KMOJ Morning Show 24.02.2025 13:55

2-12-24 Minneapolis Public School Engagement, Education & Outreach Specialist talks about The First Somali Heritage Day with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show 12.02.2025 7:51

Somali Heritage Day is Saturday Feb. 15th from 11am-4pm at the Davis Center.