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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12/7/2022 Jay Haapala - AARP Fraud Watch 07.12.2022 7:29

A new survey from AARP looks at the fraud risks we all should be aware of during the busy end of year holiday seasons. The survey covered online shopping, gift cards, charity scams.

12/7/2022- MPS Superintendent Rochelle Cox- Enrollment Season is Underway 07.12.2022 6:07

MPS Enrollment Season is Underway. Virtual and in -person school open houses are taking place from now through Jan. 31st . Our Explore MPS website has everything you need to know about the school enrollment process and our range of great preK-12 programs.

12/5/2022- Minnesota Senior Linkage Line- Jetta Wiedemeier Bower, Volunteer and Community Outreach 05.12.2022 7:26

Minnesota Senior Linkage Line resources that are available, Open enrollment for Medicare underway.

12/2/2022- Alice Roberts-Davis Commissioner of the MN Department of Administration 02.12.2022 8:30

Alice Roberts-Davis serves as the Commissioner of the MN Department of Administration. Alice is focused on her commitment to making Minnesota a more equitable and inclusive state.

12/2/2022- Christine Tucci Osorio- Superintendent of Schools, District 622 02.12.2022 8:53

It's Finals week in District 622. The Superintendent shares tips students and parents can use to prepare for the best outcomes.

11/30/2022- Joel Halverson, STEM Coordinator. Hall Stem Academy 30.11.2022 7:04

Hall STEM Academy is shooting for the stars! Earlier this month the school celebrated the launch of its brand new world class observatory.

11/28/2022- JP Leider, director of the Center for Public Health Systems and Elizabeth Wrigley-Field Lead author of the paper and assistant professor of sociology. 28.11.2022 9:49

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that black, Hispanic and asian populations are significantly more likely to die of COVID-19, regardless of their vaccinations status at the population levels

11/23/2022- Jacqueline Turner- Chief Operations Officer at Saint Paul/MPS Public Schools 23.11.2022 7:35

Open enrollment for MPS and St. Paul Public Schools.

11/21/2022 Santa Pat Moss makes a long distance call to Freddie Bell 21.11.2022 5:17

Santa Pat Moss, part of the Santa Experience at the Mall of America is taking reservations to see him, from December 13th through the 19th.

11/18/2022- Keith Ellison Keith Ellison wins re-election in Minnesota attorney general’s race 18.11.2022 10:21

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison won re-election.

11/18/2022 Hollies Winston-First Black Mayor of Brooklyn Park 18.11.2022 7:41

Hollies Winston made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Brooklyn Park. Winston, the DFL-endorsed candidate, received 59 percent of the vote with 96 percent of precincts reporting. His opponent, Wynfred Russell, received 40 percent of the vote.

11/16/2022- Dr. Nathan T. Chomilo;on Medical Director for the State of Minnesota’s Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs and practices as a General Pediatrician and an Internal Medicine Hospitalist 16.11.2022 7:47

Dr. Chomilo, gives updates on onset of RSV in children, COVID and the Flu virus.

11/16/2022- Minneapolis New Police Chief, Brian O'Hara 16.11.2022 8:00

Brian O’Hara is exactly the type of person our city, our community, and our police department needs right now. He is an inclusive leader, a forward thinker, and a person of the highest moral integrity. His unrelenting willingness to show up and be present will allow him to succeed in driving police reform, reducing violent crime, and strengthening police-community relations."

11/09/2022-Southside Stories: Our North Star Journey; Greg McMoore and John Crippen, Hennepin History Museum, Executive Director 09.11.2022 7:33

On Saturday, November 19, 200, Hennepin History Museum is sponsoring a special event , Southside Stories, Our North Star Journey; featuring Greg McMoore. McMoore will share the story of his family's North Star Journey from their enslavement on a Virgina plantation to their freedom in Hastings, Minnesota .

11/07/2022- Mayor Carter Announces Axel Henry as St. Paul Police Chief 07.11.2022 6:59

Mayor Carter announced Commander Axel Henry to serve as the next Chief of Saint Paul Police Department. Henry is a Saint Paul native who has served with the St. Paul Police Department for 24 years

11/04/2022-Christine Tucci Osorio, Superintendent of Schools District 622 04.11.2022 13:21

Christine talks about an important organization to District 622, and that is the 622 Education Foundation.

11/04/2022-Steven Belton President and CEO of Urban League Twin Cities Retire 04.11.2022 8:14

Steven Belton came to the position of President and CEO of the Urban League Twin Cities (ULTC) in April 2015 with intentions of serving as an interim role for no longer than 6 months. Seven and a half years later he looks back on his service of Love.

11/02/2022- Jay Haapala - AARP Fraud Watch Network Program 02.11.2022 8:13

AARP and our Fraud Watch Network program help people protect their money from criminals who are spreading their scams far and wide.

11/02/2022-Mayor Carter Announces Axel Henry as St. Paul Police Chief 02.11.2022 8:00

Mayor Carter announced Commander Axel Henry will serve as the next Chief of Saint Paul Police Department. Henry is a Saint Paul native who has served with the SPPD for 24 years.

10/28/2022 Tamika Felder, a cancer survivor, visits with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs 28.10.2022 7:00

Tamika Felder is one black women highlited in CeMe. It's a campaign created by Seagen and Genmab giving representation to diverse women from the cervical cancer community and allowing them to share stories fostering deeper connections and empowering women in their care. Felder is a 20-year cancer survivor who is sharing education and awareness about cervical cancer and is the founder of Cervivor.

10/26/2022 Dr. Anthony Fauci visits the morning show. He outlines protection against the "tripledemic."fromtells 27.10.2022 4:58

Immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Health and White House Chief Medical Advisor, joins Freddie Bell. He discusses efforts to get all Americans updated on their Covid vaccines and the effects of the so-called tripledemic.

10/26/2022 October is Employee Ownership Month 26.10.2022 3:34

Rich Martin, an employee-owner at Dakota Supply Group, discusses what this little-known Annual Observance entails.

09/30/2022 Caroline Glawe- Program Manager- MN Reading Corps 21.10.2022 7:40

Two decades of reading , math growth wiped away by pandemic-disrupted learning, yet 800 tutors still needed in Minnesota schools. Hennepin and Ramsey County schools need more than 300 tutors.

09/30/2022- Mayor Frey Nominates Brian O'Hara for Police Chief 21.10.2022 8:10

Mayor Frey nominates Brian O'Hara for Police Chief to serve as the next Minneapolis Chief of Police.

10/19/2022- Commissioner John Harrington of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety 19.10.2022 11:20

Commissioner Harrington discusses the upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gun Locks Campaign and some great job opportunities at DPS.