Minnesota Native News

This week, we look at how a federal decision on copper mining could affect Minnesota tribal treaty territory, and a recap of last week's American Indian Month kick-off celebration in Minneapolis. ----- Producers: Chaz Wagner, Deanna StandingCloud Editor: Chaz Wagner, Deanna StandingCloud Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger -...

This week, Red Lake Nation mental health professional Lorissa White talks about brainspotting, an innovative approach to processing trauma and finding community healing.  ----- Producers: Deanna StandingCloud Editor: Victor Palomino  Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Lorissa White [credit: Deanna StandingCloud] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us...

This week, a look at the future of The Circle , one of the longest-running independent Native American newspapers, and how the Duluth Zeitgeist Film Festival is highlighting Indigenous cinema this year.   ------ Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Dan Ninham  Editor: Xan Holston  Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Film poster for Why We Dance [credit: poster image by Drew Arr...

This week, a new state bill asks lawmakers to recognize the inherent right of wild rice to exist in Minnesota, and we visit the Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center, a space for health and fitness. ----- Producers: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud Editor: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Manoomin beds [credit: Leanna Goose] -----  ...

This week, producer Emma Needham's conversation with Chéri Smith and Matt Dannenberg about their work with the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and the Tribal Energy Evolution Summit. ----- Producer: Emma Needham Editors: Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image:  Solar panels on the Leech Lake Reservation (2019) [credit: KOJB Radio] ----- For the latest episo...

This week, the Minnesota Indian Education Association's 2026 Conference honored teacher Dr. Jane Harstad with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a music shop co-owned by a Native woman, the only one of its kind in the country, helps musicians tune their instruments with the changing season. Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Deana StandingCloud Editors: Victor Palomino, Deana StandingCloud, & Emily K...

This week on Minnesota Native News : an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with tattoo shop owner and father Willard Malebear, Jr. ----- Producers: Deana StandingCloud Editors: Britt Aamodt, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & Mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial Support: Emily Krumberger Image: Willard Malebear at his business, Iktomi Tattoo in Minneapolis  [credi...

This week, an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with Gloria Iacono about the sugarbush and what it is like making maple syrup in urban environments. -------- Producer:  Deana StandingCloud  Editor:  Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: A traditional tap on a maple  [Credit: Deanna StandingCloud] -----  For the latest episode drops a...

This week on Minnesota Native News: community efforts to keep sewing and craft traditions alive, and Red Lake Tribal Nation continues its expansion into Minnesota’s off-reservation cannabis market.  ----- Producers:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner  Editors:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Victor Palom...

This week, the annual Ely Film Festival and two young Indigenous athletes to watch on the hockey rinks. ----- Producer: Chaz Wagner, Dan Ninham Editor: Chaz Wagner, CJ Younger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood  Image: Daimon Gardner playing hockey for St. Cloud State University [credit: Kayden Kircher, SCSU Athletics] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us...

This week, an extended interview from producer Travis Zimmerman with comedian Trish Cook, one-half of the comedy duo Big Auntie Energy.  ----- Producer: Travis Zimmerman Editor: Britt Aamodt Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Comedian Trish Cook [Credit: Trish Cook] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ i...

This week, the use of federal buildings for immigration operations echoes past abuses on Indigenous lands in Minnesota, and the 7th Annual Ojibwe Language Symposium brings together hundreds of learners and speakers. ----- Producer: Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner Editor: Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily Krumberger...

This week, a report on this year's march honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous relatives, and Native college athletes making their mark on the basketball court.  ----- Producer:  Xan Holston, Dan Ninham Editors: CJ Younger, Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Image Credit: Emma Needham ----- For the latest episode drops an...

This week, an extended conversation with Antony Stately, President and Executive Office of the Native American Community Clinic in South Minneapolis, about providing care amidst federal budget cuts. ----- Producer: Emma Needham  Anchor: Marie Rock Editor: Britt Aamodt, Victor Palomino Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Image Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Antony Sta...

This week, how Tribes and the state's Indigenous community are responding to the increased federal presence from Operation Metro Surge, and how a youth Hockey Night series is uplifting the Ojibwe language. ----- Producers: Xan Holston, Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner Editor: Victor Palomino Editorial support: Emily Krumberger  Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood ----- For th...

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...