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North Star Stories

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North Star Stories: Voices from Where We Live is comprised of a weekly 30-minute magazine-style newscast and daily, five-minute headlines segments that shine a spotlight on the stories and perspectives of Minnesota’s diverse communities, including Black, Latine, Asian American, East African individuals, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ residents, laborers, veterans, and those from Greater Minnesota.

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A Mall of Many Dreams 17.02.2025 5:00

Located in the heart of Minneapolis, Karmel Mall has become a venue where Somali speaking business owners can fulfill their dreams with a whole community behind them. In this segment, North Star Stories' Jamad Jama details the purpose behind Karmel, its importance as a third space, and features interviews with two inspiring business owners. Producer: Jamad Jama

What's in Minnesota water? Minnesota Water Quality: Part 2 17.02.2025 5:00

For part two of our ongoing commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, North Star Stories spoke with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) about the state of water in Minnesota and the significance of this landmark legislation. Producer: Victor Palomino

The Lost Art of Potica 17.02.2025 5:00

Northern Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range is known for more than iron ore. It has its own unique culinary traditions brought here by immigrants with some 40 different national identities who poured into this region around the turn of the 20th century. One of the most famous Range treats is potica. Producer: Britt Aarmodt

Minnesota as a Refuge State: Transgender Rights & the Road Ahead 14.02.2025 5:00

North Star Stories's Victor Palomino spoke with Ellie Krug, a writer, inclusivity workshop presenter, and one of the few trans women radio hosts in the nation. Ellie shares her thoughts on what it means for Minnesota to be a "refuge state," the current status of the trans community, and her hopes for the future. Producer: Victor Palomino

Minnesota Water Quality: Part 1 14.02.2025 5:00

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, a landmark federal law that established health-based standards for contaminants in drinking water. At North Star Stories, we’re commemorating this milestone with a series of reports on water in Minnesota. Victor Palomino starts with a look at the Minnesota Department of Health’s Water Protection Report. Producer: Victor Palomino...

Airborne & Unstoppable 14.02.2025 5:00

Conor O'Meara, a young man with autism, has turned his lifelong dream into reality through his sports radio show, "Conor's Corner," broadcasted on WFNU Frogtown Radio in St. Paul. Over the past four years, Conor has carved out a space for himself in the broadcasting world. North Star Stories' Katharine DeCelle has more. Producer: Katharine DeCelle

Immigrant Communities Prepare For A New Administration 14.02.2025 5:00

Last October, the state of Minnesota launched the "Driver’s License for All" program. This achievement followed nearly two decades of persistent advocacy by community leaders and organizations. North Star Stories's Victor Palomino spoke with COPAL, a local organization serving Latine immigrants, about how they're preparing for the new administration. Producer: Victor Palomino

Low Snowfall Impacts Northern Minnesota 14.02.2025 5:00

For the past two years, Minnesota has experienced a decline in winter snow accumulation, leading to significant changes in events and traditions that are vital to the culture, economy, and even scientific research in many northern communities. North Star Stories's Victor Palomino speaks with WTIP News Reporter Kalli Hawkins for more. Producer: Victor Palomino