Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities

Walter Mondale is one of Minnesota’s most well-known and well respected politicians to make his mark on the national scene. Many people remember his landslide loss to incumbent Ronald Reagan in the 1984 election, but few know how he transformed the office of the vice presidency when he worked alongside Jimmy Carter. Allison Herrera tells us all about Minnesota’s favorite son from Ceylon.

Intercollegiate basketball conjures up images of March Madness and games played at some of the nations most popular universities. The birthplace of this pastime happens to be right here in Minnesota-Hamline University in St. Paul to be exact. Allison Herrera tells us about the infamous Hamline Pipers

The black box is one of the most crucial parts of an airplane. It’s a recording device built to withstand extreme heat, high impact and water. It tells air safety investigators what happened during a plane crash, helping them to make improvements for safer air travel. Allison Herrera tells us about this important Minnesota invention.

Clara Ueland was the first President of the Minnesota League of Women Voters, a national organization formed to protect the voting rights of all citizens after the 19th Amendment was passed. As Allison Herrera explains, she was a trailblazer in other ways too.

Mee Moua became the first Hmong woman to hold a statewide office. She mobilized immigrant voters in St. Paul and…as Allison Herrera explains, changed the role of women in her community.