North Star Stories

Voices From Where We Live
Re-thinking local storytelling with 17 diverse community radio stations across Minnesota
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North Star Stories

Voices From Where We Live
Re-thinking local storytelling with 17 diverse community radio stations across Minnesota
  • Start Listening

North Star Stories

Voices From Where We Live
Re-thinking local storytelling with 17 diverse community radio stations across Minnesota
  • Start Listening

About Us

AMPERS is the largest statewide association of community radio stations in the United States. Our stations primarily serve underserved populations in greater Minnesota, including tribal nations, communities of color, veterans, and students. Each of the 17 stations is locally managed and programmed by and for their local communities.

Our Mission

AMPERS’ mission is to help member stations serve their diverse communities by generating revenue, developing and sharing programming, and actively working to change the narrative regarding historically underrepresented communities, including Indigenous populations and veterans, through accurate storytelling and reporting.

Don't miss these engaging series.

Minnesota Native News

Weekly radio segment covering ideas and events relevant to Minnesota’s Native American communities since 2014.

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine

Weekly podcast and radio program for Native communities in Minnesota, hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings Leah Lemm and Cole Premo.

Counter Stories

Weekly podcast featuring four friends from different backgrounds discussing everything from social justice to race to what’s for dinner.

Keep Moving Forward

Series that explores the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act by discussing what still needs work with the legislation and how it impacts the culture in Minnesota.

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

A fun exploration of wide-ranging topics, including Minnesota sports, politics, environment, business, entertainment, pop culture, and more.

Veteran's Voices: Untold Stories

Personal series featuring previously untold stories of veterans from a variety of eras and branches of the military, with a special focus on Minnesota veterans.

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From Grand Marais and Thief River Falls, to Mankato and Winona, and just about everywhere in between, we’ve got Minnesota covered. Our combined audience is about 300,000 devoted listeners.

AMPERS has no affiliation with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and receives no financial support from MPR.