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Minnesota's Community Radio Stations
Launched in January, 2025, North Star Stories aims to address the significant need for coverage of the communities and experiences currently absent from the state’s news ecosystem.
Stories are voiced, sourced, and reported by members of the communities covered, including Black, Latine, Asian American, East African individuals, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ residents, laborers, veterans, and those from Greater Minnesota.
This week, we hear how residents and tribal leaders are responding to a proposed copper-nickel mine in Central Minnesota. And how the mining industry addresses concerns about water quality, tribal nations’ sovereignty, and the preservation of cultural heritage. [Read Transcript…]
This year, Minnesota's lawmakers passed new legislation governing their use and allowing state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer cryptocurrency custody services. This week, we look at what cryptocurrency is, and what the new rules mean for customers and financial institutions. Then, we meet a group of students working to fill a gap in youth financial education. [Read Transcript...]
This week, we examine fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASD, a silent condition that affects many school-age children in the United States. Then, we speak with an organization that supports pregnant people navigating substance use. [Read Transcript...]
This week, we discuss the history of Indian boarding schools, and how it is still present in some survivors' lives. And we learn how indigenous language programs are playing a role in preserving culture, traditions, and creating connections across generations. [Read Transcript...]
This week, we explore how drainage-caused erosion and pollution are affecting some communities across Minnesota. Then, a conversation about how the state's geological history has shaped today's weather challenges. Plus, how a changing climate is making these challenges even more urgent. And, are we in a drought? [Read Transcript...]
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