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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 look at how candidate endorsements shape politics today. And what voters should watch as November approaches. Then, we examine how Minnesota’s sovereign Tribal Nations conduct their own elections. [Read Transcript…]
This week, we look at how current media storylines about Minnesota's Somali community are impacting their wellbeing. We visit a St Cloud radio station with a unique format. And we hear from a Twin Cities museum working to preserve Somali culture and heritage. [Read Transcript...]
After years of litigation and community complaints about pollution, an industrial plant on St. Paul's East Side announces it is closing. This week, we take a closer look at the complaints that led to the plant's closure, the effects of air pollution, environmental justice, and how community participation can shape urban planning. [Read Transcript...]
This week, we dedicate our program to conversations about youth suicide, prevention, and some of the systemic factors that can push young people and adults to the edge. Some of the content in this special presentation of North Star Stories may not be suitable for all listeners. [Read Transcript...]
This week, a tick-borne illness that creates a rare meat allergy is raising new concerns. And we’ll look at how to stay safe while enjoying Minnesota’s outdoors and waterways. [Read Transcript...]
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