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Sharing Native Voices
Weekly podcast and radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo.
Bradley Harrington: The United States 250th Anniversary from an Anishinaabe Perspective
On this episode Leah and Cole speak with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe citizen Bradley Harrington who recently penned an article in the Mille Lacs Band …
MN History
MN90 is fun exploration of wide-ranging topics including sports, politics, environment, business, entertainment, pop culture, and more.
Captain Smith and the Steamer USS America
In the early morning hours of June 7, 1928, Captain Edward E. Smith left the steamer USS America in the hands of the first mate. But his hopes for a …
Dakota War of 1862
A look at the events, peoples and places that shaped the Dakota War of 1862, and the catastrophic consequences of its tragic aftermath.
The U.S. – Dakota War of 1862: Forced Removal
(Episode 12) In this episode we cast a light on the forced removal of the Dakota and Winnebago people from Minnesota in the spring of 1863.
World War II
First-hand accounts of what it was like to serve in WWII.
Shot Down (Extendeded)
When Minnesota’s Greatest Generation marched off to war, they had no idea the trials and trauma that awaited them in combat missions. In this …
Korean War
Stories and memories of Minnesota’s Vietnam veterans.
Veterans’ Voices Korea: Paratrooper Overgaard’s Service in Korea
Paratrooper Paul Overgaard shares his experience jumping out of planes into enemy territory during the Korean War. Kevyn Burger talks with the Veteran …
Vietnam War
Stories and memories of Minnesota’s Vietnam veterans.
Living With PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder was not recognized as a psychiatric disorder until 1980, years after many Vietnam veteran had returned home. St Paul …
Native Warriors
Native American veterans explain why protecting our land and resources is an important part of Native culture and traditions.
Growing through Service
Marine veteran Roger Allen Higby shares how military service can help you grow up, become more responsibile and take care of yourself.
Sacred Tobacco
Reclaiming and honoring traditional Native American tobacco.
It Takes Courage to Make a Change
Donny speaks about his job at the White Earth Addiction Program, and how he helps people understand more what about what the nicotine does to the …
Minnesota Native News
Weekly segments covering ideas and events relevant to Minnesota’s Native American communities.
Chef Sean Sherman Opens New Restaurant; Makoce Ikikcupi Hosts Arts Festival in Granite Falls
A new restaurant, Indigena by Owamni, opens in the Guthrie Theater and a Dakota arts festival takes place in Granite Falls.
Minnesota Music Notes
Celebrating noteworthy songs, artists and musical performances.
Doomtree’s Final Blowout
Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree had been hosting a popular annual Blowout at First Avenue since 2009. Britt Aamodt takes a look at the final …
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- Dakota War of 1862 – Grade 6 Social Studies
- Minnesota Contributions to WWII – Grade 6 Social Studies
- The Ripple Effect (Vietnam War) – Grade 6 History
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