Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities

17 Unique Stations from Border to Border

Veterans' Voices a radio series exploring the knowledge, experience and leadership of Minnesota service members
Supported by the Minnesota Humanities Center

Untold Stories | Memories and Stories of Minnesota Veterans from many era’s of service

Veterans' Voices: Leech Lake | Memories and stories of military veterans from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

The Secret War | Featuring the some of the stories of Minnesota Hmong Veterans in the Secret War of Laos

Minnesota in the Vietnam War | Stories of Minnesotans in the Vietnam War

Minnesota in World War I | Stories of Minnesotans in World War I

Minnesota in World War II | Stories of Minnesotans in World War II

Veterans' Voices: Rochester | Veterans’ Voices is a radio series exploring the knowledge, experience and leadership of Rochester service members. Veterans’ Voices is a radio series exploring the knowledge, experience and leadership of Rochester service members. Hosted by Britt Aamodt Veteran’ Voices is produced by KRPR and Ampers.

Korea | Memories and stories from Minnesota’s Korean War Veterans

Veterans' Voices Korea Podcast | Extended podcast versions of interviews with some of the Minnesota Veterans of the Korean War featured in our radio series Veteran’s Voices Korea. Made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

World War II | first-hand accounts of what it was like to serve in WWII

Native Warriors | Native American veterans explain why protecting our land and resources is an important part of Native culture and traditions

Vietnam | Stories and memories of Minnesota’s Vietnam veterans

Veterans' Voices Vietnam Podcast | Extended podcast versions of Kevyn Burger’s interviews with some of the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans featured in our radio series

Roger Sayles

Lao Soldiers: The Fight Continues

Minnesota is home to a large number of Lao and Hmong warriors. In their homeland, they were recruited and trained by the CIA as part of its secret war and resettled in Minnesota after the war. Despite being credited with aiding the US, they are still pushing for recognition and veterans benefits

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Rebekah Fineday 1

Rebekah Fineday talks about Veterans Combating Trauma

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Elaine Flemming 4

Elaine Flemming on “Why so many Natives join the Military”

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Elaine Flemming 3

Elaine Flemming shares experiences of being a woman in the Armed Forces during 1977.

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Elaine Flemming 2

Elaine Flemming shares job duties as an Army Jump Master

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Elaine Flemming 1

Elaine Flemming shares her experiences on the 2nd day of Army Boot Camp

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Christine Leith 4

Christine Leith talks about “Native Women Warriors”

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Christine Leith 3

Christine Leith shares more details aboard the before the Desert Fox skirmish erupts

Veterans Voices Leech Lake: Christine Leith 2

Christine Leith describes coming from a family of Veterans from Leech Lake

Secret War Podcasts: Hmong History Buffs

On this episode, Hmong history buffs discuss their passion for history and what it means for their self-identity, how it affects their lives and careers, and why it’s important to preserve it. Hosted by Hmong Museum Founder and Executive Director Mai Huizel, with guests Hmong teacher and Veterans’ Voices: The Secret War partner Koobmeej Lee, Hmong teacher and filmmaker Yer Her, and traditional Hmong flautist Hillary Lor. This episode is offered in Hmonglish.


Secret War Podcasts: Hmong Love Story

On this episode, Houa Moua and Yong Kay share how they met as young people and broke tradition to get married in the midst of a war. This episode is offered only in Hmong. This episode is offered only in Hmong.

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