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Minnesota Native NewsWhat a Recent Change to Minnesota’s Mascot Ban Means to Communities & How Indigenous Fire Stewardship Is Influencing the State’s Wildfire ResponseThis week on Minnesota Native News, how Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe officials' recent approval of the Grand Rapids School District request for an exemption from the state's mascot ban impacts communities. Plus, a look at how Indigenous fire stewardship is influencing Minnesota's response to wildfires ----- Script editing: Emily Krumberger, Emma Needham Anchor: Marie Rock Producer: Chaz Wagner, CJ YoungerInterviewing support: Emma Needham Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
2025-09-2405 min
Minnesota Native NewsDress Offers Healing to Hurting Community and Fond du Lac Indigenous Food Gathering Celebrates the HarvestThis week on Minnesota Native News, the story behind Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe citizen Anita Lovelace's MMIR jingle dress, which took home the 2025 People's Choice Award at the State Fair's Fine Arts Competition. Plus, how Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College recently celebrated the harvest and food sovereignty. -----Executive Producer: Emma Needham Script editing: Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Producer: Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz WagnerMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
2025-09-1005 min
Minnesota Native NewsLaX 4 Life Camp at Fond Du Lac, and MN Artists win at 2025 Native American Music Awards.This week, a summer sports camp brings Lacrosse to life in Fond Du Lac. And Minnesota musicians win at the 2025 Native American Music Awards.-----Executive Producer: Emma Needham Script editing: Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Producer: Xan Holston, Chaz Wagner Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
2025-07-3005 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinDuluth In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe teaches us how to say “Duluth” in Anishinaabemowin.
2025-06-1002 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinEveryday Words #2In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe talks about “patterns” and words we could use on a daily basis.
2025-06-1002 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinEveryday Words #1In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky teaches us “help words” and words we could use on a daily basis.
2025-06-1003 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinPeople Of RespectIn this segment, Fond du Lac Ricky DeFoe talks about the deep meanings of Anishinaabe words to describe people of respect.
2025-06-1003 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinThe Seven Teachings WordsIn this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe teaches us about and how to say the Seven Teachings words in Anishinaabemowin.
2025-06-1002 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinI Will See You AgainIn this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe teaches us basic questions and how to say a departing greeting, “I’ll see you again.”
2025-06-1002 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinBasic Morning Prayers in AnishinaabemowinIn this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky teaches us how to perform a basic morning prayer in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe Language).
2025-06-1002 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinI Am a Fond du Lac OjibweRicky teaches us three tribal names of the Fond Du Lac and how to say “I am a Native Person," plus "I am a Native Person from Fond Du Lac."
2025-06-1002 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinBasic Anishinaabe Introduction ProtocolsIn this segment Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe shares his knowledge about traditional Ojibwe introduction protocols.
2025-06-1002 min
Fond Du Lac AnishinaabemowinBoozhoon this segment Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe talks about the origins of the Anishinaabe greeting “Boozhoo” and its many uses besides a simple, "Hello."
2025-06-1002 min
Southeastern 16SEC Basketball Reaction: Arkansas Wins At Texas, Georgia Defeats LSU, MoreBlake Lovell, Chris Lee, and Max Barr share their reaction to the SEC Basketball Wednesday action with thoughts on Arkansas' impressive road victory, Georgia's home win over LSU, Tennessee's second half surge to beat Missouri and more.
We highlight performances by Johnell Davis, Tre Johnson, Adou Thiero, DJ Wagner, Asa Newell, Blue Cain, Caleb Grill, Tony Perkins, Tamar Bates, Mark Mitchell, Marques Warrick, Zakai Zeigler, Igor Milicic, Chaz Lanier, Felix Okpara, Jordan Gainey, and many more.
No. 4 Tennessee 85, No. 15 Missouri 81
Texas 70, Arkansas 78
Georgia 81, LSU 62
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2025-02-0656 minSoutheastern 16SEC Basketball Reaction Primetime: Arkansas Stuns Kentucky, Saturday Chaos, MoreBlake Lovell, Chris Lee, and Max Barr share their reaction to the SEC Basketball Saturday action with thoughts on Tennessee's shorthanded dominance over Florida, Missouri's road win at Mississippi State, Auburn wins yet again at Ole Miss, Oklahoma makes a statement against Vanderbilt, Texas crushes LSU on the road to continue to improve, Texas A&M goes on the road an wins another close game at South Carolina, and what this means moving forward for each squad.
We highlight performances by DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero, Johnell Davis, Jaxson Robinson, Amari Williams, Caleb Grill, Josh Gray, Tamar Bates...
2025-02-021h 03
Aaron Torres Sports PodcastRIP Bill Walton, John Calipari whiffs on international star, now what? Mark Pope's hits and misses from the weekendOn today's show Torres pays tribute to Bill Walton - before getting to a busy weekend in college hoops. John Calipari adds DJ Wagner but misses on international star Egor Demin - now what?! Plus, what is BYU getting in Egor Demin and why the Cougars are poised for success in the NIL era. Finally, Torres hits on Mark Pope's up-and-down weekend, losing Chaz Lanier but getting several guys out of the NBA Draft. What are their final pieces? Plus, portal news from Auburn, Texas Tech and more!RIP Bill Walton (2:00): Torres opens the...
2024-05-291h 06
Eye On College BasketballArkansas adds Former Kentucky Player DJ Wagner via transfer portal; Tennessee adds Chaz Lanier; Remembering Bill WaltonMemorial Day weekend provided some fireworks for SEC Basketball as DJ Wagner officially transferred to Arkansas. Meanwhile, Tennessee added dynamic guard Chaz Lanier to their roster. How will both of these additions factor into SEC next season? Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone discuss.00:45 - Arkansas adds DJ Wagner12:24 - Will Mark Sears return to Alabama?19:00 - UCLA Legend Bill Walton passes away at 71Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts...
2024-05-2834 min
Hoops SouthboundLast Minute SEC Transfers: Hoggard, Wagner, Kelly & More Head to SEC TeamsThe SEC continues to bring in top talent in the transfer portal. Since our last episode, Arkansas is bringing in DJ Wagner, Tennessee got Chaz Lanier, and so many other big names made big moves.
Plus, Basketball lost one of its biggest icons this weekend. Bill Walton passes away at 71.
2024-05-2824 min
Locked On College BasketballDoes Arkansas have their PG in DJ Wagner? Maybe | Chaz Lanier: Tennessee's next big transfer scorerNews broke on Sunday evening that DJ Wagner is headed to Fayetteville, Arkansas to join Coach John Calipari and his Kentucky teammates Zvonimir Ivisic and Adou Thiero (plus the incoming freshmen of Boogie Fland, Karter Knox, and Billy Richmond. Will Wagner give the Hogs the point guard skill set they need? Perhaps, but the Hogs should target one with one of their five remaining scholarships. Chaz Lanier, last season’s most efficient scorer per Synergy, has committed to Tennessee over Kentucky and BYU. The move further elevates Rick Barnes team and gives them a dynamic scorer, similar to...
2024-05-2726 minAaron Torres Sports PodcastBilly Napier/Florida debacle! Who's still in the portal and where do they end up?! DJ Wagner latest? CFB Playoff on TNT?!On today's show Torres discusses the Billy Napier/Florida debacle and if Napier is trending as one of the worst coaching hires in college football history. Then, he talks college hoops portal - who's still even in the portal and where do they end up?! And what's going on with DJ Wagner? Plus, some other odds and ends, including the College Football Playoff coming to TNT, and a major scheduling gaffe in hoops!Billy Napier/Florida debacle (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big news of the week, as Florida and football coach...
2024-05-231h 15Aaron Torres Sports PodcastWhy is Kentucky so LOW in "Way Too Early Top 25's? What about Arkansas? Transfer portal latest + Brian Kelly/NIL commentOn today's show Torres wonders why Kentucky is ranked so low in Top 25's and looks at the outlook of Arkansas as well, then talks about the latest in the portal, previewing DJ Wagner's visit, Coleman Hawkins and more. Finally, he wraps on Brian Kelly's comments and an NIL-backed basketball tournament!Why is Kentucky ranked so low in "Way Too Early Top 25's?" (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking about the disrespect for Kentucky in "Way Too Early Top 25's." Many national outlets don't have the Wildcats ranked, and Torres doesn't get it?! He...
2024-05-101h 20
Minnesota Native NewsMinnesota Launches COVID19 Telehealth ProgramThis week on the Health Report, the Minnesota Department of Health has announced a new telehealth program to help people receive treatment for COVID19. And Bivalent COVID19 vaccines are now available for the youngest age group; Chaz Wagner has more.-The state of Minnesota has launched a new program to help Minnesotans have better access to COVID19 treatments when they get sick. The new test-to-treat telehealth program connects people who test positive to a health care provider that can help determine if they are a candidate for COVID19 treatment. The new program is available...
2022-12-2805 min
Minnesota Native News: Community Health ConversationsDecision-Making around Vaccines & Boosters for Young Children & BabiesMN Native News Special Edition: COVID-19 Community ConversationsDecision-Making around Vaccines & Boosters for Young Children & BabiesCo-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On today’s show, Leah and Antony discuss vaccines for our youngest relatives: children under the age of five. Both Pfizer and Moderna have been developing pediatric doses of their vaccines and both are currently awaiting FDA authorization. Pfizer has...
2022-06-1528 minMinnesota Native News: Community Health ConversationsPregnancy, Vaccines, and Decision-making during the COVID-19 PandemicMN Native News Special Edition: COVID-19 Community ConversationsPregnancy, Vaccines, and Decision-making during the COVID-19 PandemicCo-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On today’s show, Leah and Antony sort through many of the questions and concerns that arise around pregnancy, vaccines, and decision-making during this stage of the pandemic. Public health officials encourage pregnant women and women of childbearing age, to get...
2022-05-1628 minMinnesota Native News: Community Health ConversationsDecision-making in Daily Life Two Years into the COVID- 19 PandemicMN Native News Special Edition: COVID-19 Community ConversationsDecision-making in Daily Life Two Years into the COVID- 19 PandemicCo-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On today’s show, Leah and Antony are back to discuss how COVID has affected our decision-making processes now that we are two years into the pandemic. Leah and Antony reflect on the latest statistics from the World Hea...
2022-03-2328 minMinnesota Native News: Community Health ConversationsPediatric COVID Vaccines Now Available for Kids 5+ and Coming Soon: Boosters for AllMN Native News Special Edition: COVID-19 Community ConversationsPediatric COVID Vaccines Now Available for Kids 5+ and Coming Soon: Boosters for AllCo-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On today’s show, Leah and Antony discuss pediatric COVID vaccines and how parents can go about getting their young ones vaccinated, as children who are ages 5 and up are now eligible. We also discuss the recent sur...
2021-11-1728 min
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShinePediatric COVID Vaccines Now Available for Kids 5+ and Coming Soon: Boosters for AllMN Native News Special Edition: COVID-19 Community ConversationsPediatric COVID Vaccines Now Available for Kids 5+ and Coming Soon: Boosters for AllCo-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On today’s show, Leah and Antony discuss pediatric COVID vaccines and how parents can go about getting their young ones vaccinated, as children who are ages 5 and up are now eligible. We also discuss the recent sur...
2021-11-1728 min
A Podcast to Save the Boundary WatersEpisode 5 Podcast to Save the Boundary WatersIn this final episode for Season One of the Podcast to Save the Boundary Waters, Matthew joins Ingrid and Megan at the Campaign headquarters in Minneapolis. Featured in the episode are the voices of two Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Band Members: Tadd Johnson and Chaz Wagner. Minnesota's Indigenous communities continue to play an important role in the Boundary Waters region. They share their perspective in this episode.Also in this episode, Matthew, Ingrid and Megan reflect on all the people they met over the course of their travels in the Boundary Waters region during the summer and fall months...
2021-10-2817 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNavigating the Knowns and Unknowns of Back-to-School TimeLeah and Antony discuss getting our young ones back to school and how to navigate all the knowns and unknowns of what’s ahead, so we can make good decisions for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Plus, producer Chaz Wagner talks with Bois Forte community members to hear what’s on their minds about kids going back to the classroom, the challenges of the Delta variant, vaccinations, and much more. Dr. Antony Stately is the CEO of the Native American Community Clinic. Listen to past COVID-19 Community Conversations here: https://minnesotanativenews.org/categor...
2021-08-1628 minMinnesota Native News: Community Health ConversationsNavigating the Knowns and Unknowns of Back-to-School TimeCo-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.Leah and Antony discuss getting our young ones back to school and how to navigate all the knowns and unknowns of what’s ahead, so we can make good decisions for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Plus, producer Chaz Wagner talks with Bois Forte community members to hear what’s on their minds about kids going back to the classroom, the challenges of the D...
2021-08-1328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineHarvest Time: Connecting to Health Through What the Earth ProvidesHost Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On this show, Host Leah Lemm celebrates what the earth provides in the way of food and medicines grown and harvested throughout the year, and how this connects to our health and well-being.Leah’s guests work closely with the land to help provide for our communities’ food and health needs. Megan Schnitker (Lakota) speaks about the year-long harvest cycle, the rise in interest in first medicines, and the...
2020-09-2328 minMinnesota Native News: Community Health ConversationsHarvest Time: Connecting to Health Through What the Earth ProvidesHarvest Time: Connecting to Health Through What the Earth Provides Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On this show, Host Leah Lemm celebrates what the earth provides in the way of food and medicines grown and harvested throughout the year, and how this connects to our health and well-being. Leah’s guests work closely with the land to help provide for our communities’ food and health needs. Megan Schnitker (Lakota...
2020-09-2328 min
Minnesota Native News: Health ReportSeptember: School, Rice and a SurveyThis week on the Minnesota Native News Health Report, a reality check on a potential vaccine for Covid-19. I’m Marie Rock. This week the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told a Senate panel we won’t see a vaccine for mass distribution any time soon. This is Dr. Robert Redfield. I think we’re probably looking at late 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter 2021.That’s NEXT summer. Meantime, Minnesota health officials will be asking households chosen at random to participate in a statewide survey to see who tests positive f...
2020-09-1805 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineAdapting Traditional Practices to Stay Healthy During the Pandemic.Leah talks with Sharyl Whitehawk, who is Lac Courte de Oreilles Ojibwe, and an addiction counselor at the American Indian Family Center in Saint Paul. Sharyl shares how she keeps herself balanced and healthy, so she can be of service to others.MN Native News reporter Melissa Townsend talks with Dennis Jones, a retired professor from the Department of Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota, who now works at the American Indian Family Center, performs traditional ceremonies and has a gift for healing. Dennis offers some cultural perspective the awakening we are going through right now.
2020-06-1829 minMinnesota Native News: Community Health ConversationsAdapting Traditional Practices to Stay Healthy During the Pandemic.Leah talks with Sharyl Whitehawk, who is Lac Courte de Oreilles Ojibwe, and an addiction counselor at the American Indian Family Center in Saint Paul. Sharyl shares how she keeps herself balanced and healthy, so she can be of service to others. MN Native News reporter Melissa Townsend talks with Dennis Jones, a retired professor from the Department of Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota, who now works at the American Indian Family Center, performs traditional ceremonies and has a gift for healing. Dennis offers some cultural perspective the awakening we are going through right now.
2020-06-1128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS2 EP6 – Celebrating Accomplished Artists
We round out Season 2 of our Native Lights podcast by exploring the cultural influences that have shaped the work of two celebrated and accomplished Native artists.
Chaz Wagner (Bois Forte Ojibwe) is a musician, singer, traditional drummer, and co-leader of the Native American rock band, War Bonnet, which was nominated for two 2019 Native Grammy Awards.
Dyani White Hawk Polk (Sičangu Lakota), is a mixed media visual artist. Dyani has earned many grants, fellowships, and awards, including “Artists of the Year” from the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper. The honor was shared with f...
2020-04-2940 min
The Freelance HustleAlisha answers your burning questionsThis week it's just me. I've gotten some awesome questions from all of you on the gram, in-person and over email and I'm happy to take this episode to give you the answers. Please take a listen as I go a bit more in-depth on my photography process and business.
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2019-10-1520 min
Short Time Wrestling PodcastShort Time Shots - November 17, 2017Finally, wrestling has COME BACK TO FRESNO. With apologies to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, that’s the top story for Friday, November 17. This is SHORT TIME SHOTS, I’m Hall of Fame announcer, broadcaster and writer Jason Bryant What isn’t a top story -- I actually owned the original version of NBA Jam with Charles Barkley on the Phoenix Suns instead of THUNDER Dan Majerle. But he coaches Grand Canyon and they cut wrestling, so screw them. While the score wasn’t super important, the fact we had wrestling at the SaveMart Center in Fresno, California for the first time in almo...
2017-11-1807 min