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Minnesota Native NewsIndigifit Kids Coaching Academy, and Watheca Records' Music Archiving ProjectThis week, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's campaign to boost Native youth wellness is expanding its reach across Minnesota, and an archival project is preserving Indigenous music for future generations.-----Producers: Dan Ninham, Deanna StandingCloud & Travis Zimmerman Editing: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloudAnchor: Marie RockEditorial support: Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage Credit: Watecha RecordsMusic Credit (in story 2): Buddy Red Bow, "Indian Love Song" from BRB, (First American records, 1980)-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on...
2026-01-1405 min
Minnesota Native NewsMNN Extended Interview: Heid E. ErdrichThis week, we look back with an extended conversation between producer Dan Ninham and art curator, writer, and educator Heid E. Erdrich about creativity, collaboration, and the connections that shape her work.-----Producer: Dan NinhamAnchor: Marie Rock Editing: Britt Aamodt, Chris HarwoodEditorial support: Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to r...
2026-01-0705 min
Minnesota Native NewsA New Addition to This Year's Remembrance of the Dakota 38 + 2; the Minnesota Wild Broadcasts Game in OjibweThis week, how community members involved in the annual ceremony remembering the Dakota men hung by the United States government in 1862 in Mankato will now honor the Dakota women present, too. Plus, a look at the first Ojibwe broadcast of a hockey game in the country – here in Minnesota.-----Producers: Chaz WagnerEditing: Chaz Wagner, Emily Krumberger Editorial support: Emily KrumbergerAnchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodPhoto Credit: Dan Ninham----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. inst...
2025-12-1805 min
Minnesota Native NewsMinnesota's Presence at COP30, and the Impact of the CPB Elimination on Tribal RadioThis week, Bemidji's Tom BK Goldtooth's reflection after attending this year's Climate Change Conference (COP30), and how federal cuts to public broadcasting are affecting tribal radio stations.-----Producers: Dan Ninham, CJ YoungerEditing: CJ Younger, Emily Krumberger, Victor PalominoAnchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodPhoto Credit: Indigenous Environmental Network-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to rec...
2025-12-0305 min
Minnesota Native NewsA Red Lake Plane Landing and Native All-American High School FootballThis week, a small plane's emergency landing on the Red Lake Reservation is raising questions about tribal sovereignty, and a Native All-American football game returns to the Twin Cities.-----Producers: Chaz Wagner and Dan NinhamEditing: CJ Younger, Emily Krumberger, Victor PalominoAnchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Native American Athletic Foundation-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat...
2025-11-1905 min
Minnesota Native NewsQueering Indigeneity, and Dan Ninham and the Lacrosse Hall of FameThis week, a new art exhibit honoring Two-Spirit individuals, and a new inductee to the Minnesota Lacrosse Hall of Fame.-----Producers: Deanna StandingCloud, Travis ZimmermanEditing: Xan Holston, Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodPhoto credit: Deanna StandingCloud ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytun...
2025-11-1305 min
North Star StoriesMinnesota's New Lacrosse Hall of FameThe state has a new hall of fame for a growing sport. Then, a former officer involved in the murder of George Floyd is now a free man. And, a new study reveals fewer drug overdose deaths in the state.-----Executive Producer: Victor Palomino Producer: Britt AamodtAnchor: Grace Jacobson Reader scripting: Victor Palomino Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodPhoto Credit: Dan Ninham and The MN Lacrosse Hall of Fame...
2025-11-1105 min
Minnesota Native NewsHeid E. Erdrich Curates all-Indigenous Art Exhibit & Dallas Goldtooth Flexes Acting Muscles in New RoleThis week, we feature Once Upon a Shore, an all-Indigenous art exhibit at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum curated by Heid E. Erdrich, and actor Dallas Goldtooth shares details about his new role. Producers: Dan Ninham, and Deanna StandingCloud Anchor: Marie Rock Script review: Emily Krumberger Additional editing: CJ Younger, Victor Palomino Mixing & mastering: Emily Krumberger Photo: Dallas Goldtooth plays "Hutch" in New Series, "The Last Frontier" (Courtesy of Apple TV).Audio credit: The Last Frontier clip, Courtesy of Apple TV For the latest episod...
2025-10-2205 min
Minnesota Native NewsThe State Capitol Unveils Its Tribal Flag Plaza, and the Minnesota Historical Society Welcomes Its First Native American Museum Fellowship CohortThis week, a look at the recent Tribal Flag Plaza Flag-Raising Ceremony at the State Capitol, and a conversation with two members of the Minnesota Historical Society's Native American Museum Fellowship program. -----Producers: Deanna StandingCloud and Dan NinhamAnchor: Marie Rock Script editing: Emily Krumberger Additional editing: Xan Holston, Victor PalominoMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodFor the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign...
2025-10-1505 min
Minnesota Native NewsHow the Birds Got Their Songs Book Tour & Federal Cuts to Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesThis week, Minnesota Native News covers how cousins Sam and Travis Zimmerman brought a family story to life in "How the Birds Got Their Songs." Plus, how some Minnesota Indigenous leaders and educators are bracing for federal cuts to Tribal Colleges and Universities.
2025-06-1805 min
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDan Ninham: Honoring Athletes and Indigenous Sports TraditionsIn this episode, we speak with Dan Ninham, PhD, a retired physical education teacher and coach, co-founder of the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame and prolific freelance writer. Dan, Wolf Clan from the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin, has had a lifelong interest in sports. This 6'10" college basketball player devoted his working life to coaching and teaching sports. Even though he's retired, he stays on the road much of the year, giving presentations at schools on Indigenous sports and foods and filing freelance stories for multiple outlets. With wife Susa...
2025-05-0128 min
Native CirclesCrystal Lepscier speaks on Racial Battle Fatigue and Healing PathsCrystal Lepscier talks about how the history of education and racism tied to historically government sanctioned assimilation and similar genocidal practices ties into our traumas and experiences within the institution that is 'school.' This is profound when we think about Racial Battle Fatigue. This term explains the physiological and psychological harm that is a result of long term microaggressions, racism, and intergenerational trauma. This term carries a weight that, when confronted, has the potential to also help us open the doors to understanding and healing, which sets us on a better path to our human selves. ...
2022-12-1455 min
Lax BeatNorth American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame: Season 9, Episode 27Dan Ninham has founded the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame, announcing the inaugural class earlier this year. LaxBeat host Stephen Stamp talks with Dan about the genesis of the Hall and the heavily lacrosse-flavoured first class of inductees. Also, Frick's Thoughts with lacrosse lifer Ryan McMichael touches on dark horses for the NLL championship, Tracey Kelusky killing it in Panther City, how close is the rookie of the year race, and put some respect on Brett Dobson's name if you're going to talk about the top goalies in NCAA lacrosse.
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2022-04-0758 min
Once Upon A Time: A Storytelling Podcast"Traditional Lacrosse" with Nina PolkJoin us on the field as we discuss lacrosse with Guest Host Nina Polk! We’ll explore its Indigenous roots, how the game lives on, and Nina’s journey as an athlete in the sport. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepodFeatured Artist/ Guest Host: Nina PolkInstagram: @polkninaTikTok: @nina_polkTwin Cities Native LacrosseInstagram: @tcnativelacrosse Resources:The Creator's Game: Lacrosse, Identity, and Indigenous Nationhood by Allan DowneyNina Polk (Navajo/ Lakota): From High School to College Lacrosse by Dan N...
2021-06-1157 min