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So Saint PaulGet Down with MilkMeet the band Milk, an exceptional group of high school seniors making waves with their radio debut on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio!We sit down with Frank, Carmine, Diego, and Nyla to uncover the fascinating story of their musical evolution. From starting out as "The Food Fighters" in fourth grade to their current identity as Milk, the band has developed a compelling blend of jazz, folk, and Midwest emo, drawing inspiration from the likes of Stevie Wonder and the Grateful Dead. Their journey is marked by a spirit of creativity and camaraderie, highlighted by...2025-07-1126 min
So Saint PaulGet Down with DreecoJoin us on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio's So Saint Paul series - Getting Down with the Get Down! We celebrate the incredible young musical talents of the Twin Cities. This episode features an inspiring conversation with Dreeco, a rising artist from St Paul, who shares a loss fueled his passion for music. Specializing in drill and pain music, Dreeco opens up about his creative process and the local resources that have supported his journey. Discover how his involvement with the St Paul Get Down, a collaboration with St Paul Parks and Rec and Compas, is...2025-06-2418 min
Little Moments Count Radio PodcastBecoming Your Child’s First Teacher at ECFE, with guest Stephanie BerwaldWhat if you had the tools and support to become your child'sfirst teacher? Join us on this episode of the Little Moments Count Radio Podcast as we explore the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program in St. Paul, Minnesota, with guest Stephanie Berwald, who has over 20 years in early childhood education. We discuss the four core pillars of ECFE: family involvement, parental knowledge, child development, and community support. Learn how ECFE provides resources like workshops and home visits to help parents and caregivers raise children under five. Stephanie explains how the program welcomes all families, including grandparents...2025-06-1224 minLittle Moments Count Radio PodcastBuilding Strong Foundations for Childhood Growth with guest Dr. Andrea SinghWhy is the first three years of a child's life so crucial for braindevelopment? Join us as we uncover this with Dr. Andrea Singh, pediatrician and chair of pediatrics at Park Nicollet, who walks us through the astounding 80% of brain growth that occurs during this pivotal time. Dr. Singh shares simpleyet highly effective everyday interactions like playing, reading, and singing that can dramatically impact a child's cognitive and emotional development. We underscore the importance of regular pediatric check-ups to track developmentalmilestones, emphasizing the nurturing role of love and attention in shaping a child's bright future.Navigating the...2025-05-0727 minLittle Moments Count Radio PodcastMinnesota's Day Without Childcare with guests Celeste Finn, Leslie Rumsey, and Angela ClairOn this episode of the Little Moments Count Radio Podcast, we hear from childcare advocates Celeste Finn, Leslie Rumsey, and Angela Clair who emphasize the challenges faced in sustaining childcare centers, including high costs and the difficulty of paying fair wages to staff while maintaining quality standards.Minnesota's Day without Childcare aims to raise awareness about the critical need for affordable childcare and the importance of high-quality early education. On March 3, at Wilder (911 Lafond Ave, St. Paul), from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, parents, teachers, and advocates will gather to learn more and advocate for better policies. This event seeks...2025-02-2729 minLittle Moments Count Radio PodcastIt Takes a Village: Navigating Parenthood and Recovery with guests Kyle VanBlaircom and Samantha BushOn this episode of the Little Moments Count Radio Podcast, we hear from power couple, parents Kyle VanBlaircom and Samantha Bush.Kyle and Samantha are both peer support specialists, and advocates, who share their experiences balancing professional life with raising their children, discussing the evolution of their parenting styles, it take a village mentality and the importance of self-regulation. They discuss their story of parenting and recovery, navigating CPS and the foster care systems, highlighting the power of community resources, building trust, and maintaining hope. We dig into innovative approaches to supporting individuals in...2025-02-2030 min
So Saint PaulVillage PeopleIn this episode of So Saint Paul, we hear from power couple, parents Kyle Vanblaircom and Samantha Bush, who discuss family dynamics, community support, and personal resilience. Kyle and Samantha are peer support specialists, and advocates, who share their experiences balancing professional life with raising their children, discussing the evolution of their parenting styles, it take a village mentality and the importance of self-regulation. The discuss their story of parenting and recovery, navigating CPS and the foster care systems, highlighting the power of community resources, building trust, and maintaining hope. We dig into innovative approaches to supporting individuals in...2025-02-1929 min
North Star StoriesAirborne & UnstoppableConor O'Meara, a young man with autism, has turned his lifelong dream into reality through his sports radio show, "Conor's Corner," broadcasted on WFNU Frogtown Radio in St. Paul. Over the past four years, Conor has carved out a space for himself in the broadcasting world. North Star Stories' Katharine DeCelle has more. Producer: Katharine DeCelle 2025-02-1405 min
The Downright Upright Show with Philip AnthonyEpisode 106 with DJ Me with a P.A.T. from WFNU 94.1 Frogtown Community RadioPhilip Anthony is joined by DJ Me with a P.A.T. from WFNU 94.1 Frogtown Community Radio. DJ Me with a P.A.T. is the host of The Mellow Morning Groove which airs every Tuesday at 9AM. Make your Tuesday morning commute groovy and tune in!
2025-01-2750 minSo Saint PaulA Change is Gonna Come: The Story of St. Paul's Guaranteed Income ProgramIn this episode of SO Saint Paul, we dive into the transformative journey of Samantha and Max, a committed couple and parents of four, who are participants in Saint Paul’s People’s Prosperity Guaranteed Income Pilot program. Discover how this innovative initiative backed by Springboard for the Arts, is changing lives in our community. Join us as we explore the impact of guaranteed income on their family and how it contributes to building a brighter future in our beloved city.
Learn more at: https://www.soundspowerful.com/brightfutures
SO Saint Paul is a...2025-01-0720 minSo Saint PaulMake Your Own Kind of Music: interviews with artists at Springboard's Fall FestGet ready to vibe with us as we dive into the artistic heartbeat of St. Paul at the Springboard for the Arts Fall Fest!
In this episode of SO Saint Paul, we’re talking with some incredible artists and community rockstars at Fall Fest, an annual anniversary party and appreciation event hosted by the incredible arts organization, Springboard for the Arts, right here in the lively Frogtown neighborhood. This event is all about bringing together artistic minds, community members, and local supporters to explore and enjoy a day filled with artist-led activities, performances, and family-friendly fun.who li...2024-11-1524 minSo Saint PaulVote, Baby Vote!In this episode of So Saint Paul, special guest Philip G. interviews folks from the organization Ballot Buddy.
As the 2024 election gets nearer, many find themselves overwhelmed with the sheer volume of information from candidates, pundits, and social media. But fear not! Ballot Buddy is here to simplify your voting experience.
Join us as we explore how this innovative voter guide app provides concise, factual information about candidates’ positions on key issues, all while being accessible in multiple languages. Whether you're a seasoned voter or participating in your first election, understanding your options is vital. ...2024-10-3012 minSo Saint PaulLean on Me: Community Heroes in the Fight Against Overdoses with Julie EstremHow can a community come together to tackle the opioid crisis? Today, we welcome Julie, a dedicated Midway resident who recently completed Narcan training, to share her powerful story and insights. Fueled by personal loss and a commitment to her neighborhood, Julie reveals the crucial steps needed to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses. Learn how Narcan works and why community action is vital in saving lives.
We then shift our focus to the broader context of the opioid epidemic, with a deep dive into the alarming rise in fentanyl-related overdoses. Julie and I discuss the various factors driving...2024-10-0229 minSo Saint PaulLadies First: Early Childhood & Education Equity in St. Paul with Rebecca NoeckerWe're excited to launch the very first episode of So Saint Paul, your new go-to radio show all about the stories, issues, and people shaping St. Paul. Hosted by Katey DeCelle, So Saint Paul dives deep into the heart of our city, bringing fresh conversations and local perspectives to your airwaves every Thursday from 5:00-5:30 PM on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, 94.1 FM, or online at wfnu.org.
For our debut episode, we’re joined by Councilwoman Rebecca Noecker from Ward 2. She shares her insights on educational equity and early childhood development in St. Paul, highlighting the challenges fa...2024-10-0224 minThe Downright Upright Show with Philip AnthonyEpisode 86 with On-Air Radio Personality at WFNU 94.1, Wendell O. Ward a/k/a DJ WowPhilip Anthony is joined by Wendell O. Ward a/k/a DJ Wow, who is an On-Air Radio Personality at WFNU 94.1, Frogtown Community Radio in St. Paul, MN.
2024-09-1650 minLittle Moments Count Radio PodcastTransforming Lives Through Community Engagement with guest, Justin LewandowskiCan community support change the future for St. Paul's youngest residents? In this episode, we bring you a compelling conversation with Justin Lewandowski, Treasurer for YES For Saint Paul Families and a fervent advocate for early childhood development. Justin's journey underscores the urgency of addressing the needs of St. Paul's youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Together, we unpack the staggering reality that 34% of St. Paul's 3 and 4-year-olds live in poverty and discuss the power of community engagement in tackling this crisis.
Explore the multifaceted challenges of childcare affordability in St. Paul and hear personal stories t...2024-07-1024 minLittle Moments Count Radio PodcastBuilding a Brighter Future for St. Paul's Children with guest, Councilwoman Rebecca NoeckerJoin us in a discussion with Councilwoman Rebecca Noecker from Ward 2 of St. Paul. Rebecca shares her passion for educational equity and her commitment to transforming early childhood development in St. Paul, with an in-depth look at the high costs and challenges families face when accessing child care in St. Paul.
Listen in as we discuss the disparities in funding for early education compared to publicly funded education for older children, and the initiatives aimed at bridging this gap, including the Yes for Saint Paul Families initiative. This proposed financial assistance program prioritizes low-income families, a...2024-05-2825 min
Procurement GamesThe Chat -Season 3 Kicks Off with a Launch on our YouTube Channel!We are back for Season 3 - Join us as we kick off this season with a new channel on You Tube while continuing with a simulcast on WFNU 94.1 FM - Frogtown Community Radio! Like and subscribe on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@procurementgames2024-01-141h 04
The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastRecovery Brings Love & Light with Muhannah Kakish | Episode 372In this edition of The Way Out I’m honored and humbled to bring you my interview with Certified peer recovery specialist, Certified Peer specialist, forensic peer support specialist, Host of the Rise up Hour at WFNU Frogtown Radio, WRAP One facilitator, person in long term recovery, and my friend and brother in Recovery Muhannah Kakish. Muhannah sincerely, openly, and unflinchingly delivers us his journey to and through Recovery to this point and his accompanying message that Recovery from substance use disorder and compulsive gambling is possible and totally and utterly worth it. An additional word of warning, this ep...2023-11-201h 29
Show Up for Yourself with Camron GranWellness Strategies for Coping with Life's Challenges | Stranger Than FictionTo continue the pattern of last week, I decided to give an overview of different mental health skills you can use in your own life by breaking down Stranger Than Fiction, starring Will Farrell, Emma Thompson, Queen Latifah, and Dustin Hoffman. It's one of my favorite movies of all time and it became a perfect foil to begin this journey through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).You can listen to the radio version with music every Monday at 5pm on 94.1 FM, WFNU, Frogtown Radio, and the Frogtown App.If you want to watch the video version...2023-04-1235 min
Show Up for Yourself with Camron GranJoin Me on the Airwaves: Show Up with Camron Gran Premiere AnnouncementI'm so happy to announce this finally. I've been looking forward to advocating for mental health every week. A friend going through his own mental health journey and showcasing the tools and tips that have helped him along the way. My goal is to set up interviews as well. But for this first broadcast, I thought I'd give you all a chance to know me, especially my music taste.But, that's right everyone I have a Radio show.This Podcast is going live every Monday at 5pm on 94.1 FM, WFNU, Frogtown Radio, and the Frogtown...2023-04-0635 min
Recovery Revolution LiveRecovery Revolution Live with Bridge SkyBridge Sky is a radio host for WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio and the creator and host of the live interactive podcast K.I.S.S. Recovery 101. New projects for The Rise Up Hour, Bad Mom's Club and the latest premiered Special Edition monthly podcast episodes..."Risky Relationships".2022-11-261h 59
Procurement GamesThe Chat: R. Lynn Pingol & Jared Petersen Kicks off Season 2 on WFNU 94.1Procurement Games Podcast & Open Conversations is back for Season 2! This time, R. Lynn Pingol is joined by co-host+technician extraordinaire Jared Petersen! We are officially broadcasting LIVE every Thursday at NOON on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio! This episode was alot of fun to record...OH THE NERVES! We recapped Season 1 and level set our new audiences to what procurement is and the challenges small, minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses face in the industry and the eco-system! If you missed the LIVE version....here is your chance to TUNE IN! 2022-11-0452 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"Adoptee liberation is also connected to our shared liberation"For our final episode of the MinneAsianStories Podcast: Season 2, we continue our look at adoptee justice organizing in Minnesota. Our host Julia Gay chats with community organizer and founding board member of CAAL Margie Jo Eun Joo Andreason about how transracial and transnational adoptees in Minnesota are creating adoptee centered spaces for processing, healing and joy.
Margie reflects on her work with the Network of Politicized Adoptees (NPA), an all-volunteer group of transracial adoptees working at the intersection of social justice and adoptee rights. Listen in on how Margie found her way to adoptee justice organizing and...2022-06-2735 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"Our healing is rooted in decolonizing ourselves"For our final two episodes of the MinneAsianStories Podcast: Season 2, we're exploring how Asian Minnesotan transnational adoptees have been shifting the dominant narrative around adoption to center adoptee voices and experiences. Our MinneAsianStories Correspondent Hannah Kinzer chats with educator, writer, and DEI consultant Dr. SooJin Pate about the decolonizing process of reclaiming one's history, narrative and story as a transracial and transnational adoptee.
SooJin reveals how policy and colonial power have fueled transnational adoption and made Minnesota the "Land of 10,000 Adoptees." She shares her reflections on adoption and how adoption is woven into Asian Americans movements and c...2022-06-2039 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"We've always had queer Hmong artists as a part of SOY"This week on the MinneAsianStories Podcast: Season 2, we continue our celebration of Pride Month with our look at Shades of Yellow (SOY), the first Hmong LGBTQ+ organization. Our host Julia Gay chats with Xay Yang, Queer Justice Director and Mental Health Therapist at Transforming Generations and former SOY participant and volunteer.
Xay shares her fondest memories from her time working with SOY. From the Hmong Pride flag designed by Ka Oskar Ly to a painting of a Hmong man wearing a rainbow patterned traditional Hmong hat, Xay reflects on how art was an integral tool for SOY's...2022-06-1345 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast“We were finally able to celebrate that part of ourselves”Happy Pride Month! As we transition from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to Pride Month this June, we are thrilled to highlight the significant work and contributions of queer Asian Minnesotan organizers in our community.
This week on the MinneAsianStories Podcast: Season 2, our host Julia Gay chats with Ka Oskar Ly, multidisciplinary artist and cultural producer and the former Interim Executive Director of Shades of Yellow (SOY), the first ever Hmong LGBTQ non-profit organization.
Ka shares how SOY got started in 2003 as an informal social and safe space reaching Hmong, and...2022-06-0644 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"How do you get men to support your organization?... You don't"This week on the MinneAsianStories Podcast: Season 2, our host Julia Gay chats with Gaoly Yang, the former Executive Director of the Women’s Association of Hmong and Lao (WAHL), the first Hmong and Lao women's organization in Minnesota.
Gaoly reflects on her early days of gender-based organizing and what inspired her to help found the first ever Hmong and Lao women's organization in Minnesota, in spite of backlash from men in her community.
Visit www.caalmn.org/podcast for more stories from our Asian Minnesotan community.2022-05-3028 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"Education should be used as a tool for liberation"MK draws on the metaphor of root systems and waterways to highlight the healing bonds between community members amidst the toxic effects of racism. She shares her perspective on Ethnic Studies organizing and how she has incorporated lessons from mothering and movements across the country into the local fight for Ethnic Studies in our schools.
We want our school systems to be places of joy that inspire imagination, cultivate curiosity, and ensure that all children can learn and grow. Asian Minnesotans have lived in and contributed to the state for generations, yet Asian Americans...2022-05-2327 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"We were born out of the struggles of the people before us"Joyce shares her perspective growing up in the civil rights era in a family that experienced both the privilege as Chinese scholars and persecution as immigrants in Minnesota. She highlights how activism in the Black community and different communities within the Asian community have shaped calls for Ethnic Studies in broader Asian American movements today.
Visit www.caalmn.org/podcast for more stories from our Asian Minnesotan community.2022-05-1653 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"Which came first, the dream or the dreamer?"Marlina moved from New York City to the Twin Cities with her daughter in the early 90's and was welcomed with open arms by a community of Asian American dreamers. What started as potluck dinners, soon grew into a flourishing community of artists that organized the Asian American Cultural Renaissance Conference, the Don't Buy Miss Saigon protests and more.2022-05-0945 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"Don't give power to people who cannot see you"This year, 2022, marks the 30th anniversary of the Asian American Renaissance, which was a community based Asian American arts organization which began in 1992 and was an anchor in the Asian community here in Minnesota for the decade that followed. The Asian American Renaissance gave birth to many of the Asian arts and cultural organizations we know today such as Theater Mu, Mizna Arts, Pangea World Theater, Pan-Asian Voices for Equity and more!
David Mura reflects on how the Asian American Renaissance came about back in the early 1990's, why its founding was such a significant turning point...2022-05-0238 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast"Is this what is means to be Asian in America?"Hannah Kinzer, our MinneAsianStories Correspondent, joins us for this episode as our featured storyteller! As a Filipino adoptee, Hannah has continually re-examined her identity as “Asian American,” but an unsavory encounter while waiting for the light rail one evening puts her Asian Americaness in perspective against the dark backdrop of increasing sentiments of anti-Asian hate.
For a full archive of all our previous episodes, visit caalmn.org/podcast that’s C A A L M N .org slash podcast. You can now also listen to us on air on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio. If you’re tuning in from...2021-12-2030 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast“This country viewed my mother as ‘unworthy’ of receiving a basic human right”The exhausting hours put into running her family’s independent motel catalyzed Monali to become a healthcare advocate. She looks back on her upbringing to look ahead at the future of health for immigrant families in America.
Hear more stories from the Asian Minnesotan community at www.caalmn.org/podcast. Tune in to WFNU to hear MinneAsianStories in Saint Paul at 94.1FM or worldwide at wfnu.org
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MinneAsianStories Podcast“I ask myself, when will others accept me as an American?”Kim Kevin Sin has dedicated himself to community, even when he questions if others will ever accept him as American. He traces how his journey from Cambodia to the US has challenged and inspired him to uplift communities, especially the Cambodian community, in the face of adversity. Learn more about The Village Agricultural Cooperative at www.rochvillage.org. For more stories from our Asian Minnesotan community, visit www.caalmn.org/podcast.2021-12-0625 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast“Would I remember all their names if they looked more like me?”Amidst the wave of activism springing from the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, Julia, a Chinese adoptee, pauses to ask herself what activism means to her. She pushes herself to consider how to define “enough” when it comes to embodying Black Asian solidarity.
To learn more about this podcast and for more episodes from our community, visit www.caalmn.org/podcast.2021-11-2916 min
MinneAsianStories PodcastI felt the strength that I needed to be out there capturing historyDymanh, is a TV news videographer who reflects on his experience covering the murder of George Floyd. He reflects on his perspective coming from Cambodia to Minnesota, and how he is first on the scene to capture perspectives on events in his neighborhood. Learn more about ThreeJournalism Journalism at threesixty.stthomas.edu. Visit www.caalmn.org/podcast for more stories from the Asian Minnesotan community.2021-11-2225 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast“My classmates didn’t believe that I was Asian, so I brought in my mother for show-and-tell”Through a kaleidoscope of images and scenes, Comrade depicts his experience at the boundaries of classification. He returns to a familiar yet alternative version of a classic video game icon, a Shiny Pikachu. Visit www.caalmn.org/podcast for more stories from the Asian Minnesotan community.2021-11-1710 min
MinneAsianStories PodcastWe shared a love and pride for our people... Isn’t that what friendship is?Pete met Orpheus Black while training with a mixed martial arts group in Los Angeles. As their friendship grows, Pete is forced to grapple with the internalized racism and anti-Blackness that was reinforced in him at a young age. Listen in as Pete shows us how solidarity can play out powerfully in our relationships with those closest to us.
Visit www.caalmn.org/podcast for more stories from the Asian Minnesotan community.2021-11-1612 min
MinneAsianStories Podcast“She was stomping and shooing me away like I’m some kind of wild animal"Astrid, a Diversity Equity & Inclusion practitioner, recounts a startling encounter in the Minneapolis skyways at the start of the pandemic followed by a thought provoking discussion between Astrid and our MinneAsianStories Correspondant Hannah Kinzer.
Visit www.caalmn.org/podcast, for more stories from our Asian Minnesotan communities.2021-11-1510 min
We Form The FutureAccountability In Our CommunitiesAs of June, the city of Minneapolis has seen 273 gunshot victims in 2021, up 90% from the previous year. In May of 2021, 6-year old Aniya Allen was shot and killed by a stray bullet in North Minneapolis while eating a happy meal. That same month 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith was shot and killed while jumping on a trampoline in North Minneapolis. According to Minneapolis police, 22 children have been struck by gunfire so far in 2021.
This episode, North Minneapolis community leaders Anthony Scott and William Walker discuss the importance of community accountability and not relying on outside organizations to address violence...2021-08-2858 min
We Form The FutureHow Should We Shift Education?On episode 12 of We Form The Future, you’ll hear from your podcast host, Jasmine McBride!
Jasmine McBride is a writer, public speaker, creative professional and outspoken advocate for non-traditional education. She is currently a journalist for the independent media outlet BLCK Press. Her experiences growing up attending traditional public schools and alternative charter schools have led her to be a passionate leader and champion for young people and their education. On this episode of We Form The Future, you'll hear Jasmine's experiences in education and what she thinks educators and our current education system needs in ord...2021-08-1329 minWe Form The FutureHow to Heal with FoodOn episode 10 of We Form The Future, we hear from Chef and food educator Lachelle Cunningham.
Chef Lachelle gives us a tour Saint Paul’s Frogtown Farms, which is a public park, non-profit and one of the largest urban farms in the country. Among many things, Chef Lachelle is currently running the Natural Roots at Frogtown Farms program, where she teaches community to enhance their nutritional healing and home remedies through nature. Using plants for healing is a way to be proactive, and preventative. You’ll hear all about the farm, and Chef Lachelle will tell us what...2021-07-1745 minWe Form The FutureCottage Food: Turning Your Home Cooking Into A CareerOn episode 9 of We Form The Future, we hear from food entrepreneur Zachary Hurdle.
Zachary creates homemade delicious foods out of his own home and uses spaces in commercial kitchens. He talks to us about the growing field of Cottage Food, a way for home cooks and bakers to sell their creations to their neighbors and at markets. This is happening at the same time as an emerging trend, Cottagecore, which focuses on idealised rural life, self-sufficiency, and traditional skills. Cottagecore is centered around the period from the 1900s-1950s, and it is largely seen through a...2021-07-0159 minWe Form The FutureInterviews From The Black Eductor PipelineOn episode 7 of We Form The Future, Jonathan Jones and his son Christopher interview some of the most influential folks in the black educator pipeline.
Jonathan is a seasoned educator who is passionate about learning how the intersections of education, philanthropy and business can address inequities and oppression in our community. Christopher is a rising third grade student and attends Saint Peter Claver School in Saint Paul. Christopher loves to draw, color, go camping and is a master lego builder.
WE FORM THE FUTURE is a new podcast and radio program aired on WFNU Frogtown...2021-06-2440 minWe Form The FutureWhat Does Abolition Look Like?On episode 8 of We Form The Future, we hear from faculty in Prescott College's Social Justice and Community Organizing program about justice, police and abolitionist movements.
Derek Chauvin v. the State of Minnesota was an unexpected response to former Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin's killing of George Floyd. Chauvin is the first white officer in Minnesota to be charged with the death of a Black man in Minnesota. Despite the unprecedented trial, the question and pursuit of abolition remain. Across Minneapolis and across all of our communities, people are trying to imagine a just response to...2021-06-2459 min
Conor's Cornerepisode 76 - New Studio Show!On episode 76 of Conor's Corner, Conor and crew are back live on-air but in a brand new WFNU Frogtown Radio studio! Conor takes live phone calls, ansers FB live questions, talks sports, life, and politics. He sings along to his favorite "Johnny" songs and more.2021-06-1159 minWe Form The FutureInspired to Act with Angela HooksOn episode 6 of We Form The Future, we hear from life-long activist Angela Hooks. Angela Hooks is known as "The Iconic Daughter of St. Paul". She began her work over 35 years ago as a a teenage role model when she was crowned internationally as "Miss Black Teenage World 1985" representing not only Minnesota but the USA. Traveling the world as a teen and seeing the racial disparities in her own neighborhood, inspired her to act and led her to a life of community activism. She founded and is Executive Director of the nonprofit organization Black On Black Development and Entertainment...2021-05-0746 minWe Form The FutureTransforming Justice: From Education to Prison ReformOn episode 5 of We Form The Future, we hear from Cirien Saadah , Nevada Littlewolf, Robin Wonsley & Salena Beasley on a live reporting event by the Minnesota Women’s Press. During this live event we hear from these individuals who have helped shape our equity & justice coverage. They talk about their work, their efforts to disrupt and transform systems, and what listeners can do as action steps.
WE FORM THE FUTURE is a new podcast and radio program aired on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, that is meant to empower Black Voices and our community.
We Form Th...2021-05-0159 minWe Form The FutureLove, Dream & Create with MercedesOn episode 4 of We Form The Future, we hear from Mercedes Yarbrough. Mercedes is a multi-racial female mixed with Black, white, and Native American from the White Earth Ojibwa tribe. She works for Saint Paul Public Schools as an Intervention Specialist. She loves art and shoes which inspired her to create Sprinkle My Feet. Sprinkle My Feet makes customized footwear and hosts Birthday parties for kids, making their artistic visions come to life! During the Covid-19 outbreak her business has since changed directions, and she now also produces SMF (Sprinkle My Feet) toons which are short social stories that...2021-04-2843 minWe Form The FutureFor Your Mind, Body & SoulNiles is a Hip-Hop artist, educator and entrepreneur. He is the founder of "The Avant Garde" music and entertainment company. He also teaches his "Hip-Hop, History and The Arts" youth artist development curriculum from the Twin Cities to different states across the nation.
On episode 3 of We Form The Future, "It is called "My Favorite Songs". The segment is about some favorite songs of mine that represent 5 genres: Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock & Roll, House and Reggae. I speak about the songs before they are played and in the end I talk about what the true meaning of...2021-04-1038 minWe Form The FutureWho Are You Without Your Title?Who are you without your title? Who are you when you put your title down? Does your title bring you entitlement? Should athletes only be athletes and stay out of politics? On episode 2 of We Form The Future, we hear from Erick Goodlow and Charles Moss Jr, best friends and radio hosts of Soul Audible Detox. They answer these questions and talk about the importance of knowing who you are with and without your tiles. Among other things, they talk about the importance of taking caring of your health, specifically for the black community despite the distrust of the...2021-03-2039 minWe Form The FutureProfessor and Abolitionist Jason SoleWE FORM THE FUTURE is a new podcast and radio program aired on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, that is meant to empower Black Voices and our community.
On our very first episode we hear from professor and abolitionist Jason Sole. Jason Marque Sole is a formerly incarcerated abolitionist. He has been a criminal justice educator for over 11 years and is currently an adjunct professor at Hamline University in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Department. He has been a national restorative justice trainer since 2008, leading circles in jails, prisons, and community. In 2019, he received the John Legend “Ca...2021-03-0648 min
4 tha Air4 Tha Air - episode 4, Money TrainEpisode four of 4 Tha Air, the High School for Recording Arts in Saint Paul, MN radio show, features music and interviews from Money Train Vol.1 , an HSRA compilation that showcases a decade’s worth of student-written, recorded, and produced music that took place in the HSRA language arts class. Money Train is taught by Rockstar educator Dan Frey, Assistant Director of EDU at HSRA.Money Train is a unique language arts class where students develop and strengthen their creative writing skills, while learning about language and the history of music and words. The students work in a rea...2020-12-0131 min
Radical News Radio HourRadical News Radio Hour, Episode 21On today’s episode we discuss the work and future of the House Select Committee on Racial Justice with Representative Rena Moran, who represents Minnesota House District 65A, which includes this Frogtown Neighborhood, and recently won re-election to her seat.The UpTake is proud to sponsor and co-produce the Radical News Radio Hour. Radical News Radio Hour is aimed at telling the stories of social movements and community organizing across the Twin Cities. The show is produced, written, and hosted by our Executive Director, Cirien Saadeh, and is created in partnership with WFNU. You can find the sh...2020-11-1432 min
Radical News Radio HourRadical News Radio Hour, Episode 21On today’s episode we discuss the work and future of the House Select Committee on Racial Justice with Representative Rena Moran, who represents Minnesota House District 65A, which includes this Frogtown Neighborhood, and recently won re-election to her seat.The UpTake is proud to sponsor and co-produce the Radical News Radio Hour. Radical News Radio Hour is aimed at telling the stories of social movements and community organizing across the Twin Cities. The show is produced, written, and hosted by our Executive Director, Cirien Saadeh, and is created in partnership with WFNU. You can find...2020-11-1432 min4 tha Air4 Tha Air, Episode 3On episode three of 4 Tha Air , the High School for Recording Arts radio show relaunches! After being shut down by covid, 4 Tha Air took a hiatus but is back and is now recorded and produced in a distance learning environment.This episode of 4 Tha Air features music from the newly released Experience Jazz 2020: The Sounds of Distance album on the High School for Recording Arts and Minnesota Jazz Education label. The students will also share the importance of getting out to vote!4 Tha Air is aired on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio2020-11-0329 min
Hear I Am PodcastFor Many, Day Programs are a Second FamilyThe Hear I Am Podcast features stories and interviews from people with different abilities.
This episode, self-advocate Daniel discusses the lack of and need for funding for Minnesota day programs serving people with disabilities. He interviews staff and a client at Merrick, a Minnesota day program that is in danger of closing due to the lack of funding. Interviews include:
Brian Jensen- Self-Advocate
Joann Valenzuela- Direct Support Professional/ Parent Advocate
Donnally Moua- Self-Advocacy Facilitator
Check out Daniel's own website and podcast at www.hoodwave.org
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Conor's CornerConor's Corner - Back in the Studio!After months of waiting, Conor and crew are finally back to broadcasting live in the WFNU Frogtown studio! Listen as Conor gives shout-outs, talks sports, covid, politics, tries to take phone calls, gives advice, sings a long to his favorite social distancing songs and more!2020-06-291h 00Conor's CornerConor's first LIVE radio show! - episode 3In episode 3 of Conor's Corner. Conor goes live on air at 94.1 FM WFNU Frogtown Community Radio! He talks about bowling with the Highland Friendship Club Lanes For Friendship fundraiser and plays his interview with Gopher baseball coach John Anderson.2019-11-1959 min
Frogtown Walking TourWFNU Frogtown Community Radio499 CHARLES
WFNU Frogtown Community Radio is a community-driven low power FM radio station serving the greater Frogtown area. We produce content that amplifies the voices of our diverse communities. WFNU is broadcast in a 5 mile radius of University and Dale streets on 94.1FM or online all across the world.
The Frogtown Walking Tour is an audio tour of St. Paul Minnesota's most culturally and economically diverse neighborhood, Frogtown. From Lexington Ave to Rice Street, and from Interstate 94 to Minnehaha Ave, Frogtown has a variety of restaurants, shops, businesses and organizations with University Ave and the...2019-11-1105 min
Frogtown Walking TourWFNU Frogtown Community Radio499 CHARLES
WFNU Frogtown Community Radio is a community-driven low power FM radio station serving the greater Frogtown area. We produce content that amplifies the voices of our diverse communities. WFNU is broadcast in a 5 mile radius of University and Dale streets on 94.1FM or online all across the world.
The Frogtown Walking Tour is an audio tour of St. Paul Minnesota's most culturally and economically diverse neighborhood, Frogtown. From Lexington Ave to Rice Street, and from Interstate 94 to Minnehaha Ave, Frogtown has a variety of restaurants, shops, businesses and organizations with University Ave and the Green Line Light Rail running...2019-11-1005 minFrogtown Walking TourSafe City ProjectThe Frogtown Walking Tour is an audio tour of St. Paul Minnesota's most culturally and economically diverse neighborhood, Frogtown. Each audio episode shines a spotlight on a Frogtown business or organization.
This episode focuses on the Safe City Project, an organization that has developed an organic way of helping at-risk young adults on a case-by-case basis, that includes a diverse demographic of cultures and identities.
Safe City Project is located at 561 EDMUND ave in St. Paul, 55013.
The Frogtown Walking tour is made possible by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. Music produced and provided by DialekMusic”. Follow him on...2019-09-2706 minFrogtown Walking TourHeritage Tea HouseThe Frogtown Walking Tour is an audio tour of St. Paul Minnesota's most culturally and economically diverse neighborhood, Frogtown. Each audio episode shines a spotlight on a Frogtown business or organization.
This episode spotlights Heritage Tea House, a full-service restaurant, hosting entertainment and cultural events for the Twin Cities. They feature over 20 flavors of loose leaf tea and serve a full Soul food menu with a healthy twist. Heritage Tea House is a family owned business that honors and celebrates the history and heritage of the African American community of Minnesota.
Heritage Tea House is located at 360 University Ave W #103...2019-09-1706 minFrogtown Walking TourKolap RestaurantThe Frogtown Walking Tour is an audio tour of St. Paul Minnesota's most culturally and economically diverse neighborhood, Frogtown. Each audio episode shines a spotlight on a Frogtown business or organization.
Kolap Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant featuring authentic Cambodian cuisine. The restaurant was established by Sarun and his wife, Sopheang, in October 2003. Sarun and Sopheang were both born in Cambodia and fled the country during the Khmer Rouge genocide. They each lived in refugee camps for several years before moving to the United States. After many years of owning an auto mechanic shop, Sarun’s Auto Repair, the couple op...2019-09-1708 minFrogtown Walking TourMr. DeliThe Frogtown Walking Tour is an audio tour of St. Paul Minnesota's most culturally and economically diverse neighborhood, Frogtown. Each audio episode shines a spotlight on a Frogtown business or organization.
This episode spotlights Mr. Deli, a deli inside Speedy Market at Thomas and Dale Streets in St. Paul. Mr. Deli has occupied The Speedy Market since the summer of 2019. Mr. Deli makes traditional mediterranean food as well as American favorites such as chicken wings. And fresh Sambosas are made daily!
Mr. Deli is located at 589 Dale Street in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Frogtown Walking tour is made possible by...2019-09-1710 min
Frogtown Walking TourWestern Sculpture ParkThe Frogtown Walking Tour is an audio tour of St. Paul Minnesota's most culturally and economically diverse neighborhood, Frogtown. Each audio episode shines a spotlight on a Frogtown business or organization.
This episode spotlights the history of Frogtown's Western Sculpture Park. Now, a popular place for festivals and music gatherings, this land has belonged to the Dakota people for hundreds of years, ox-cart traders once occupied the land trading furs and meats, the land then became part of the St. Paul's booming African-American community and business district, Rondo. During the construction of interstate I-94, in the 1960's the park fell...2019-09-1611 min
Hear I Am PodcastHe's All About That BassThe Hear I Am Podcast features stories and interviews from people with different abilities.
This episode, Chanpranay showcases his many musical talents, including singing and piano playing. Check out this musical genius at his Youtube page Chan Nhul at www.youtube.com/user/theT1thousand
The Hear I Am podcast is broadcast on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio. Hear I Am is sponsored in part by the MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. More information can be found at www.heariam.org
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At Night I Fly42 - Katey DeCelle: Special Needs RadioKatey DeCelle is a co-director for 94.1FM WFNU, a community radio station for Frogtown St. Paul, Minnesota.
Along with programming and running a radio station she works with developmentally disable people to make radio segments. She's my neighbor, relatively speaking, and I'm happy to have her literally giving voice to the voiceless ... maybe not literally, though she may have done some work with people who are mute. Whatever, she's great and this interview was fun.2019-04-2200 min
Hear I Am PodcastMeditate Your Way out of AnxietyThe Hear I Am Podcast features stories and interviews from people with different abilities.
This episode, Nate talks about his experience with meditation, both practicing it and teaching it.
The Hear I Am podcast is broadcast on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio. This story was recorded at the MN Self Advocacy Conference in March of 2019. More information can be found at heariam.org
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Hear I Am PodcastTo My Fellow Americans, Impeach Trump NowThe Hear I Am Podcast features stories and interviews from people with different abilities.
This episode, Sam passionately talks about our country's need to impeach Donald Trump. He talks about the need to open our borders, and elect women and people of color.
The Hear I Am podcast is broadcast on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio. This story was recorded at the MN Self Advocacy Conference in March of 2019. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, Danny interviews family members about his father, who passed away in 2016.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, Kevin discusses his hat collection and love of playing musical instruments.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, Alex gives us the buzz on hornet biology.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, Paul and his foster dad, Dennis talk about their favorites things.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, Kyle goes deep into his fan fiction love of the TV show Charmed.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, the podcasting class performs the first chapter of Mary's book. Mary's mother, Rachel, and Mary discuss the process of writing this book.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, Nick asks the question, what is normal?
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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This episode, Mike interviews people at the MN State Fair about their favorite fair foods.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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Hear I Am PodcastAnd So I Give To You, Chestnut.The Hear I Am Podcast features stories and interviews from people with different abilities.
This episode, Alex tells the story and plight of the American Chestnut Tree.
The Hear I Am podcast is a partnership between WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Cow Tipping Press and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. More information can be found at heariam.org
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