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MNN Extended Interview: Shayla Budrow

May 20, 2026

This week, producer Emma Needham’s extended interview with Shayla Budrow, the Indigenous Education Coordinator at Brainerd Public Schools, about how Native graduations represent a generational victory. Producer: Emma Needham Editor: Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood —– For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/mnnativenews/  …

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Adam Savariego: The Power of Asking Questions

May 14, 2026

We’re excited today to speak with Adam Savariego. He’s a citizen of the Upper Sioux Community and is the Native American Affairs Advisor with the Minnesota Governor’s Office. Prior to his current work, Adam served on the Upper Sioux Board of Trustees and as the community cultural liaison at Yellow Medicine East High School in Granite Falls Minnesota. He’s also a traveler, a foodie and a cat lover.

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MNN Extended Interview: Tashia Hart

May 13, 2026

This week, a conversation with Red Lake Nation artist Tashia Hart about her work in last year’s exhibition Once Upon a Shore, an all-Indigenous exhibit at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, the influence of tradition on her artistic process, and what it means to be an artist.

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How the Boundary Waters Mining Ban Reversal Impacts Tribes, and This Year’s American Indian Month Kickoff in Minneapolis

May 6, 2026

This week, we look at how a federal decision on copper mining could affect Minnesota tribal treaty territory, and a recap of last week’s American Indian Month kick-off celebration in Minneapolis.

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MNN Extended Interview: Red Lake Nation Mental Health Professional Lorissa White

April 29, 2026

This week, Red Lake Nation mental health professional Lorissa White talks about brain spotting, an innovative approach to processing trauma and finding community healing.

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