Minnesota Native News is a weekly radio segment covering ideas and events relevant to Minnesota’s Native American communities since 2014. MNN is produced and distributed by AMPERS and airs on tribal and community stations across Minnesota. MNN reaches more than 124,000 listeners each week. The team includes a majority of Native reporters/producers all sharing in the editorial and story-telling duties.
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- Indigenous Author Publishes Book of Anishinaabe Poem-SongsMarcie R. Rendon released her first book of poetry, “Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millenium.” The book launched at Birchbark Bizhiw in Minneapolis last Tuesday, July 16th. Two Anishinaabe musicians …
- Headlines 7/18/24This week, two examples in Minnesota that support the larger “Land Back” movement across Indian Country, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s new Chief Executive, urban Native-led organizations celebrate during a …
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Minnesota Native News also produces the weekly radio show and podcast Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine. Native Lights is a weekly, podcast and radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce — a.k.a. Minnesota — to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.
- Beyond the Headlines: David Cournoyer on Authentic StorytellingIn this enlightening episode, we sit down with David Cournoyer, a seasoned journalist and communications expert with over three decades of experience. We delve into David’s remarkable career, starting from his early days as a local and TV journalist to his impactful work and nonprofit communications. David shares his inspiring journey from journalism to philanthropy, …
- Reflection and Roots: Leah & Cole’s Journey with Native LightsThis episode is a celebration of community, resilience, and the power of storytelling whether you’re a long time, listener or new to the series, tune in to get to know the voices behind native lights and be inspired by their dedication to making a difference. In this special episode, siblings and co-hosts Leah and Cole …
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Listen to MN Native News and Native Lights on your local station
Station Call Letters | Frequency | Location | When to Hear MNN | When to Hear Native Lights |
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KAXE/KBXE | 91.7 FM Grand Rapids – 90.5 FM Bemidji – 89.9 FM Brainerd | Northern Minnesota | 7:30 AM Monday | 9p Sunday |
KBFT | 89.9 FM | Bois Forte | 4 PM Sunday | Saturday and Sunday 10:30am |
KFAI | 90.3 FM | Minneapolis, MN | 7:40 AM Friday | Fridays at 1pm |
KKWE | 89.9 FM | White Earth, MN | 7:01 AM Friday | 7pm Friday |
KOJB | 90.1 FM | Cass Lake, Leech Lake MN | Fridays @ 4P and Saturday morning @ 11A | Thursday @ 11:30A, and repeat Sunday night @ 6:30P |
KQAL | 89.5 FM | Winona, MN | 12:25 PM Friday | Wed 12:30pm |
KSRQ | 90.1 FM | Thief River Falls, MN | 11:25 AM Friday | Wednesday 10:30 PM Pioneer 90.1 |
KVSC | 88.1 FM | St. Cloud, MN | 2 PM Sunday | 12:30 Tuesday |
KMSU | 89.7 FM | Mankato, MN | 7 AM and 9 AM Saturday | 4pm Saturday |
KRPR | 89.9 FM | Rochester, MN | n/a | n/a |
WDSE | 103.3 FM | Duluth, MN | 7:00 AM Sunday and Monday | n/a |
WTIP | 90.7 FM | Grand Marais, MN | 8:30 AM Monday and 9:45 AM Friday | “5pm/12:30p Thursday/Sunday” |
WGZS | 89.1 FM | Fond Du Lac/Cloquet MN | 10:03 AM Thursday | Fridays 11:30am |
If there’s someone you’d like to hear us catch up with or if you have comments about the show, please send us an email at nativelights@ampers.org
Native Lights and Minnesota Native News is produced by Ampers, diverse radio for Minnesota’s communities with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.