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This week, a look at the future of The Circle, one of the longest-running independent Native American newspapers, and how the Duluth Zeitgeist Film Festival is highlighting Indigenous cinema this year.   ------ Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Dan Ninham  Editor: Xan Holston  Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Film poster for Why We Dance [credit: poster image by Drew Arrieta] -----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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, a new state bill asks lawmakers to recognize the inherent right of wild rice to exist in Minnesota, and we visit the Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center, a space for health and fitness. ----- Producers: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud Editor: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Manoomin beds [credit: Leanna Goose] ----- 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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, producer Emma Needham's conversation with Chéri Smith and Matt Dannenberg about their work with the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and the Tribal Energy Evolution Summit. ----- Producer: Emma Needham Editors: Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage:  Solar panels on the Leech Lake Reservation (2019) [credit: KOJB Radio] ----- 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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, the Minnesota Indian Education Association's 2026 Conference honored teacher Dr. Jane Harstad with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a music shop co-owned by a Native woman, the only one of its kind in the country, helps musicians tune their instruments with the changing season. Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Deana StandingCloud Editors: Victor Palomino, Deana StandingCloud, & Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Emily Krumberger Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerPhoto: Angela Vig of St. Paul's Vig Guitars [credit: Angela Vig] -----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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week on Minnesota Native News: an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with tattoo shop owner and father Willard Malebear, Jr. ----- Producers: Deana StandingCloud Editors: Britt Aamodt, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & Mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial Support: Emily Krumberger Image: Willard Malebear at his business, Iktomi Tattoo in Minneapolis  [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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with Gloria Iacono about the sugarbush and what it is like making maple syrup in urban environments. -------- Producer:  Deana StandingCloud  Editor:  Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: A traditional tap on a maple  [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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund  

This week on Minnesota Native News: community efforts to keep sewing and craft traditions alive, and Red Lake Tribal Nation continues its expansion into Minnesota’s off-reservation cannabis market.  ----- Producers:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner  Editors:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily KrumbergerImage: Fire Mountain Fabric Store [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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, the annual Ely Film Festival and two young Indigenous athletes to watch on the hockey rinks. ----- Producer: Chaz Wagner, Dan Ninham Editor: Chaz Wagner, CJ Younger Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Daimon Gardner playing hockey for St. Cloud State University [credit: Kayden Kircher, SCSU Athletics] -----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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, an extended interview from producer Travis Zimmerman with comedian Trish Cook, one-half of the comedy duo Big Auntie Energy.  ----- Producer: Travis Zimmerman Editor: Britt Aamodt Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: Comedian Trish Cook [Credit: Trish Cook] -----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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, the use of federal buildings for immigration operations echoes past abuses on Indigenous lands in Minnesota, and the 7th Annual Ojibwe Language Symposium brings together hundreds of learners and speakers. ----- Producer: Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner Editor: Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily Krumberger, Victor PalominoImage: Individuals outside the Bishop H. Whipple Federal Building (Credit: Rebecca Smith BFRESH Productions) ----- 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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, a report on this year's march honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous relatives, and Native college athletes making their mark on the basketball court.  ----- Producer:  Xan Holston, Dan Ninham Editors: CJ Younger, Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily KrumbergerImage Credit: Emma Needham -----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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, an extended conversation with Antony Stately, President and Executive Office of the Native American Community Clinic in South Minneapolis, about providing care amidst federal budget cuts. ----- Producer: Emma Needham  Anchor: Marie Rock Editor: Britt Aamodt, Victor Palomino Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Image Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Antony Stately----- 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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, how Tribes and the state's Indigenous community are responding to the increased federal presence from Operation Metro Surge, and how a youth Hockey Night series is uplifting the Ojibwe language. ----- Producers: Xan Holston, Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner Editor: Victor Palomino Editorial support: Emily Krumberger  Anchor: Marie RockMixing & 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 receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This week, an extended interview with Leanna Goose, an environmental activist from Leech Lake, about her work to protect land, air, and water for the next seven generations.  ---- Producer: Deanna StandingCloud Editing: Britt Aamodt, Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Editorial support: Emily KrumbergerPhoto 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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

This 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 StandingCloud Anchor: Marie Rock Editorial 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 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/staytuned/  This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund