KFAI

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Description

KFAI is a volunteer-based community radio station that broadcasts information, arts and entertainment programming. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, KFAI increases understanding between peoples and communities, and fosters the values of democracy and social justice within its listening area. KFAI is a non-commercial FM radio station operating on 90.3 FM in the Minneapolis area and 106.7 FM in the St Paul area. KFAI is governed by a volunteer community board of directors, managed by a small paid full time and part time staff, and operated by a dedicated volunteer staff of over 300.

Pieces

Caption: Hennepin Avenue bridge
Hennepin Avenue predates the city of Minneapolis, and was originally used by Dakota Indians as a footpath between St Anthony Falls and Lake Calhoun...

Bought by KSRQ and KVSC


  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Crankshaft & the Gear Grinders perform at Harriet Brewing's Tap Room. Produced by Daniel Zamzow.

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:05
  • Purchases: 1
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In 1973 a small group of artists met in the basement of Walker Church in south Minneapolis and formed Powderhorn Puppet Theatre. Six years later th...

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 28:52
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Hubert Humphrey in a presidential stump speech.
Forty-four men have served as President of the United States, though none hail from Minnesota. In this MinneCulture documentary, KFAI legacy produc...

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  • Added: Oct 08, 2012
  • Length: 26:10
  • Purchases: 2
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Secret Stash Records is an independent record label in Minneapolis. Founded in 2009 by then-23-year-old Eric Foss, its special reserve collection f...

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  • Added: Sep 19, 2012
  • Length: 06:56
  • Purchases: 1
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(Episode 12) In this episode we cast a light on the forced removal of the Dakota and Winnebago people from Minnesota in the spring of 1863.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE


  • Added: Aug 29, 2012
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 19) This Episode shines a light on the efforts of one legislator, Dean Urdahl, and reconciliation.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE


  • Added: Aug 28, 2012
  • Length: 03:28
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 20) This episode looks at why the Dakota war is so important in the history of the State of Minnesota.

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  • Added: Aug 28, 2012
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 18) This episode looks at the question of erecting a monument to the hanging of the 38 men in Mankato, Should it be done at all?

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE


  • Added: Aug 28, 2012
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 17) This episode brings into view the question of racism.

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE


  • Added: Aug 28, 2012
  • Length: 03:37
  • Purchases: 3
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(Episode 16) This episode shines a light on the question of savagery and what exactly does it mean.

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:45
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 8) In this episode we look at Gabriel Renvill, the leader of the Sisseton Band of the Dakota.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 11) Today's episode shines a light on Abraham Lincoln and his role in the war.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 9) Today's Episode looks at George E. H. Day and how the war might have been prevented.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 15) This episode shines a light on the changing face of history and the telling of the tales.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:36
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 14) In this episode we look at the language that people use to describe the war.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 13) In this episode looks at the clash of values between the various factions of the Dakota people and the effect it had on the war itself.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:08
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 10) Today's episode looks at the trials of Dakota people after the war.

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 4
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(Episode 7) Today's episode looks at Little Crow, the leader of the Mdewakaton Band of the Dakota. Exploring the Dakota War of 1862 is a productio...

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 23, 2012
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 4
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On August 17, 1862 a group of four young Dakota men on a hunting expedition killed five settlers who lived along the Minnesota river in what is now...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 23, 2012
  • Length: 59:25
  • Purchases: 3