North Star Stories

NSS Daily Headlines: May 22, 2026

The Department of Justice announces new charges for Minnesota fraud, an ICE agent accused of pulling a gun on motorists says he will turn himself in, and revisit Highway 61 on Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  A manhole cover on Duluth’s Bob Dylan Way [credit: bobdylanway.com] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ [https://www.instagram.com/ampersradio/] instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ [https://www.instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/] Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ [https://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 [http://ampers.org/fund]

NSS en español: semana del 18 de mayo 2026

La sesión legislativa llega a su final. Un nuevo documental resalta a los latinos en el Estado, y la gobernación nos recuerda que todos merecemos ser tratados con respeto. The legislative session draws to a close. A new documentary highlights Latinos in the state, and the Governor's Office reminds us that we all deserve to be treated with respect. ----- Productor/Producer: Victor Palomino Voiceover: Marisa Rueda, Rito Ayala Pie de foto: El sitio conmemorativo en George Floyd Square, en el sur de Minneapolis. [Crédito fotográfico: Katherine DeCelle] Image: The memorial site at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis [credit:  Katherine DeCelle]

NSS Daily Headlines: May 21, 2026

More on the repatriation of a long-lost WW2 Navy pilot to Jackson, Minnesota, after more than 100 years, the University of Minnesota is close to returning land to the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and a Drive-in theater won’t be showing “Twister” anytime soon. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image: The damaged screen at the Sky-Vu Drive-In Theater [credit: Sky-Vu Drive-In Theater] Audio credit: plane.WAV by inchadney -- https://freesound.org/s/117406/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ [https://www.instagram.com/ampersradio/] instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ [https://www.instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/] Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ [https://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 [http://ampers.org/fund]

NSS Weekly: A Look at Minneapolis Six Years After the Murder of George Floyd

This week, six years after the murder of George Floyd, we take you back to the Minneapolis neighborhood to hear how the community is coping and report on the progress that's finally being made to create a permanent memorial at George Floyd Square. Then, we reflect on how the incident changed the way local media covers stories from Minnesota's diverse communities. And we'll have a conversation about how art can be used as a force for healing and moving forward. ----- Executive Producer: Victor Palomino Producer: Katharine DeCelle Anchor: Gracie J. Reader scripting: Xan Holston, Tracie Wells Collier, Victor Palomino Fact checking: Victor Palomino, Joel Glaser Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Production Coordinator: Britt Aamodt Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Construction soon begins on George Floyd Square [credit: Katharine DeCelle] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ [https://www.instagram.com/ampersradio/] instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ [https://www.instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/] Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ [https://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 [http://ampers.org/fund]

NSS Daily Headlines: May 20, 2026

Missing for 80 years, a second World War Two veteran’s body returns to southern Minnesota. Authorities look for persons of interest in the mostly contained Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County. And Minneapolis announces development plans for "The People's Way" in George Floyd Square. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image: An aerial view of the Flanders Fire [credit: inci-web.wildfire.gov] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media.  instagram.com/ampersradio/ [https://www.instagram.com/ampersradio/] instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/ [https://www.instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/] Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ [https://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 [http://ampers.org/fund]