NSS Weekly: Remembering the Hortmans, and the Enduring Legacy of Juneteenth in Minnesota

NSS Weekly: Remembering the Hortmans, and the Enduring Legacy of Juneteenth in Minnesota

This week, we remember the political violence that shook the state last year. We also look at the history of one of the state's newest official holidays, Juneteenth, and how it continues to be celebrated across generations.  ----- Executive Producer: Victor Palomino Producers: Xan Holston, Tracie Wells Collier, Jose Ozoria Anchor: Grace Jacobson 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 Larry Fitzgerald audio courtesy of KMOJ-FM Image: House Speaker Melissa Hortman in 2024 [credit: Andrew VonBank, House Public Information Services] ----- 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: June 18, 2026

North Star Stories continues its special reports on former House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s legacy, Pine Island changes rules for public speaking at city council meetings, and mayflies muck up bridges in southeast Minnesota ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  Mayflies are lovely when they’re not swarming the lights and coating bridges. [credit: Kees Guequierre, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons] ----- 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: June 17, 2026

North Star Stories continues its special coverage on what’s becoming former House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s legacy. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  Representative Ginny Klevorn before the House passed a bill establishing greater penalties for people impersonate a police officer while committing a crime. [credit: House Media Service]  ----- 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: June 16, 2026

North Star Stories continues its special coverage marking a year since the murder of Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Bemidji looks for answers on a recent ICE raid, and we say goodbye to longtime Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder sports journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  Image: Larry Fitzgerald Sr.  [credit: KMOJ Radio]  ----- 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: June 15, 2026

North Star Stories hears from House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman’s colleagues and friends marking one year since Hortman, her husband Mark, and dog Gilbert were murdered. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  House Speaker Melissa Hortman in 2024 [credit: Andrew VonBank, House Public Information Services] ----- 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]