North Star Stories

NSS en español: Semana del 29 de junio al 3 de julio del 2026

Esta semana, entran en vigencia nuevas leyes que pasaron en la última sesión legislativa. Un nuevo tribunal ofrece protecciones a los niños indígenas y un parásito carnívoro pone en alerta al estado. This week, new laws passed during the last legislative session are taking effect. A new court offers protections for Indigenous children, and a flesh-eating parasite put the state on alert. ----- Productor/Producer: Victor Palomino Voiceover: Marisa Rueda, Jose Ozoria Pie de foto: La imagen muestra una mosca del gusano barrenador, concretamente una especie del género *Cochliomyia* (como la mosca del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo, *Cochliomyia hominivorax*) o *Chrysomya bezziana* (el gusano barrenador del Viejo Mundo). [Crédito fotográfico: ADOBE Stock por die] Image: The image shows a screw-worm fly, specifically a species from the genus Cochliomyia (like the New World screw-worm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax) or Chrysomya bezziana (the Old World screwworm). [credit: ADOBE Stock,  By die] ----- 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 July 3, 2026

Boat (and road) safety, biodegradable bait, Fourth of July traditions on the Iron Range, and what will become of the Crissy Lake Dam? ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  Crissy Dam, 1939. [credit: Minnesota Historical Society] ----- 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: Science Funding Cuts and the Future of STEM Careers

This week, we explore how cuts in research and science funding may affect the career paths Minnesotans choose. Then we look at efforts to encourage science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in schools. ----- Executive Producer: Victor Palomino Producer: Maija Hecht Anchors: Britt Aamodt, Victor Palomino 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: The Marcell Experimental Forest station, a long-term ecosystem research site operated by the U.S. Forest Service within the Chippewa National Forest [credit: Maija Hecht] ----- 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 July 2, 2026

The "Minnesota 15" have their first day in federal court, Big Stone Lake produces a record bluegill, and the state says goodbye to trailblazing lawmaker Karen Clark. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  A protest sign supporting the “Minnesota 15” who were arraigned in federal court Wednesday afternoon. [credit: Xan Holston] ----- 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 July 1, 2026

A Minnesota marine lost at sea is declared dead, Minnesota clamps down on pet imports in response to rising New World Screwworm outbreaks, and would you like to buy a 65-foot Ferris wheel in Minneapolis? ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  Wanna buy a Ferris wheel? The old Betty Danger’s restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis is back on the market for just $3.1 million dollars. [credit: REMAX] ----- 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]