NSS Daily Headlines: June 15, 2026

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]

NSS en español: semana del 8 de junio 2026

La policía del estado alerta sobre un nuevo modelo de estafa. Una comunidad de la zona metro rechaza las cámaras de vigilancia y la cara de un bebé le da un nuevo motivo de orgullo a Mineesata. Police warn of a new type of scam, a metro-area community rejects surveillance cameras, and a baby's face gives Minnesota a new reason for pride. ----- ProductorProducer: Victor Palomino Voiceover: Marisa Rueda, Rito Ayala Pie de foto: Ciberseguridad, estafa con el símbolo de la criptomoneda Bitcoin sobre fondo blanco, primer plano. [Crédito fotográfico: ADOBE stock por prima91] Image: cyber security, scam with Bitcoin cryptocurrency symbol on white background, close-up. [credit: ADOBE stock By prima91] ----- 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 12, 2026

Vance Boelter changes his plea to guilty and will spend life in prison, community members around George Floyd Square won’t be charged for infrastructure changes, and the 158th White Earth Treaty Day Celebration and Powwow kicks off. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  US Attorney for Minnesota Daniel Rosen announces Vance Boelter’s plea deal [credit: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension] ----- 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: One of the Midwest's Largest Trans Pride Celebrations Is Here in Minnesota

This week, residents in Northern Minnesota find a space to celebrate trans joy. Then, how a group of Minnesota athletes is preparing to be the center of a national sports competition. And, Minnesota has a new claim to babyface fame. ----- Executive Producer: Victor Palomino Producers: Katharine DeCelle, Emily Krumberger Anchor: Chantel SinGs 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: ThatQueerIsa performing at Trans Joy Fest 2026. [credit: Emily Krumberger] ----- 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 11, 2026

The Upper Sioux Community gets closer to energy sovereignty, scammers move on from crypto kiosks, and a North Shore easement protects nearly 1,000 acres of forest. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  North Shore forest land [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]