NSS Daily Headlines: May 29, 2026

NSS Daily Headlines: June 9, 2026

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa live streams its election count, Mesabi Metallics gets closer to opening, and a bomb threat interrupts attempts to smell a flower that reeks like rotting flesh. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image: The blooming of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s Corpse Flower, Horace, was nearly ruined by a bomb threat. [credit: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory] ----- 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 8, 2026

As one Northland wildfire is contained, two more pop up, rural healthcare providers find strength in numbers, and a Minnesota Gerber baby. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  A firefighter walks the hose line for the Birch Bay Fire. [credit: inciweb.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]

NSS en español: semana del 1 de junio 2026

La modernización del aeropuerto de Makato sufre retrasos por financiación. St Cloud detiene un proyecto de vivienda para los más vulnerables, y un nuevo centro cultural Dakota abre en las ciudades gemelas. The modernization of Mankato Airport faces delays due to funding issues. St Cloud halts a housing project for the most vulnerable, and a new Dakota cultural center opens in the Twin Cities. ----- ProductorProducer: Victor Palomino Voiceover: Marisa Rueda, Rito Ayala Pie de foto: Pie de foto: Habitantes de Minnesota marchan sosteniendo una enorme representación de la Carta de Derechos en protesta contra las medidas federales de control migratorio en Minneapolis. Los habitantes de las Ciudades Gemelas de Minnesota han sido galardonados con el premio «Profile in Courage» (Perfil de Coraje) de John F. Kennedy por su respuesta a la Operación Metro Surge. [Crédito fotográfico:  Xan Holston] Image: Minnesotans marching holding a massive Bill of Rights in protest to federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. The people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota have been honored with a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their response to Operation Metro Surge. [credit: Xan Holston]

NSS Daily Headlines: June 5, 2026

A Roseau pilot gets his plane back from Red Lake Nation, a Minneapolis City Council committee rejects a developer for the Peoples’ Way site at George Floyd Square, and children — and kids at heart — fish for free this weekend. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  The Peoples’ Way at Geroge Floyd Square [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 Weekly: When AI Helps and Harms

This week, we examine the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence and how some state agencies are putting it to use. Then, we look at the current job market and why many recent graduates and younger Minnesotans are struggling to land their first position.  ----- Executive Producer: Victor Palomino Producers: Jose Ozoria, Jamad Jama Anchor: Grace Jacobson Fact checking: Joel Glaser Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Production Coordinator: Britt Aamodt Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: A Minnesota law wants to make it harder to use AI to make non-consensual images. [credit: Adobe Stock] ----- 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]