NSS en español: semana del 15 de junio 2026

NSS en español: semana del 15 de junio 2026

Esta semana recordamos los hechos de violencia política que marcaron al Estado hace un año This week, we look back at the acts of political violence that left their mark on the state a year ago. ----- Productor/Producer: Victor Palomino Voiceover: Marisa Rueda, Rito Ayala Pie de foto: La presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Melissa Hortman, en 2024. [Crédito fotográfico: Andrew VonBank, Servicios de Información Pública de la Cámara de Representantes] 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 19, 2026

On the last day of our special coverage marking the one-year anniversary of the death of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, North Star Stories speaks with current House Speaker Lisa Demuth about how we tone down political violence and rhetoric, Hennepin County charges a man for allegedly threatening St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, and Minnesota marks Juneteenth ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  DFL Leader Melissa Hortman congratulates House Speaker Lisa Demuth following Demuth's election as House speaker. [credit: Michele Jokinen, 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 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]