NSS Weekly: One of the Midwest's Largest Trans Pride Celebrations Is Here in Minnesota

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]

NSS Daily Headlines: June 10, 2026

A real estate broker accused of religious discrimination goes on trial, the University of Minnesota forges a new partnership with Fairview, and a preview of next week’s coverage remembering Melissa Hortman. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  DFL Leader Melissa Hortman in 2 [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 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]