NSS Weekly: From a Ban on Cryptocurrency Kiosks to Benefits for Secret War Vets, Here Are Bills the Minnesota Legislature Passed

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]

NSS Daily Headlines: June 4, 2026

A potential break in decades-old missing persons case of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, the future of conservation goes to Washington County’s ballot this fall, and the Superior Hiking Trail marches to its 40th year — in style. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  A map of the Birch Bay Fire in the Superior National Forest. [credit: inciweb.org] ----- 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 3, 2026

Another northern wildfire, St. Cloud votes against housing for homeless, and Dakota cultural center Wakan Tipi opens ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  An aerial view of the Birch Bay Fire in the Superior National Forest [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 Daily Headlines: June 2, 2026

Southeast Minnesota faces grain elevator closures, a kidnapping suspect faces federal charges, and it’s what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday this Sunday — 10 years after his death. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston  Image:  Prince’s star at First Avenue [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 1, 2026

Mankato comes up short on federal airport funding, an ICE agent wanted for shooting a man in North Minneapolis is arrested in Texas, and June means Pride in Minnesota. ----- Producer: Xan Holston Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, 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]   ----- 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]