Minnesota Native News

This week, we hear from Dan Ninham, who was recently inducted into the Minnesota Basketball Association's Hall of Fame, and we get a sneak peek at Medicine Ball, a new documentary about natives, boarding schools, and basketball.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producers: Travis Zimmerman and Laurie Stern

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino and Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Leroy Staples Fairbanks IV and Lexus Redthunder University of Minnesota Morris Cougar Sports. [Image Credit: Jaida Grey Eagle]

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This week we look back at an interview producer Emma Needham did with Matthew Rantanen, descendant of the Cree Nation, about the work he is doing to bridge the digital divide in tribal lands.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producer: Emma Needham

Anchor: Britt Aamodt

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Matthew Rantanen [credit: Matthew Rantanen]

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This week, the community gathers to honor boarding school survivors and a popular children's book debuts as a play. 

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producers: Laurie Stern and Deanna StandingCloud

Anchor: Travis Zimmerman

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Music for Bowwow Powwow story by Keith Secola

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This week, we revisit producer Emma Needham's interview with Bryan Bosto, who was recently inducted into the Minnesota Lacrosse Hall of Fame for the work he has done in growing the game in Native communities.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producer: Emma Needham

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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This week, we visit a Fall Feast in Duluth, and we meet the new President of Leech Lake Tribal College. 

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producers: Chaz Wagner and Travis Zimmerman

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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This week, a new military museum honors tribal veterans with a flag ceremony, and the state's tribes continue to expand their cannabis initiatives.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producers: Chandra Colvin and Dan Ninham

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino and Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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This week, we look back at Dan Ninham's interview with Indigenous Environmental Network Executive Director Tom B.K. Goldtooth as he discusses rights for Indigenous communities advocating for a transition away from a fossil fuel economy.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producer: Dan Ninham

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: Tom Goldtooth at COP-30 (The UN Climate Change Conference) in November 2025. [Image credit: Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)]

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This week, we revisit reporter Deanna StandingCloud's interview with Cayuga tribal member Gary Farmer, a First Nations actor and musician best known for his roles in Powwow Highway, Dead Man, and Smoke Signals to hear his thoughts on acting.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producer: Deanna StandingCloud

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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This week, a Native clinic gets ready to move into its new building, and running clubs are promoting health and healing. 

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producers: Laurie Stern and Deanna StandingCloud

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: An early-2025 rendering for the planned Native American Community Clinic (NACC) in South Minneapolis. [photo credit: NACC]

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This week, we revisit reporter C.J. Younger's interview with Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh about why she is trying to pass legislation to protect the Minnesota state grain, wild rice.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producer: CJ Younger

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image caption: Lake Landscape in Minnesota [Image Credit: Adobe Stock]

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