This week, we revisit Producer Emma Needham's interview with Bazile Panek to learn more about his relationship to fire and what he thinks are the causes behind Minnesota's increasing risk for devastating wildfires.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producer: Emma Needham

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: Bazile Minogiizhigabo Panek [credit: Bazile Minogiizhigabo Panek]

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This week, we learn more about a Mississippi River cruise that educates guests about Dakota history, and we hear from a concerned parent about the impact that screen time is having on Native children.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producers: Laurie Stern and Deanna StandingCloud

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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This week, we learn more about the history behind the unprecedented land transfer and the decision to close a popular Minneapolis park to off-leash dogs.  

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman 

Producers: Chaz Wagner and Laurie Stern 

Anchor: Marie Rock 

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger
Photo: sign at the entrance to Mní Ówe Sní (Credit: Laurie Stern)

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This week, we look back at Producer Chaz Wagner's interview with first-language speaker Gordon Jourdain, and how his love for the game of hockey led to his historic Ojibwe language broadcast of a Minnesota Wild game.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producer: Chaz Wagner

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: Announcers for the country's first broadcast of a National Hockey League game in Ojibwemowin at Grand Casino Arena on 11/28/25: James "Ginoonde" Buckholtz, Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe; Gordon "Maajiigoneyaash" Jourdain, Ph.D., Lac La Croix First Nation; and Chato "Ombishkebines" Gonzalez, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Ojibwe [credit: Dan Ninham]

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This week, Producer Travis Zimmerman interviews Chef Sean Sherman about the new restaurant in the Guthrie Theater and Deanna StandingCloud interviews Joe Bendickson about a Dakota summer festival in Granite Falls.

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Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Producers: Travis Zimmerman and Deanna StandingCloud

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Makoce Ikikcupi’s Zani Otunwe (Village of Wellness) in Granite Falls [credit: Joe Bendickson]

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This week, we look back at Producer Travis Zimmerman’s interview with musician Corey Medina, as he talks about his family’s influence on his musical career and shares his history of musical production.

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Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Editor: Travis Zimmerman

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Corey Median at Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Fest Grounds [credit: Emma Leppala]
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This week, we look back at Producer Dan Niham's interview with Ashley Cornforth, about the Coaching Academy that was held in partnership with the Notah Begay III Foundation, goals of IndigeFit Kids and what are some other programs and events the campaign is focusing on this year.

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Producers: Dan Ninham

Editor: Travis Zimmerman

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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This week, Red Lake Nation's efforts to transfer back public portions of Upper Red Lake garners support at the Minnesota DFL Convention, and White Earth Nation expands the harvest from its bison herd. 

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Producers: Chaz Wagner, CJ Younger

Editor: Chaz Wagner, CJ Younger

Anchor: Marie Rock

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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This week, an incident on a Minneapolis lacrosse field is raising questions about safety and respect in youth sports. And in Onamia, the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is marking 30 years with a community celebration.

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Producers: Dan Ninham and Chaz Wagner

Editor: CJ Younger

Anchor: Marie Rock
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Gino Charging Bear, High School lacrosse player, and his father, Luis. [credit: Luis Charging Bear]

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This week, we revisit producer Emma Needham's conversation with Charli Fool Bear about their work with New Native Theater, the importance of having a space for Indigenous stories, and the fifth annual Two Spirit Powwow on June 23rd at the Minneapolis American Indian Center. 

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Producer: Emma Needham

Editor: Victor Palomino

Anchor: Marie Rock

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Charli Fool Bear [credit: Charli Fool Bear]

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