Episodes 368
Avg. Duration 5m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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North Star Stories: Voices from Where We Live is comprised of a weekly 30-minute magazine-style newscast and daily, five-minute headlines segments that shine a spotlight on the stories and perspectives of Minnesota’s diverse communities, including Black, Latine, Asian American, East African individuals, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ residents, laborers, veterans, and those from Greater Minnesota.

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NSS en español: semana del 8 de junio 2026

Jun 12, 2026 5m Transcript

La policía del estado alerta sobre un nuevo modelo de estafa. Una comunidad de la zona metro rechaza las cámaras de vigilancia y la cara de un bebé le da un nuevo motivo de orgullo a Mineesata.Police…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 12, 2026

Jun 12, 2026 5m Transcript

Vance Boelter changes his plea to guilty and will spend life in prison, community members around George Floyd Square won’t be charged for infrastructure changes, and the 158th White Earth Treaty Day…

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

Jun 11, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 11, 2026

Jun 11, 2026 5m Transcript

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 HolstonReader…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 10, 2026

Jun 10, 2026 5m

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…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 9, 2026

Jun 09, 2026 5m Transcript

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…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 8, 2026

Jun 08, 2026 5m

As one Northland wildfire is contained, two more pop up, rural healthcare providers find strength in numbers, and a Minnesota Gerber baby.-----Producer: Xan HolstonReader scripting: Tracie Wells…

NSS en español: semana del 1 de junio 2026

Jun 05, 2026 5m Transcript

La modernización del aeropuerto de Makato sufre retrasos por financiación. St Cloud detiene un proyecto de vivienda para los más vulnerables, y un nuevo centro cultural Dakota abre en las ciudades…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 5, 2026

Jun 05, 2026 5m Transcript

A Roseau pilot gets his plane back from Red Lake Nation, a Minneapolis City Council committee rejects a developer for the Peoples’ Way site at George Floyd Square, and children — and kids at heart —…

NSS Weekly: When AI Helps and Harms

Jun 04, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 4, 2026

Jun 04, 2026 5m Transcript

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…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 3, 2026

Jun 03, 2026 5m Transcript

Another northern wildfire, St. Cloud votes against housing for homeless, and Dakota cultural center Wakan Tipi opens-----Producer: Xan HolstonReader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 2, 2026

Jun 02, 2026 5m Transcript

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…

NSS Daily Headlines: June 1, 2026

Jun 01, 2026 5m Transcript

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 HolstonReader…

NSS en español: semana del 25 de mayo 2026

May 29, 2026 5m Transcript

Algunas granjas del Estado están en peligro de bancarrota. Luego revisamos cómo estar listos para evacuaciones por incendios forestales, y el aire libre es la nueva receta de salud mental.Some farms…

NSS Daily Headlines: May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026 5m Transcript

Rural hospital expansion in Virginia, a plaque to commemorate Pride in Pine City, and a trip back in time to Coney Island on Lake Waconia this Saturday.-----Producer: Xan HolstonReader scripting:…

NSS Daily Headlines: May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026 5m Transcript

Activists win a temporary pause against a Google data center in Pine Island, Fond Du Lac gets a big investment to expand its Ojibwe language program, and mental health advocates remind us that care…

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

May 28, 2026 28m Transcript

This week, we continue our coverage of the legislative session by examining some of the lesser-known bills that passed. Then, we look at what residents in northern Minnesota are thinking about the…

NSS Daily Headlines: May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 5m Transcript

Fire preparedness in the Northland, mothers’ milk in Central Minnesota, and a very good dog stops Zebra Mussels for the DN-----Producer: Xan HolstonReader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan…

NSS Daily Headlines: May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026 5m Transcript

Measles cases rise in the state, airplane drama up north, and the DNR implores you to be “BearWise” this summer.-----Producer: Xan HolstonReader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image:  A…

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