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KFAI's MinneCulture

KFAI
Minnesota Food History
Chinese Cuisine
Leeann Chin
Nankin Cafe
Mississippi River
Quick Service Restaurants
Minneapolis
Chinese Exclusion Act
Minnesota Eugenics Sterilization Program
Eugenics
Jade Dynasty
Rose Dechaine
Forced Adoption
Institutionalization
Classism and Eugenics
Sexism In Eugenics
Family Trauma
Tuberculosis
Twin Cities
Minnesota

MinneCulture explores the people, culture, and art that are inspiring, shaping, and changing Minnesota every day. We go beyond the gallery walls to tell stories about artists and people who live, work and create here.

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Latest Episodes

If you only know MinneCulture as a seasonal podcast, you're in for a treat. Between seasons, we make shorter stories that we call 10,000 Fresh Voices. These stories cover all kinds of things from a synchronized swim team to a scheme to build a domed ... more

When freedom seekers stepped off the steamboat in St. Paul, local people of color met them at the landing. Underground Railroad agents worked as barbers, musicians, laundresses, steamboat stewards and cooks. Some of these residents had never been ens... more

The Mississippi River is one of the defining geographic features of our state. The river's headwaters begin up north in Lake Itasca and meander for 650 miles through the cities, bluffs, forests and iron ranges of Minnesota, before crossing the border... more

The M.A. Gedney Pickling Company was established in Minneapolis in 1881 by a man named Matthias Gedney. The Gedney Company contracted with hundreds of Minnesota farmers to grow the cucumbers used for their pickle products. Many of the farmers, in tur... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Wu
Co-owner of Jade Dynasty, a Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis
Jade Dynasty
Episode: As American As Chinese Food
Katie Chin
Food writer and TV personality, daughter of Leeann Chin
Episode: As American As Chinese Food
Leslie Li
Writer and documentarian
Episode: As American As Chinese Food
Peggy Quam
Granite Falls native and childhood patient of Dr. Kathleen Jordan
Episode: The Woman Who Helped Control the Spread of Tuberculosis in Minnesota
Jill Hines
Senior director of Nationwide Health Systems Improvement and Indoor Air Quality at the American Lung Association
American Lung Association
Episode: The Woman Who Helped Control the Spread of Tuberculosis in Minnesota
Mary Krugerud
Local historian with books on tuberculosis in Minnesota
Episode: The Woman Who Helped Control the Spread of Tuberculosis in Minnesota
John Erickson
Grandson of Rose DeChaine
Episode: The Long, Dark Shadow of Minnesota's Eugenic Sterilization Program
Molly Ladd-Taylor
Historian writing about Minnesota's eugenic sterilization program
Episode: The Long, Dark Shadow of Minnesota's Eugenic Sterilization Program

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John Gebretatose
Host of the show, focusing on local culture and art narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • great

    not a lot of local shows but this one is good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unique naaaaaame 9403
    United States7 years ago
  • Why is Minnesota so rad? MinneCulture has hundreds of answers.

    MinneCulture reporters produce sonically beautiful, engaging radio stories, documentaries, audio postcards, and mixtapes on Minnesota art, history, and culture. Explore immigrant stories, local music, understated state history, sub-plots of local professional sports, narratives behind visual arts, and more. Sometimes it's romantic, sometimes it's bizarre, sometimes it's tragic, but it's always well-told. They even got a purring gorilla.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan Lee Dawes
    United States7 years ago
  • Pleased KFAI Listener

    Radio by the people for the people. This podcast culls together the best of the little bits of what we hear scattered throughout the day on our great local, public, community radio station. Sonically engaging and a premium production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    disappointed-and-offended
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep dive into local culture and history that is not often captured in mainstream media.

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Focusing on the vibrant art and cultural scene in Minnesota, this podcast highlights the narratives that shape the identity of the region. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from the historical contexts of various art forms to personal stories of local artists and cultural figures. Listeners can expect to hear fascinating accounts that weave together the rich tapestry of Minnesota's cultural landscape, providing insights into the state's culinary history, influential health figures, and significant local events. The content is not just informative; it is also crafted with a strong emphasis on storytelling, making it engaging and resonant for listeners who value both culture and community.

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1. Paul Wu
2. Katie Chin
3. Leslie Li
4. Peggy Quam
5. Jill Hines
6. Mary Krugerud
7. John Erickson
8. Molly Ladd-Taylor

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