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KFAI's MinneCulture

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

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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If you’ve ever driven on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul, down by Highland Park High School, you’ve probably seen the Highland Park Water Tower, even if you didn’t know it. Standing at 127 feet tall, it is a beautiful 1928 stone tower located on one of t... more

Each year, the federal government holds a unique art competition with a very specific goal: to choose the most compelling original painting to become the next Federal Duck Stamp.

Waterfowl hunters are required to purchase this stamp along with their... more

In the 1990s for a brief four years, the radio station 93.7 The Edge popped up and imprinted itself onto the minds and hearts of many young Minnesotans who were aching for new music: The Cranberries, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and No Doubt. Radio back then ... more

We have something different to share with you today - though something squarely in the MinneCulture universe. One of our regular producers Alison Young received a Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals Grant this year to produce a series of ... more

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Recent Guests

John Lassman
Program director for The Edge
Episode: 10K Fresh Voices | Let it Linger: Memories of 93.7 The Edge
Lynn Henderson
Pioneering woman in mining industry during the 1970s
Episode: 10k Fresh Voices | Mining for Equality with Lynn Henderson
Sara Holger
Certified naturalist and founder of Project Get Outdoors
Project Get Outdoors
Episode: 10K Fresh Voices | Introducing Kids To The Wonders Of The Natural World
Christian Fernandez
Former Project GO participant and now a mentor to children
Episode: 10K Fresh Voices | Introducing Kids To The Wonders Of The Natural World
Jim Kriego
A loyal customer at HiFi Hair and Records
Episode: 10K Fresh Voices | A Rock ’n Roll Hair Salon
Jeff Tuttle
Fifth-generation descendant of Matthias Gedney
Episode: Bring Me Your Cucumbers
Carl Tuttle
Brother of Jeff Tuttle, providing insight into the agriculture aspect
Episode: Bring Me Your Cucumbers
Barbara Schaller
A notable winner of blue ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair for her pickles
Episode: Bring Me Your Cucumbers
Paul Wu
Co-owner of Jade Dynasty, a Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis
Jade Dynasty
Episode: As American As Chinese Food

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Erika Janik
Host of MinneCulture and 10,000 Fresh Voices on KFAI/MinneCulture projects

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 States8 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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Guests and topics are varied, from historic reminiscences to contemporary arts scenes, highlighting the station's community-driven approach.
Polished production and strong local focus make it appealing for listeners who care about Minnesota culture and storytelling.

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MinneCulture curates Minnesota-focused arts, culture, and storytelling through intimate conversations, field recordings, and narrative essays. Episodes span local music history, historic broadcasting memories, nature and outdoor access, and innovative community projects that connect people to place. The show often features personal reminiscences from locals, producers' reflective observations, and deep dives into Minnesota's creative scenes, making it a rich source for regional arts, history, and culture enthusiasts. A notable strength is its ability to thread nostalgia with contemporary Minnesotan life, delivering polished production and diverse voices from writers, musicians, naturalists, and community organizers. Regular production quali... more

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1. John Lassman
2. Lynn Henderson
3. Sara Holger
4. Christian Fernandez
5. Jim Kriego
6. Jeff Tuttle
7. Carl Tuttle
8. Barbara Schaller

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