This week, we present two strong recordings from our 6th-grade partners at Ramsey Middle School. In the first, we learn about the history of the Lee Family. In 1931, the Lees were one of the first African American families to purchase a home in South Minneapolis, and over the course of the next year they [...]
In this week's installment of Local History Matters (our collaboration with 2 classrooms of 6th graders from Ramsey Middle School), we hear students discuss the historic Little Earth Of United Tribes. Then, they tell the story of the Washburn "A" Mill and its explosion which could be felt 5 miles away! Join us every Tuesday for more information about our [...]
Welcome to our 4th week of Local History Matters, a collaboration with 6th grade students from Ramsey Middle School. This week, listen as students tell the story of First Avenue, the venue made famous by Purple Rain. Then learn about the history of the Van Cleve family and why they have a park named after them. To [...]
We're back with a new edition of Local History Matters, our collaboration with 6th grade students from Ramsey Middle School. This week, listen as students bring you inside the Karmel Mall, a gathering place of great significance to the Somali community, then dive into the history of the largest plane crash in Minnesota history. https://soundcloud.com/user-694815605/sets/local-history-matters-a-collaboration-w-ramsey-middle-school [...]
As promised, we're back with another 2 editions of Local History Matters, our collaboration with 6th graders from Ramsey Middle School. This week, the students explore the Plymouth Avenue riots of 1967, stopping to think about similarities with last year's protests following the killing of Jamar Clark by police. Students also discuss the history of The Metrodome, celebrating [...]
Over the past few months, we have had dozens of people approach us with ideas that they want to bring to the radio. As we sort through applications for shows about everything from Somali women's health to local punk rock to small business ownership, we're reminded of what a diverse and vibrant community we live in. We're also reminded [...]