AMPERS

10/10/2025

When storms hit, the power is out, and information is needed most, local community radio is on the frontlines. Station staff and volunteers air emergency officials’ updates at all hours of the day or night - responding in real time to evacuations, forest fires, 911 outages, and other crises every year.

‼️ But recent cuts to federal funding threaten some stations' ability to do this life-saving work.

You can help. Keep community radio on the dial - and help to keep Minnesotans safe. 🔗 Give generously at www.ampers.org/fund

Learn more about AMPERS and its group of community radio stations by visiting our website.








AMPERS stations are not affiliated with nor do they receive funding from Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) or Twin Cities Public Television (TPT).

10/08/2025

Independent, trusted information keeps local communities connected, breaks down stereotypes, and roots us all in shared facts.

At AMPERS, we believe that local perspectives are essential to a healthy information ecosystem that serves all Minnesotans. That's why we work to strengthen Minnesota's 17 local community radio stations.

Community radio is uniquely local and community-focused. It can amplify voices authentically, provide critical local safety alerts, showcase local arts and culture, and much more.

Local connection is too important to lose. Keep community radio on the dial with a donation today. 🔗 Donate at www.ampers.org/fund








AMPERS stations are not affiliated with nor do they receive funding from Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) or Twin Cities Public Television (TPT).

10/06/2025

The decision to defund public broadcasting was made in Washington, but the ripple effects are felt right here at home.

The AMPERS group of 17 Minnesota community radio stations is no exception. In fact, federal funding made up to 50% of some of our stations’ budgets. This comes at a time when local trusted information is even more critical to keeping communities connected and informed.

While community radio has been defunded, it's far from defeated. At AMPERS, we fiercely believe that community voices are too important to be silenced.

Your support is needed now more than ever to amplify local voices, power critical emergency alerts and share vibrant local arts and music by - and for - all Minnesotans. 🔗 Give generously at www.ampers.org/fund








AMPERS stations are not affiliated with nor do they receive funding from Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) or Twin Cities Public Television (TPT).

10/01/2025

❗️ Today marks the first day that community radio stations around Minnesota will not receive critical funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Due to federal funding cuts, some of our stations have lost up to 50% of their funding. Our 17 community radio stations include those in Native communities, Greater Minnesota, on college campuses, and more. Stations are owned and operated by the communities they serve.

Right now, local news, community connection, and live weather and safety alerts couldn't be more important.

❗️Your support is needed to keep community radio on the dial.
🔗 Donate now at: ampers.org/fund

09/30/2025

Due to federal funding cuts, some of Minnesota's local radio stations will lose up to 50% of their funding on October 1.

Your support is needed. Take action now to keep community on the dial when you support AMPERS and its statewide member stations.
🔗 Donate now at: ampers.org/fund

09/25/2025

If you know Minnesota, you know that the weather changes every 15 minutes. When it takes a turn for the worse, you rely on up-to-date information to keep you and your loved ones safe.

That's where we come in. AMPERS is a collaborative group of 17 community radio stations that, together, provide a layer of comprehensive local coverage for our state.

When storms hit, the power is out, and information is needed most, local station staff and volunteers air emergency officials’ updates during evacuations, forest fires, 911 outages, and other real crises every year.

‼️ But recent cuts to federal funding threaten some stations' ability to do this life-saving work.

You can help. Keep community radio on the dial - and help to keep Minnesotans safe. 🔗 Give generously at: ampers.org/fund

09/24/2025

Congrats to KAXE / KBXE!

It has been a trying year for KAXE so this recognition means more than ever - KAXE has been named AMPERS Station of the Year! 🏆

Through all the ups and downs, one thing stayed strong: our connection to you. Thank you for standing by us, lifting us up and believing in the power of local radio in Northern Minnesota. 📻🫶

09/23/2025

From local government coverage to education, health, safety, and local music, local community radio stations across Minnesota gives voice to our communities.

Right now, these important community connectors are at risk. Federal defunding of public broadcasting means many local stations won't get critical funding they rely on as early as October 1.

Together we can keep community on the dial - for all Minnesotans. 🔗 Follow our work and give generously at: ampers.org/fund

09/22/2025

Have you followed our new North Star Stories page yet?!
Get up to date on all the program's newscasts here: https://ampers.org/north-star-stories/

09/18/2025

Federal funding for public broadcasting was clawed back, but we're not backing down from our mission.

Community voices are too important to be silenced. That's why at AMPERS, we're working hard to keep community radio strong and growing.

Your support is needed now more than ever to amplify local voices, power critical emergency alerts and share vibrant local arts and music by - and for - all Minnesotans.

🔗 Give generously to support Minnesota community radio at ampers.org/fund

09/17/2025

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09/16/2025

Uniquely local and community-based radio ... that's us!

At AMPERS, the stations and programs are people-powered and human-curated. Stations are fueled by local staff and volunteers serving the public good.

This model helps communities amplify authentic stories that uplift the diversity of our state, including voices often under-or mis-represented in other media.

🔗 Check out AMPERS programs and support our work at: ampers.org/fund