Dakota Voices
The FCC is taking the rare step of opening a window for new applications for non-commercial FM radio stations. The FCC has not done this since 2003. Ampers sees this as an opportunity to bring the stories and culture of the Dakota people to Minnesotans through the a new radio radio station. Currently, the four Native radio stations that exists in Minnesota are all licensed to Ojibwe communities. This project will begin the process of helping to establish a Dakota station by commissioning an engineering firm to find a frequency that is available in our area. An engineering study must be completed before an application can be made.
$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.
The Dakota community with be armed with the information needed to apply for a non-commercial radio station that will then increase locally and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio. Provide Minnesotans with a better understand of the culture and history of the Dakota people.
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