Minnesota Stories

About this original series

Minnesota Stories is an evolving showcase for local citizen media. There are so many interesting stories in Minnesota - personal stories, independent films and music, hyperlocal politics - yet they're rarely seen or heard. We put a spotlight on the people and places that fall through the cracks of broadcast media.

Episodes of Minnesota Stories

    • Alex Stenback spotlight

      Alex Stenback spotlight

      • Release date
        Aug 22, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:56
    • Utne Independent Press Awards 2011

      Utne Independent Press Awards 2011

      • Release date
        May 15, 2011
      • Runtime
        10:55
    • Fridley Patch promo

      Promo for a video series...wherein Chuck Olsen returns to his native Fridley to see what's changed and what's the same.

      • Release date
        May 4, 2011
      • Runtime
        00:52
    • Slapping Purses on Halloween

      Minneapolis glitchmaster Slapping Purses plays Haunted Carriage House Halloween 2010.New, slightly improved but also slightly messed up CrazypantsFX version!

      • Release date
        Nov 9, 2010
      • Runtime
        02:50
    • Dr. Garry: Give to the Max!

      Dr. Garry teaches you how to improve your "emotisfaction" through the Power of Giving.

      • Release date
        Oct 28, 2010
      • Runtime
        02:28
    • Sound Unseen 2009

      Chuck Olsen interviews Sound Unseen Festival Director Rick Hansen about highlights of films in this year's festival, running the gamut from jazz to rock, classical, and black metal; documentary, experimental, and narrative. Produced for MinnPost.com

      • Release date
        Sep 30, 2009
      • Runtime
        05:17
      • Release date
        Aug 24, 2009
      • Runtime
        00:30
    • Megan's Journey: From spinal taps to Glamorama

      On May 9, 2008, young Megan Nurnberger was diagnosed with leukemia. Now in sixth grade, Megan has survived a long trial of sometimes-painful treatment with the love and support of her family and friends. Now, Megan is dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer and is eager to share her story to help others. That's why she was chosen by Macy's to be the "child ambassador" for Glamorama 2009, a high-profile fashion and entertainment event to benefit Children's Cancer Research Fund. Produced by ...

      • Release date
        Aug 14, 2009
      • Runtime
        05:31
    • Clockwork: A new kind of service station

      Minneapolis-based web services agency Clockwork Active Media Systems recently took over a classic 1930's-era service station. Clockwork Eddie shows you what's changed - and what will never change inside this sweet shop.

      • Release date
        Aug 13, 2009
      • Runtime
        02:28
    • 48 HFP: Zosia Blue

      Long live the Komedy Koven

      • Release date
        Jun 15, 2009
      • Runtime
        06:06