About This Station

**Jazz88 Minneapolis KBEM** is the Twin Cities' dedicated voice for jazz and roots music, operating as a 100% listener-supported station. As a program of Minneapolis Public Schools, it pairs its full-time jazz format with a hands-on educational program focused on broadcasting and production, making it a unique hybrid of community radio and student training ground. The station is a top-rated full-time jazz outlet nationally and was named the 2023 Ampers Station of the Year, also carrying MnDOT traffic reports during morning and evening drives alongside BBC World News. Beyond music, it highlights local artists through features like "Minnesota Jazz Tracks" and covers jazz history and new releases in its news archive, from tributes to Louis Armstrong to updates on contemporary projects. Programming is in English, and the station actively invites listener donations, car donations, and community partnerships to sustain its educational and on-air mission.