Cathy Wurzer, host of MPR News Morning Edition and Minnesota Now and co-host of Twin Cities PBS’s Almanac, was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame along with four other Minnesota radio personalities on Saturday, Sept. 17. The induction ceremony took place at Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park.
American Public Media Group (APMG), including Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM), announce that Barry Gisser is the organization’s new senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Gisser succeeds Morris Goodwin who after eight years significantly increased the value of APMG’s endowment and led its investment strategy.
The family friendly music and art event will take place at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company
The Urban Alternative Project funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting hits digital airwaves June 16, 2022.
In addition to new program director and associate producer, The Current has also promoted a new assistant program director.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), a member of the American Public Media Group (APMG), announced today that it has received a cash gift of $56 million, the largest in the organization’s 55-year history, from an anonymous donor.
Minnesota Public Radio has elected Karen Richard as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Richard is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Andersen Corporation.
American Public Media Group will host its first APMG Virtual Conference and Career Fair on Tuesday, March 1. Registration is available here.
American Public Media Group (APMG) announced the appointment of Liwanag Ojala as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective January 10, 2022.
Julian Green has been named Content Director for The Current’s Urban Alternative Project, a new initiative from Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, KMOJ and The ICE.