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Public media is facing funding cuts at both the state and federal level that would significantly impact our programming, including news, music and culture, educational programs and the emergency alert system.

The White House is seeking the elimination of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, nonprofit corporation that supports 1,300 local public media stations across the country, like Minnesota Public Radio, as well as NPR and PBS.

This would effectively dismantle the public media ecosystem.Take a stand for this trusted public service you rely on today.

What you need to know now (Updated 5/13)

• Recently, President Trump issued Executive Order called “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media,” which prohibits any public media station that receive CPB or other federal funds from using those dollars for NPR and PBS. While the Executive Order does not immediately terminate CPB funding, or the funding public media stations such as Minnesota Public Radio receive through the CPB, it could present a significant challenge to the public media system. The CPB has issued a statement asserting it is not a federal government agency subject to the President's authority.
• Also, President Trump attempted to fire three members of the CPB Board. The CPB immediately filed a lawsuit against the Administration noting that CPB is an independent organization, not a government entity, and its board members are not government officers. A judge issued an order preventing the firing of these Board members, with another hearing scheduled for May 14.
• Finally, President Trump released his FY26 Budget Proposal, which proposes the elimination of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It is also important to note that while this budget proposal provides a guide to Congress regarding the President's priorities, it is not binding. It is up to Congress to determine funding levels for the CPB.

Share your support on social media!

Post a message about what you love about Minnesota Public Radio and public media. Feel free to include one of our shareable graphics.

Social Media Toolkit: Share Your Support

You can make a difference just by sharing your support on social media. Post a message about what you love about Minnesota Public Radio and public media. Feel free to include the graphics below and the hashtag #ProtectMyPublicMedia.

Sample post:
As an MPR listener, I value the news, music, and educational programs offered to all Minnesotans, connecting communities across the state. Cuts to funding would have a devastating impact on public media nationwide. Join me and take action at mpr.org/action #ProtectMyPublicMedia

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Why is Minnesota Public Radio and the public media ecosystem important?  

• As the second largest local public media station in the nation, MPR delivers programming and services of unparalleled value across the region.

• Public media is the country’s only no-cost, commercial-free, local, nonprofit news and information service, resulting from a highly efficient public-private partnership.

• Public media strengthens our society by delivering balanced, fact-based insights and diverse perspectives that foster meaningful dialogue and build community connections while serving as the backbone of emergency alert systems that keep Americans informed and safe during emergencies.

Contact Us 

Inquiries for Minnesota Public Radio should be directed to our Member & Audience Services department by using our our contact form or by phone at 651-290-1212 | 1-800-228-7123. (Phones open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, open 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT Fridays).