Marc serves on the MPR | APM board and appreciates the depth of journalism here. He shared, “Local journalism is dying in many places. We are fortunate to have vibrant local print and broadcast journalism. It’s really important. So much happens at the local level. MPR is doing the work regionally and nationally, too.”
Memories often return to us from sounds. Missy Staples Thompson remembers both of her grandfathers through the sounds of opera. She remembers Saturday afternoons with them as each listened to the Metropolitan Opera on the radio.
“We both loved the classical station, and after milking the cows, we kept the radio turned to classical and played the music for the cows all night. The music was soothing and comforting for us, and for the cows!'
“For me, it’s not just connection. When I listen, I realize both how vast, wonderful, and amazing the world is. MPR brings it all together, expands your mind and heart, and brings you closer to it all at once.”
Susan and Steve feel this is Minnesota Public Radio’s moment to bring our community together, which is why they made a generous lead gift to MPR as a part of Susan’s commitment to the comprehensive capital campaign committee.