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MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

September 3, 2023

Come enjoy the Minnesota State Fair with us! Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR. You can become a member and receive a special MPR State Fair Tote Bag designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, find public radio merchandise from your favorite MPR station, spin our prize wheel (everyone is a winner!) and sit down to take in LIVE discussions and entertainment.  Sunday, September 3, 2023   - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pat Donohue, Richard Kriehn, & Dan Newton     - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Pat Donohue, Richard Kriehn, & Dan Newton   - 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Davina and the Vagabonds   - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Davina and the Vagabonds  

The Current Block Rockin' Weekend

September 2, 2023

All weekend long The Current is “rockin’ three-song blocks of your favorite artists.” Enjoy the final days of summer by listening to their Block Rockin’ Weekend!

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

September 1, 2023

Come enjoy the Minnesota State Fair with us! Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR. You can become a member and receive a special MPR State Fair Tote Bag designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, find public radio merchandise from your favorite MPR station, spin our prize wheel (everyone is a winner!) and sit down to take in LIVE discussions and entertainment.   Saturday, September 2, 2023   - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Colin Bracewell   - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Colin Bracewell    - 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sophia Eris w/ MAKR   - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sophia Eris w/ MAKR   - 7:00 p.m. at the State Fair Grandstand The Current's Music On-A-Stick featuring The Hold Steady with special guests Bob Mould Band and Dillinger Four  

MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair

August 31, 2023

Come enjoy the Minnesota State Fair with us! Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR. You can become a member and receive a special MPR State Fair Tote Bag designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, find public radio merchandise from your favorite MPR station and spin our prize wheel (everyone is a winner!) For MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair visit us in Dan Patch Park for music and podcast fun suitable for the whole family! Friday, September 1, 2023 MPR DAY in Dan Patch Park   - 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Radio Heartland presents The Cactus Blossoms   - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. APM Studios presents Smash Boom Best - 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. YourClassical MPR presents Known MPLS Choir   - 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. The Current presents Kiss the Tiger   - 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Carbon Sound presents Blu Bone

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 31, 2023

Come enjoy the Minnesota State Fair with us! Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR. You can become a member and receive a special MPR State Fair Tote Bag designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, find public radio merchandise from your favorite MPR station, spin our prize wheel (everyone is a winner!) and sit down to take in LIVE discussions and entertainment.  Thursday, August 31, 2023   - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. YourClassical MPR presents MN Opera   - 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meet the MPR News Arts Reporting Team  - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Current presents LAAMAR  

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 30, 2023

Come enjoy the Minnesota State Fair with us! Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR. You can become a member and receive a special MPR State Fair Tote Bag designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, find public radio merchandise from your favorite MPR station, spin our prize wheel (everyone is a winner!) and sit down to take in LIVE discussions and entertainment.  Wednesday, August 30, 2023   - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. YourClassical MPR presents Paperclips Trombone Quart   - 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. MPR News presents Tom Bowman from NPR - 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Westminster Town Hall Forum hour - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Current presents Dad Bod  

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 28, 2023

Come enjoy the Minnesota State Fair with us! Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR. You can become a member and receive a special MPR State Fair Tote Bag designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, find public radio merchandise from your favorite MPR station, spin our prize wheel (everyone is a winner!) and sit down to take in LIVE discussions and entertainment.  Tuesday, August 29, 2023   - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. YourClassical Storytime with Valerie Kahler and Steve Seel - 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. North Star Journey Live – Growing Diversity: The Changing Face of Minnesota Farming, hosted by Angela Davis  - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Current presents Pit Stop  

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 28, 2023

Come enjoy the Minnesota State Fair with us! Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR. You can become a member and receive a special MPR State Fair Tote Bag designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, find public radio merchandise from your favorite MPR station, spin our prize wheel (everyone is a winner!) and sit down to take in LIVE discussions and entertainment. Monday, August 28, 2023   - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. YourClassical MPR presents Titambe   - 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. MPR News Climate discussion with Kenny Blumenfeld, Senior Climatologist of the Minnesota State Climate Office, hosted by Cathy Wurzer  - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Current presents Faith Boblett