Starting Sunday, Sept. 10, the weekly show expands to five hours of local coverage from 7 p.m. to midnight on The Current! Learn more about host Diane and the fresh programming plan.
Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group (APMG) is proud to announce it is joining a coalition of 22 funders across the United States to launch Press Forward, a groundbreaking national initiative aimed at revitalizing and empowering local journalism. As part of this strategic alliance, Glen Nelson Center is committing $5 million in new investments in media companies with a focus on local journalism over the next five years.
Today! The Current is bringing music and fun to Sociable Cider Werks on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Join us! The Current's Jade will provide the soundtrack, and Briston Maroney will perform a live set. This event was originally scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17; the new date is Wednesday, Sept. 6.
The 2023 MPR Tote was so in demand at the fair we ran out! Held over by demand, this is your last chance to get this special tote bag for MPR Members designed by local artist Genessis Lopez. Join the over 100,000 Minnesotans who fund trusted news that you rely on. Donate $10 today and get your tote bag as a gift from MPR.
Golden prairies and winding rivers of a Minnesota state park also hold the secret burial sites of Dakota people who died as the U.S. failed to fulfill treaties with Native Americans more than a century ago.
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, September 4, 2023 - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Heliopsis - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Heliopsis - 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Good Morning Bedlam - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Good Morning Bedlam
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
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!
The Current's Music On-A-Stick featuring The Hold Steady with special guests Bob Mould Band and Dillinger Four at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Saturday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. $27, $37 (all reserved seating) TICKETS at ETIX
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