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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  

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 27, 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, August 27, 2023   - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Laurels String Quartet   - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Laurels String Quartet   - 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Siama’s Congo Roots   - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Siama’s Congo Roots  

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August 27, 2023

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Carbon Sound & PureWateradio present the State Fair Producer Showdown!

August 25, 2023

These eight producers will battle for honor, for glory, and for a $500 gift certificate to Down in the Valley in the the State Fair Producer Showdown brought to you by Carbon Sound & PureWateradio! - Brainw0rm - Dave Kellner - Don Belly - Eslicky - Euphoria’s Room - Roc Barboza - Somburd - Wan Guru Don’t miss this special event at the MPR State Fair Booth on August 26 starting at 4 p.m. CT

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 25, 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, August 26, 2023   - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Aby Wolf   - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Aby Wolf    - 4:00 – 6:00 pm Carbon Sound and PureWaterRadio Present: State Fair Producer Showdown  

MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 25, 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. Friday, August 25, 2023   - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MPR News & TPT present a live taping of TPT’s Almanac   - 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meet MPR News Meteorologists Paul Huttner and Sven Sundgaard   - 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sahan Journal Presents  - 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Current presents Lady Midnight