Classical MPR Seeks the Region's Best Young Musicians for Minnesota Varsity
October 22, 2012
Submissions accepted now thru January 9, 2013 New this year: composition category with American Composers Forum
Press Releases
"Minnesota Marriage Debate," A Collaboration Between MPR News and KARE 11 News, On-Air and Online October 17-19
October 17, 2012
This week, MPR News and KARE 11 News, two of the largest broadcasters in the Upper Midwest, join forces for an in-depth series about Minnesota's proposed constitutional marriage amendment. The series will be broadcast statewide on MPR News and KARE 11 as well as online today through Friday.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Back Home: A Kevin Kling & Mason Jennings Collaboration November 23-25 at the Fitzgerald Theater
September 21, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio announces a one-of-a-kind show featuring a collection of songs and stories from Kevin Kling and Mason Jennings.
MPR Presents Back Home: A Kevin Kling & Mason Jennings Collaboration
September 20, 2012
Storyteller Kevin Kling and singer/songwriter Mason Jennings have joined forces to create Back Home, a one-of-a-kind show presented by Minnesota Public Radio about the ups and downs of Thanksgiving homecomings
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Loretta Swit in Eeanor: Her Secret Journey on Saturday, September 8 at the Fitzgerald Theater
July 17, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio debuts Loretta Swit in Eleanor: Her Secret Journey, at the Fitzgerald Theater for one-night-only. The solo performance drama is based on a play by Rhoda Lerman and reveals Eleanor Roosevelt's journey from the White House to the United Nations.
89.3 The Current and the Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: Generation Debt" Monday, July 23 at The Varsity Theater
July 16, 2012
For this installment of Policy and a Pint, join host Steve Seel and guests to talk about student loans--specifically, their necessity in today's crazy-expensive college world, and the burden they've created for the current generation and what they might do about it.
89.3 The Current Introduces The Current Sessions at the Fitz Debuting September 20 with Conor Oberst
July 10, 2012
89.3 The Current is proud to introduce The Current Sessions at the Fitz, a series of shows featuring nationally-known, acclaimed musical acts in the intimate setting of St. Paul's Fitzgerald Theater. The first show on September 20 will be hosted by The Current's Mary Lucia and will feature Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes on his first solo tour. Attendees will enjoy an unforgettable night as Oberst plays songs from his entire catalogue.
MPR News Wins 2012 National Association for Black Journalists Award for Radio Investigative Reporting
June 26, 2012
MPR News has won the 2012 National Association for Black Journalists' top award for radio investigative reporting for "Following the Firearms: Gun Violence in Minneapolis." The series documented the sources of guns used in street crimes in Minneapolis and showed the impact of violence involving illegal guns. The MPR News team for the series included Brandt Williams and Laura Yuen, reporters; Laura McCallum series radio editor; David Cazares, series web editor, Jeffrey Thompson, video and photo; and Steve Mullis, web production.
MPR News Adds the BBC's "Newshour" to Its Weekday Lineup 2-3 p.m. Starting June 4
June 1, 2012
MPR News announced today it will add the BBC's "Newshour" to its weekday afternoon lineup 2-3 p.m. starting June 4. "Newshour" presents news and analysis of the day's top stories from around the globe, helping listeners to make sense of a rapidly changing world.
89.3 The Current Presents "Local Current Live" with Chastity Brown, Van Stee and the Chalice June 27 at the Cedar Cultural Center
May 29, 2012
89.3 The Current believes Minnesota music rocks and wants to spotlight it live and out in the community. On Wednesday, June 27, join 89.3 The Current for "Local Current Live"--a showcase of our local music scene. The concert will feature a great mix of local acts: the folk soul of Chastity Brown, the airy indie pop of Van Stee and the sassy hip-hop collective The Chalice. The Local Current crew--David Campbell, Andrea Swensson, and Jon Schoeber--will also DJ between band sets.