Classical Minnesota Public Radio Names Violinist Chad Hoopes 2011-2012 Artist-In-Residence, Announces Inaugural Concert
August 1, 2011
Classical Minnesota Public Radio has named a teenaged prodigy its third-ever Artist-in-Residence. At age 17, Chad Hoopes, a student at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, has played with orchestras around the world. As Classical MPR's Artist-In-Residence, he will visit elementary and middle school classrooms around the state, performing and talking about the importance of music and the arts.
Minnesota Public Radio Swaps Frequencies in Rochester Beginning 12:00 AM August 24
July 28, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that it will provide extended news and information service to listeners in the Rochester area. Listeners should set their radios to 91.7 FM for MPR News and 90.7 FM for Classical MPR beginning 12:00 AM August 24. This change will also affect the Winona stations which will broadcast MPR News at 101.9 FM and Classical MPR at 107.3 FM.
Minnesota Public Radio Swaps Frequencies in Mankato Beginning 12:00 AM August 17
July 28, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that it will provide extended news and information service to listeners in the Mankato area. Listeners should set their radios to 90.5 FM for MPR News and 91.5 FM for Classical MPR beginning 12:00 AM August 17. This change will also affect the Albert Lea, St. James and Sleepy Eye stations.
Minnesota Public Radio Swaps Frequencies in Appleton Beginning 12:00 AM August 10
July 28, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that it will provide extended news and information service to listeners in the Appleton area. Listeners should set their radios to 91.3 FM for MPR News and 88.5 FM for Classical MPR beginning 12:00 AM August 10. This change will also affect the Granite Falls station which will broadcast Classical MPR at 89.1 FM.
MPR News Youth Series Wins Casey Medal
July 27, 2011
MPR REPORTER'S WORK WITH YOUNG STORYTELLERS WINS PRESTIGIOUS CASEY MEDAL, HONORING JOURNALISM ABOUT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Ed Asner as FDR at the Fitzgerald Theater on September 9
July 25, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio presents Ed Asner as FDR for one night only in the Twin Cities. This solo performance drama is based on Dore Schary's hit, Sunrise at Campobello, which ran 70 weeks on Broadway.
Minnesota Public Radio's Randi Yoder Receives 2011 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award
July 18, 2011
Randi Yoder, Minnesota Public Radio SVP and chief development officer, has been awarded the 2011 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Minnesota. The Outstanding Professional Fundraiser award is given each year to an individual who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner and is an inspiration to others.
Classical MPR's Steve Staruch Wins Advocate for Choral Excellence Award
July 18, 2011
Classical MPR announced today that Classical MPR host Steve Staruch has won the Advocate for Choral Excellence (ACE) award from the American Choral Directors Association's Minnesota chapter.
89.3 The Current and the Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: Telecommuting and The Future of Working" July 12 at the Varsity Theater
July 7, 2011
Join 89.3 The Current's Steve Seel for the next Policy and a Pint: Telecommuting and the Future of Working.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Juan Williams with Kerri Miller July 29 at the UBS Forum
July 5, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio News host, Kerri Miller interviews former National Public Radio news analyst Juan Williams at the UBS Forum. Williams is an award-winning writer and journalist, currently serving as a political analyst for Fox News.