Classical Minnesota Public Radio Moves Programming to 100.7 FM in Warroad
February 11, 2010
Classical Minnesota Public Radio announced today that listeners should set their radios to 100.7 FM on the dial.
Press Releases
89.3 The Current and the Citizens League Present Policy and a Pint with Thomas Goetz, editor of WIRED magazine, February 18 in the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio
February 11, 2010
Join 89.3 The Current host Steve Seel and the Citizens League as they welcome Thomas Goetz, editor of WIRED magazine and author of "The Decision Tree."
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Grammy Award-Winning Blues Guitarist Pat Donohue March 6 at The Fitzgerald Theater
February 11, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio welcomes one of the greatest finger-pickers in the country to The Fitzgerald Theater stage Saturday, March 6. From swing to jazz to bottleneck blues to folk, Pat Donohue is an amazing artist to behold.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents "The Guide to Coming Home: For Veterans and By Veterans and Their Families" February 10 at the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio
February 8, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio News invites veterans and their families to a special event on February 10, 2010 to share stories and advice. In addition, the program will welcome the return of Minnesota's 34th Red Bull Brigade, focusing on the unit's return and reintegration into family life and the workplace.
Minnesota Public Radio Brings The Current's Eclectic Music Programming to Mankato on 105.1 FM and on 95.3 FM
January 19, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that its eclectic music service The Current will broadcast in the Mankato area on 105.1 FM and on 95.3 FM.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents "The New Frugality" February 17 at The UBS Forum
January 19, 2010
In his new book, The New Frugality, MPR's Chris Farrell argues we can find more happiness by buying the best we can afford but the least we need. MPR's Chris Farrell and Stephen Smith, and their guests will discuss the history of debt, how sustainability factors into our financial health, how "thinking single" can ensure your retirement, how to resist the pressure to upsize and how to eat and drink well on any budget.
Minnesota Public Radio programming and projects supported by Legacy Amendment Funds
January 15, 2010
As Minnesota's largest cultural organization, Minnesota Public Radio's broadcast signal is available to 95 percent of the population of the state. Every week, more than 900,000 people tune into MPR's three regional services (News, Classical Music and The Current) for an average of eight hours -- Minnesotans spend 7.2 million hours listening to MPR each week.
89.3 The Current Presents Rock the Cradle January 24 at the Children's Theatre Company and Minneapolis Institute of Arts Campus
January 4, 2010
89.3 The Current presents Rock the Cradle, a free day of family fun, held at two of the state's premier arts and culture institutions. Now in its fifth year, the event has grown from 2,500 attendees its first year to just under 13,000 attendees last year. Families and social groups from all over the Twin Cities come together to enjoy music, art, books and their community in a meaningful, entertaining and engaging setting.
The Current Turns Five!
December 29, 2009
The Current announced today that it will celebrate its fifth year of broadcasting with a party January 29, 2010, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The lineup is a cast of all-star Minnesotan musicians: Solid Gold, P.O.S., Mason Jennings, Lookbook and The Twilight Hours (John Munson and Matt Wilson).
Classical Minnesota Public Radio to Host the Parker Quartet During a First-Ever Artists-in-Residency
December 15, 2009
Classical Minnesota Public Radio announced today its first-ever artists-in-residency, the Parker Quartet. The group will embark on a multi-tiered program throughout 2010--which includes appearances on Performance Today broadcasts, concerts throughout the region and at a non-traditional venue, The Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. The group will also teach masters classes, and will host a national string quartet competition for aspiring classical musicians.