Press Releases

Minnesota Public Radio News Names Jon Gordon Its First Social Media/Mobile Editor

February 24, 2010

Minnesota Public Radio announced today that Jon Gordon will serve as its newsroom's first social media/mobile editor. Gordon is the creator and host of American Public Media's Future Tense, a weekday radio program that has been a news leader reporting on emerging technologies and trends. Gordon will start in his new position in early May. John Moe, the former host of American Public Media's Weekend America, will assume Gordon's role reporting on technology matters.

Wits--A Good Laugh with Writers

February 19, 2010

Starting in March, Minnesota Public Radio presents Wits™-- a four-part humor series hosted by John Moe and featuring John Munson on upright bass and mic at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

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.