Minnesota Public Radio stations in Moorhead and Appleton sustain damage
August 15, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio's transmitters in Moorhead (KCCM) and Appleton (KRSU) have sustained storm damage. Listeners in these areas may experience problems
Press Releases
Minnesota Public Radio Names Cathy Nevanen Network Sales Manager
August 12, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that it has named Cathy Nevanen network sales supervisor. In addition to her current responsibilities as sales account executive for MPR's Duluth network station, Nevanen will supervise MPR network stations sales representatives in Collegeville, Rochester, Bemidji/Brainerd and Moorhead, Minn. Nevanen will assume her new responsibilities on August 31, 2009.
"My First Recession" helps teens tell the stories of their first recession
August 10, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio today announced the launch of a multi-media project that gives teens a creative outlet for discussing the toll of the recession in their lives.
89.3 The Current and the Citizens League present "Policy and a Pint: No Impact Man" at The UBS Forum September 17
August 10, 2009
Author Colin Beaven will join 89.3 The Current's Steve Seel for the next installment of Policy and a Pint. The audience is invited to join their discussion about the different ways to reduce your carbon footprint and why Beaven thinks this can make your life better.
Minnesota Public Radio to Present On-stage Performances and Live Broadcasts Throughout the 2009 Minnesota State Fair
August 6, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio will sponsor live broadcasts and on-stage events every day of this year's Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 27-Sept. 7. Hosts from MPR News, The Current and Classical MPR will be on hand to present political leaders and local music stars, all while getting a chance to mix with fair goers.
Minnesota Public Radio Brings The Current's Eclectic Music Programming to 93.5 FM in St. Peter
July 20, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that its eclectic music service The Current will broadcast in the St. Peter area on 93.9 FM.
Minnesota Public Radio Debuts Fresh Web Site Redesigns for Classical Minnesota Public Radio and The Current
July 8, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio announced today the debut of fresh Web designs for its two music services -- The Current and ClassicalMPR. The designs will make it even easier for listeners to experience the programming and special online features--easy access to live Web streams of music, playlists, video of in-studio performances, blogs and song downloads of the day.
89.3 The Current and the Citizens League present "Policy and a Pint: Threats to American Security" July 14 at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis
June 29, 2009
For this installment of the "Policy and a Pint" series, 89.3 The Current's Steve Seel discusses how our national security is not just a question of which country harbors our enemies, but also of how well we protect public health and our food supply. He will be joined by guest Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the U of M.
Minnesota Public Radio Launches MPR NewsQ, Minnesota's Online Source for News That Matters
June 25, 2009
As a next step into the digital news world, Minnesota Public Radio announced today the launch of MPR NewsQ--one of Minnesota's strongest resources for statewide online news and commentary. MPR NewsQ--found at mprnewsq.org--is a bridge from Minnesota Public Radio's broadcast and early Web history to its future as a multimedia news provider.
The Current Receives National Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
May 6, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio's The Current announced today that it has received a My Source Community Impact Award for Engagement from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).