YourClassical’s Performance Today, America’s most popular classical music radio show, announces the four distinguished young musicians who have been selected as part of Performance Today Young Artists in Residence program. Each year, Performance Today works with the top music conservatories from around the country to identify their most promising talent to take part in the program.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), in partnership with the Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group, held its inaugural College Emerging Voices showcase on Tuesday, awarding $7,000 in prize money to students from around the state.
Following a national search, MPR News announces two major leadership hires: Darius Walker will be the station’s new managing editor, and Curtis Gilbert will be the deputy managing editor of investigations. The two will start in their new roles on Jan. 5 and Dec. 28, respectively.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) unveils a limited-edition Mall of America pop-up experience and collection of tote bags, hats and patches inspired by the creativity, community and local pride that make Minnesota special.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) announces today the election of eight new members to its Board of Trustees. Four of the new Trustees joined the MPR board in early December and four will join in April 2026, following a national search with Potrero Group. This is the organization’s first public search for new Trustees and advisory council members.
MPR News has announced that following a national search, political correspondent Clay Masters will be the next host of the flagship show All Things Considered (ATC). Masters follows 20-year All Things Considered veteran Tom Crann, who announced in April his plans to transition from MPR News to YourClassical MPR.
The Current has announced that Amber Hoback will serve as music director for the station. Hoback started at The Current in June. The station also announced programming changes this summer, including longtime weekend host Mac Wilson officially taking over hosting weekday evenings on The Current.
The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members. Dr. Sameer Badlani, executive vice president, chief strategy Officer, and chief digital officer for Fairview Health Services, and Marilyn Carlson Nelson, former CEO and chair of Carlson Inc., were recently elected to the board.
The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members. Sarah Karon, board president of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County and District 5 Town Commissioner in Longboat Key Fla., and Dr. Brian Harrison, political scientist and author, were recently elected to the board.
Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group has awarded $200,000 in grants to five early-stage media startups in the 2025 Next Challenge for Media and Journalism. This was the fourth year of the national competition promoting powerful and innovative startups reinventing media & journalism.