MPR News Announces Launch of "The Daily Circuit" Tuesday, Feb. 21
January 30, 2012
MPR News announced today the launch of "The Daily Circuit," a news-talk program to air weekdays 9 a.m.-noon, starting Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Press Releases
MPR News and KARE 11 to Share News Coverage from Iowa Caucuses
December 29, 2011
MPR News and KARE 11, two of the largest radio and TV broadcasters in the Midwest, said today that they will share news coverage leading up to the Iowa caucuses Jan. 3, 2012.
Renowned Local Musician John Munson to Guest Co-Host Weekday Mornings Throughout January 2012 on 89.3 The Current
December 27, 2011
89.3 The Current announced today that renowned local musician John Munson will guest co-host weekday mornings on 89.3 The Current. He will join regular host Jill Riley 6-10 a.m. weekday mornings while The Current's Steve Seel is on family leave.
SOLD OUT "A Heckuva Farewell: Midday at Night" Honors MPR News' Gary Eichten on Thursday, January 19 at The Fitzgerald Theater
December 23, 2011
"A Heckuva Farewell: Midday at Night" event scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Fitzgerald Theater is SOLD OUT. Tickets went on sale Thursday, Dec. 22 to MPR Members and the event was sold out in 24 hours.
89.3 The Current Hires Long-Time Local Music Critic Andrea Swensson to Author New Local Music Blog
December 22, 2011
89.3 The Current announced today that it has named Andrea Swensson, long-time music editor and critic for City Pages, to serve as primary author for a new music blog about the vibrant Minnesota music scene. The blog will launch the week of January 9, 2012, on thecurrent.org.
Happy 7th Birthday! 89.3 The Current is Hosting a Two-Day Bash January 27 and 28, 2012 at First Avenue, Minneapolis
December 19, 2011
89.3 The Current announced today that it will celebrate its seventh year in the radio biz with a two-day birthday bash January 27 and 28, 2012, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The lineup features some of the best bands from Minnesota. The January 27 show lineup: Tapes 'N Tapes, Dead Man Winter, Low and Night Moves. The January 28 show lineup: Polica, Suicide Commandos, Sims, Haley Bonar. Both nights of the party will also feature music spun by The Current DJs. Ticket sale information is detailed below.
"A Heckuva Farewell: Midday at Night" Honors MPR News' Gary Eichten on Thursday, January 19 at The Fitzgerald Theater
December 15, 2011
Gary Eichten, legendary Minnesota broadcaster and host of MPR News' Midday, is retiring after more than 45 years with MPR's newsroom. To raise a toast in his honor, MPR is inviting the public to "A Heckuva Farewell: Midday at Night" on Thursday, January 19 at The Fitzgerald Theater. The program will be recorded for broadcast the following day, Friday, January 20 at 11 a.m. on 91.1 FM News.
Update about Bemidji and North Central's MPR service
November 30, 2011
MPR stations serving Bemidji, Cass Lake, Park Rapids, Walker and Grand Rapids suffered a major failure in the antenna system on Thanksgiving Day. As a result, MPR News and Classical MPR service in that region have been impacted. We're working to correct the service.
89.3 The Current Names David Safar Music Director and Lindsay Kimball Assistant Program Director
November 29, 2011
89.3 The Current announced today that it has named David Safar Music Director and Lindsay Kimball Assistant Program Director. Both will assume their new duties on December 12, 2011.
MPR News' Bright Ideas Presents Power Line's John Hinderaker on November 29 at The UBS Forum
November 28, 2011
MPR News' Bright Ideas welcomes John Hinderaker, the founder of the popular conservative blog Power Line, for this installment of MPR News' Bright Ideas series. Host Stephen Smith will talk with Hinderaker about the presidential campaign, the economy and his work as a lawyer.