James Ganley Elected to Minnesota Public Radio Board of Trustees
March 2, 2023
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has announced that James Ganley, managing principal and member of the Investment Committee for AB CarVal, has been elected to its board of trustees.
Rock the Cradle Coming to Mia March 12
February 14, 2023
The music and art event for kids and their grown-ups will be held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company.
American Public Media Group Announces the 2023 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism
January 9, 2023
Finalists of the national media startup competition will connect with industry mentors and winners will split up to $130,000 in prize money.
Minnesota Public Radio Elects Bo Thao-Urabe to Board of Trustees
January 4, 2023
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is pleased to announce the election of Bo Thao-Urabe to its Board of Trustees.
Performance Today Names Five Students for 2022-2023 Young Artists in Residence Series
November 15, 2022
Performance Today (PT), from YourClassical and distributed by American Public Media, has announced five young musicians who have been identified for the 2022-2023 Performance Today Young Artists in Residence Program (PTYA).
Minnesota Public Radio Nominated For Two Upper Midwest Emmy Awards
October 5, 2022
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Upper Midwest Chapter has announced that Minnesota Public Radio has been nominated for two Upper Midwest Emmy® awards.
Rock The Garden Completes Its Run
September 28, 2022
The Walker Art Center and Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current announce the summer music festival Rock the Garden will retire following a lauded final installment this past June.
Cathy Wurzer Inducted into Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame
September 20, 2022
Cathy Wurzer, host of MPR News Morning Edition and Minnesota Now and co-host of Twin Cities PBS’s Almanac, was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame along with four other Minnesota radio personalities on Saturday, Sept. 17. The induction ceremony took place at Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park.
Barry Gisser Named Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of American Public Media Group
August 9, 2022
American Public Media Group (APMG), including Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM), announce that Barry Gisser is the organization’s new senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Gisser succeeds Morris Goodwin who after eight years significantly increased the value of APMG’s endowment and led its investment strategy.
Rock The Cradle Returns July 10
July 1, 2022
The family friendly music and art event will take place at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company