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January 24, 2011
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Press Releases
MPR News and the Post-Bulletin Present "Fact and Fears About Public Safety in Rochester" Tuesday, Feb. 1 at Mayo Civic Center Ballroom
January 24, 2011
MPR News and the Post-Bulletin are hosting a community conversation about public safety in Rochester. As the community grows larger and more diverse, a perception persists that crime is on the rise too. But what do statistics tell us? What do residents say? And what's the opinion of community leaders who have experience with both the perception and the reality of crime in Rochester? This community conversation will separate fact from fiction. Host Kate Smith will call upon neighbors and leaders to share their stories in an event that is sure to inform and inspire.
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media Names Randi Yoder Senior Vice President for Development
January 19, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media has named Randi Yoder senior vice president for development. Yoder will oversee all company development initiatives and operations.
Cantus to Tour Greater Minnesota as Classical Minnesota Public Radio's Artists-In-Residence
January 18, 2011
Cantus will tour Greater Minnesota as part of Classical MPR's Artists-In-Residence program during the first months of 2011. The group will perform concerts in Ely, St. Peter, Grand Rapids and Crookston, Minn.
"Creating Civility," A Public Conversation with Krista Tippett
January 14, 2011
Events in Tucson have stopped many of us in our tracks. We are starved for fresh ways to talk about difficult, important things. Join Krista Tippett for a conversation about how we build a common life, even as we may hold deep disagreements over difficult issues.
Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media Names Valerie Arganbright Managing Director for Membership
January 14, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media has named Valerie Arganbright managing director for Membership. The position oversees the development and implementation of the company's member program.
MPR News Presents "Bright Ideas" with Guest Mark Addicks and MPR Host Stephen Smith January 25 at The UBS Forum, St. Paul
January 12, 2011
MPR News' Bright Ideas series welcomes Mark Addicks, Chief Marketing Officer for General Mills. Host Stephen Smith will discuss Addicks' belief that strong marketing can make a better world.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents "Say It Loud," A New Work About African-American Oratory
January 12, 2011
Hosts Stephen Smith and Kate Ellis will discuss their new book, Say It Loud! Great Speeches on Civil Rights and African American Identity.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents "Voice Match" with Sue Scott and Tim Russell
January 12, 2011
"Voice Match" tells the story of two star-crossed voiceover actors who finally meet after years of working together but from different cities. Sue Scott and Tim Russell play Greta and Charlie, who are about to meet at a trade convention. They are staying at the same hotel. Hilarity ensues. It's a new show by renowned playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. Sound effects genius Tom Keith will also lend his voice to the evening's fun.
Minnesota Public Radio News and The Humphrey Institute release results of polling methodology review
December 17, 2010
The University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and Minnesota Public Radio today released the results of a review of polling methodology used in joint surveys conducted during the 2010 election season. An independent audit of the polling review was released as well.