Consortium Unveils "170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting" Campaign
December 15, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio has joined with public television and public radio stations across the country in an unprecedented effort to harness the enthusiasm of the 170 million Americans who watch, listen to or use the services and programming of public media each month (1). The centerpiece of the campaign is a web site - 170MillionAmericans.org - that represents the beginning of a grassroots effort to engage the support and energy of listeners and viewers in local communities from Homer, Alaska, to Fort Myers, Florida.
The Current is Having a Birthday Party January 21, 2011, First Avenue, Minneapolis
December 8, 2010
The Current announced today that it will celebrate its sixth year of broadcasting with a party January 21 2011, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The lineup is a cast of all-star Minnesotan musicians: Free Energy, Cloud Cult, Jeremy Messersmith, surprise guests, plus music spun by The Current DJs.
MPR News Programming to Broadcast on KRFI 88.1 FM in Redwood Falls, Minn.
December 7, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that MPR News will now broadcast via a low-power station on KRFI 88.1 FM in Redwood Falls. Since stations have a more reliable broadcast reach and more protection from interference than translators, KRFI will replace the translator signal on 96.9 FM previously heard in that area.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio Seeks Minnesota's Best Young Musicians for "Minnesota Varsity"
December 6, 2010
Classical MPR announced today that it is launching Minnesota Varsity: a program to showcase the best young Minnesota classical musicians. The program will accept submissions from January 3 to February 15, 2011.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Holiday Cocktails with Maria Jette at the Fitzgerald Theater December 18
December 3, 2010
Renowned soprano Maria Jette is welcomed by Minnesota Public Radio and the Fitzgerald Theater for an evening of traditional carols and spirits. Holiday Cocktails create the atmosphere of a cocktail celebration from the Mad Men era, featuring stylishly revved up versions of holiday favorites like "Santa Baby" and hits by Mel Torme. The ensemble features Maria Jette along with an eclectic mix of friends including Funky Town's Cynthia Johnson, jazz singer Bruce Henry and party trickster Phillip Brunelle, to name a few.
Classical MPR Presents Taste of the Holidays Exclusive CD & Concert with Steve Staruch
December 1, 2010
Back in its second year by popular demand, Taste of the Holidays with Classical MPR's Steve Staruch welcomes some of the region's finest musical groups to the historic Fitzgerald Theater to celebrate an evening of classical holiday cheer.
89.3 The Current and the Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: The Line Between News and Opinion" December 15 at The Varsity Theater
November 30, 2010
Join 89.3 The Current host Steve Seel and the Citizens League as they welcome MPR News' Chris Worthington and Bob Collins for a lively discussion about the line between news, opinion, and comedy. Topics will include Juan Williams, objectivity, opinion, and Keith Olbermann. The audience is invited to join the conversation.
MPR News Presents "Bright Ideas" with Guest Daniel Wordsworth and MPR Host Stephen Smith November 30 at The UBS Forum, St. Paul
November 19, 2010
MPR News' Bright Ideas series welcomes Daniel Wordsworth, president and CEO of the American Refugee Committee. Host Stephen Smith and Wordsworth will discuss giving aid in countries like Pakistan, Somalia and Haiti; how you get it all done from a Minnesota base; and how you make change in the direst of circumstances.
MPR News Programming to Broadcast on KITF 88.3 FM in International Falls on December 1, 2010
November 17, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that listeners should set their radios to the new MPR News station KITF 88.3 FM in International Falls beginning December 1, 2010.
Minnesota Public Radio News and The Humphrey Institute to Review Polling Methodology
November 11, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio and the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs announced today that they will undertake a thorough review of the methodology used in polls conducted during the 2010 election season. The process will include an internal review of the poll by the Humphrey Institute and an independent audit that will be made public. The independent audit will be conducted by Frank Newport, the editor and chief of Gallup.