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 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.
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.
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.
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' 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.
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 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.
On Monday, November 22, 2010, Garrison Keillor welcomes Walter F. Mondale, former vice president and Minnesota state senator, to the stage of the historic Fitzgerald Theater for an evening of conversation and in-depth discussion on the occasion of Mr. Mondale's new memoir, The Good Fight: A Life In Liberal Politics (written with David Hage). Tickets are on sale now.
American Public Media Group (APMG) announced today that Dr. Marilyn Sutton, M.A., Ph.D. has been elected to Minnesota Public Radio and APMG's board of trustees. Sutton is currently serving on the board of Southern California Public Radio (an associate company of APMG).