Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series Welcomes Roxana Saberi to St. Paul on Thursday, Sept. 23
September 16, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio welcomes Roxana Saberi to the O'Shaughnessy Educational Center at the University of St. Thomas on Thursday, Sept. 23. Saberi was arrested and imprisoned while working as a freelance journalist in Tehran in January 2009. MPR News' Stephen John will host the discussion.
Author Jonathan Franzen's Talking Volmes Event to Broadcast LIve Via Free Webstream Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. CT
September 16, 2010
The sold out Talking Volumes with Jonathan Franzen program will now be available to the public via free live webstream Tuesday, Sept. 21 7-8 p.m. CT. Go to mprnewq.org to link to the video stream.
Minnesota Public Radio Adds News Programming to WGRH 88.5 FM in Hinckley, Minn.
August 24, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that MPR News will now broadcast on WGRH 88.5 FM in Hinckley.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Patricia Hampl's "The Big Time: F. Scott Fitzgerald" Sept. 18 at The Fitzgerald Theater
August 23, 2010
An original production commissioned by Minnesota Public Radio, Patricia Hampl debuts "The Big Time: F. Scott Fitzgerald," a staged storytelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's heroic--perhaps crazy and finally heartbreaking--dream of success and his determination to make his mark.
Minnesota Public Radio to Present On-Stage Performances, Live Broadcasts and Debates Throughout the 2010 Minnesota State Fair
August 9, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio will sponsor live broadcasts and on-stage events every day of this year's Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 26-Sept. 6. Hosts from MPR News, The Current and Classical MPR will be on hand to present political leaders and local music stars, all while getting a chance to mix with fair goers.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents The Women's City Cabaret Wednesday, August 18 at The Fitzgerald Theater
August 2, 2010
Join Minnesota Public Radio as we celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 19th amendment with the Women's City Cabaret. Host Jearlyn Steele of the famed Steele family will lead us through an evening of outspoken music and smart stories that our suffragist ancestors would be proud to hear.
MPR News to Host the Final DFL Gubernatorial Debate Sunday, August 8 at The Fitzgerald Theater
July 22, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio News will host the final DFL Gubernatorial Debate at The Fitzgerald Theater on Sunday, August 8.
MPR News to Broadcast "Austin at a Crossroads: 25 Years After the Hormel Strike" August 9-11 on All Things Considered
July 21, 2010
In a three-part series, Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Liz Baier revisits some of the crucial moments following the historic 1985 Hormel labor strike to air on All Things Considered August 9-11, 2010. The series will also appear on MPRNewsQ.org, with historical and current photos of Austin, video, and extended audio interviews.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents The Dinner Party Download; the Show That Helps You Win Your Next Dinner Party
July 16, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is excited to announce the addition of The Dinner Party Download, the popular news and culture podcast from American Public Media. Beginning today, MPR News will air an eight-and-a-half minute version of The Dinner Party Download every Friday evening at 6:20 p.m. CDT, immediately following the afternoon newsmagazine All Things Considered.
Minnesota Public Radio Brings The Current's Eclectic Music Programming to New Ulm on 95.3 FM
July 13, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that The Current will broadcast in the New Ulm area on 95.3 FM.