89.3 The Current and the Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: The Talent Gap, Rochester" October 7 at the Rochester Art Center
September 27, 2010
For this installment of "Policy and a Pint: The Talent Gap, Rochester," Tom Gillaspy will explain a new study suggesting that Rochester has the job growth to outpace New York, Boston the Twin Cities to the north. He will discuss whether the southern Minnesota city has the capacity to attract and retain new workers looking to prosper in the workforce.
89.3 The Current Presents "The Current Road Trip" Saturday, Oct. 9 at Beaner's Central, Duluth
September 23, 2010
Join The Current for "The Curent Road Trip: Duluth" on Saturday, Oct. 9. The free, all-ages event brings singer-songwriter Jeremy Messersmith for a concert performance hosted by The Current's Barb Abney. The audience is invited to experience the music, dance and learn more about the Minnesota music scene.
Minnesota Public Radio to Host Three Free News Events at MPR's UBS Forum in St. Paul
September 21, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio is hosting three upcoming free news events at MPR's The UBS Forum in St. Paul. The public is invited to attend and help spark the conversation.
89.3 The Current Wins Station of the Year and Program Director of the Year at the 2010 FMQB Triple A Conference
September 21, 2010
89.3 The Current and its Program Director Jim McGuinn were named Station of the Year and Program Director of the Year, respectively, at the annual FMQB Triple A Conference. Selected from national peers in the non-commercial Triple A format, The Current won amid a field of renowned stations, including WXPN in Philadelphia and KEXP in Seattle.
Minnesota Public Radio to Improve The Current's KMSE 88.7 FM Signal Strength in Rochester, Minn.
September 16, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that its eclectic music service The Current, KMSE 88.7 FM, will receive a signal upgrade in Rochester, Minn.
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.