Tune in for coast-to-coast classical specials tonight
October 8, 2009
Tune in to Classical MPR for two very special live broadcasts.
Press Releases
The Current and The Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: The Elements of Education" Thursday, October 8 at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis
September 29, 2009
Join The Current's Steve Seel for this installment of the "Policy and a Pint" series. For "The Elements of Education," Seel will be joined by Amber Damm, Minnesota's Teacher of the Year, and Nathan Eklund, former teacher and author of "How Was Your Day at School?"
MPR News Programming to Begin Broadcasting on KAUR 89.1 FM Starting September 15, 2009
September 9, 2009
Augustana College and Minnesota Public Radio announced today that MPR News will begin broadcasting on KAUR 89.1 FM starting September 15, 2009. Augustana College will continue to own the station, located on its Sioux Falls campus, and MPR will provide day-to-day programming, operations and maintenance.
KCCM, 91.1 FM in Fargo/Moorhead and KRSU, 91.3 FM in Appleton
August 28, 2009
A storm August 14 caused major damage to the equipment on the towers in these locations that we use to broadcast our classical music.
Minnesota Public Radio stations in Moorhead and Appleton sustain damage
August 15, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio's transmitters in Moorhead (KCCM) and Appleton (KRSU) have sustained storm damage. Listeners in these areas may experience problems
Minnesota Public Radio Names Cathy Nevanen Network Sales Manager
August 12, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that it has named Cathy Nevanen network sales supervisor. In addition to her current responsibilities as sales account executive for MPR's Duluth network station, Nevanen will supervise MPR network stations sales representatives in Collegeville, Rochester, Bemidji/Brainerd and Moorhead, Minn. Nevanen will assume her new responsibilities on August 31, 2009.
"My First Recession" helps teens tell the stories of their first recession
August 10, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio today announced the launch of a multi-media project that gives teens a creative outlet for discussing the toll of the recession in their lives.
89.3 The Current and the Citizens League present "Policy and a Pint: No Impact Man" at The UBS Forum September 17
August 10, 2009
Author Colin Beaven will join 89.3 The Current's Steve Seel for the next installment of Policy and a Pint. The audience is invited to join their discussion about the different ways to reduce your carbon footprint and why Beaven thinks this can make your life better.
Minnesota Public Radio to Present On-stage Performances and Live Broadcasts Throughout the 2009 Minnesota State Fair
August 6, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio will sponsor live broadcasts and on-stage events every day of this year's Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 27-Sept. 7. 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 Brings The Current's Eclectic Music Programming to 93.5 FM in St. Peter
July 20, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that its eclectic music service The Current will broadcast in the St. Peter area on 93.9 FM.