The Current today announces the hire of local musician and journalist Diane Miller as host and producer of The Local Show. As the new voice of the show, Miller will offer The Current’s listeners a regular lineup of the best in Minnesota’s vibrant local music scene.
American Public Media Group’s (APMG) Board of Trustees announced today the selection of Jean Taylor as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of APMG. A search committee appointed by the Board led a rigorous, national search in partnership with Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in partnering with mission-driven clients. Taylor will begin her duties as CEO on Aug. 23.
Minnesota State Fair goers are welcome to join in on the fun of MPR Day on Friday, Sept. 3, at the fairground’s Dan Patch Park. MPR Day will feature a day of free performances and conversations open to all fair attendees.
American Public Media Group, including Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media (APM), is pleased to announce that Heather Riddle is the organization’s new senior vice president and chief development officer.
MPR News today announced it will create a new, daily Minnesota news magazine program, launch a new weekly program devoted to books and ideas, and make changes to its programming lineup as part of the newsroom’s strategy to invest in programming that meets the changing needs of its audiences.
Reporter Vicki Adame has joined MPR News as the newsroom’s Report for America journalist, focusing on the coverage of Minnesota’s Latino communities.
MPR News, The Current and YourClassical MPR present special programming the week of May 24.
The Minnesota Public Radio Board of Trustees has elected Jeannine Befidi, Mike Palmer, Bryan Phillips and Mandy Tuong as its newest members. The four valuable additions to the board represent a wide array of industries and areas of expertise, ranging from development and law to communications and financial strategy.
MPR News is pleased to welcome Sarah Glover, an accomplished journalist and media industry leader, as the newsroom’s managing editor, beginning today.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM) announced today the successful completion of Inspired by You, an ambitious five-year campaign designed to address the rapidly changing digital landscape and make transformative changes to better serve audiences in Minnesota and beyond.