The Current announced it has promoted music director, David Safar, to the new role of Head of Music, Artist and Label Relations for The Current. In this new role, David is responsible for leading the direction of the music on The Current, The Current’s streams, and curation on digital platforms.
After an extensive national search, American Public Media Group (APMG) announced it has hired Christine Phelps as the company’s new senior vice president & chief human resources officer.
Starting Dec. 3, veteran Twin Cities journalist Angela Davis will host a new program on MPR News. MPR News with Angela Davis will air weekdays at 11 a.m. on 91.1 FM in the Twin Cities and on MPR News stations throughout the state.
The Current has been invited back to broadcast at the Iceland Airwaves Festival, a four-day music event featuring hundreds of emerging musical acts from around the world.
Minnesota Public Radio today announced that Kenneth “Ken” Holmen, M.D., president and CEO of CentraCare Health, has been elected to MPR’s board of trustees. Dr. Holmen has led the St. Cloud-headquartered health system since January of 2015.
The Current today announced the launch of a new hip-hop and R&B show. The Message, hosted by Sanni Brown and Sean McPherson, will air Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. beginning October 10.
Roth will serve as MPR News’ first reporter dedicated to covering mental health.
Long-time Twin Cities news anchor and reporter Angela Davis will join MPR News as host of its 11 a.m. program, focusing on important issues facing Minnesotans and the state. She will start this new position in early November.
Minnesota Public Radio today announced its 2018 State Fair booth activities and MPR Day lineup.
Michael Barone, host and senior executive producer of Pipedreams, will celebrate his 50th anniversary of employment at Minnesota Public Radio on August 20. Barone has been a constant behind the microphone of the organ music program, which itself is approaching a 35th anniversary as a national program.