American Public Media Advances Innovation and Growth in St. Paul with Launch of Glen Nelson Center
February 20, 2018
American Public Media will look to expand the horizon of rising entrepreneurs and contribute to business development in St. Paul with the launch of a new and philanthropy-backed innovation center, The Glen Nelson Center, in addition to a startup incubator supported in part by $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The New York Times Brings Audio News Report The Daily to Radio with American Public Media
February 13, 2018
The New York Times’s audio news report, The Daily, will soon extend its current following of 4.5 million monthly unique listeners to the national radio audience. Beginning in April 2018, American Public Media (APM) will distribute a radio edition of the popular daily podcast to public radio listeners across the country.
Chris Thile Announces New Name of Show: Live From Here
December 16, 2017
Chris Thile announced to audiences on Saturday evening that the new name for his weekly variety show will be Live from Here. The host shared the news during the show’s live opening at The Town Hall. Produced by American Public Media (APM), Live from Here is the new name for A Prairie Home Companion with Chris Thile. Thile has hosted the program for the past year.
Statement From Minnesota Public Radio Regarding Garrison Keillor and A Prairie Home Companion
November 29, 2017
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is terminating its contracts with Garrison Keillor and his private media companies after recently learning of allegations of his inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him. NOVEMBER 29, 2017
American Public Media Group Names Babette Apland to Lead New Mental Health Initiative
November 13, 2017
American Public Media Group (APMG) has named former HealthPartners executive Babette Apland as managing director of its new mental health initiative. The hiring of Apland marks the beginning of the organization's ambitious five-year plan to bring public attention to mental health issues.
Hip-Hop Artist, Educator and Producer Toki Wright Joins The Current
October 31, 2017
Hip-Hop Artist, Educator and Producer Toki Wright Joins The Current
The Current Releases Podcast Exploring Husker Du's Legacy
October 30, 2017
The Current Releases Podcast Exploring Husker Du's Legacy
MPR Connects! Family-Friendly Events Planned for Bemidji, Duluth, St. Cloud and Rochester
September 14, 2017
Minnesota Public Radio continues its 50th Anniversary celebration in Greater Minnesota with four MPR Connects! events in Bemidji, Duluth, St. Cloud and Rochester this Fall.
Minnesota Public Radio Invites the Public to MPR Day in Moorhead on September 28
September 14, 2017
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Minnesota Public Radio hits the road and heads to Moorhead for its final "MPR Day" of 2017 on Thursday, September 28, at The Rourke Art Museum. The daylong event will feature live broadcasts of all three MPR regional services: MPR News, Classical MPR and The Current, as well as live performances plus free admission to the galleries. The day will conclude with a live concert at the Red Raven in Fargo featuring bands from The Current's Music Exchange with Manitoba Music - Winnipeg.
StoryCorps to Begin Recording Interviews with Residents of Saint Paul Tomorrow
September 6, 2017
StoryCorps to Begin Recording Interviews with Residents of Saint Paul Tomorrow