Minnesota Public Radio Brings The Current's Music Programming to Austin, MN on 103.9 FM

Mar 5, 2010

Minnesota Public Radio announced today it began broadcasting its music service The Current in the Austin, MN area on 103.9 FM and via web stream at thecurrent.org.

Residents of Austin are now able to access the singular music programming heard on The Current--the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from local to legendary, indie to influential, new to nostalgic.

"We're excited to extend The Current deeper into the Austin area," said Jim McGuinn, program director, The Current. "We've been broadcasting in Rochester since the station launched in 2005 and are ready to expand our service to southern Minnesota."

About The Current
Wherever it's heard--on the radio, online or through an iPod--The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside music that explores roots and influences. The Current began broadcasting in 2005 as a non-commercial, member-supported radio station based in Minneapolis / St. Paul. Since then, the station has grown into a far-reaching community with members and listeners joining in from around the world at thecurrent.org.

TUNE IN: The Current can be heard on 103.9 FM in Austin. Other MPR services heard in the Austin area: MPR News on KNSE 901.1 FM; and Classical MPR on KLSE 103.3 FM. You can also stream all of MPR's services at www.mpr.org.