89.3 The Current Wins Station of the Year and Program Director of the Year at the 2010 FMQB Triple A Conference

Sep 21, 2010

(St. Paul, Minn.)--Sept. 20, 2010--89.3 The Current and its Program Director Jim McGuinn were named Station of the Year and Program Director of the Year, respectively, at the annual FMQB Triple A Conference. Selected from national peers in the non-commercial Triple A format, The Current won amid a field of renowned stations, including WXPN in Philadelphia and KEXP in Seattle.

"We are so honored to receive these awards," says Jim McGuinn, program director, 89.3 The Current. "To be recognized by giants in your field is an amazing feeling, and we're grateful to everyone for recognizing the contributions of the station to our community of music fans."

The 2010 FMQB Triple A Conference was held Aug. 11-13 in Boulder, CO, representing the finest in music, radio and the recording industry. To learn more about the conference, go to http://www.fmqb.com.

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 is heard on KCMP 89.3 FM in the Twin Cities, KMSE 88.7 FM in Rochester, 97.5 FM in Hinckley, 105.1 FM and 95.3 FM in Mankato, 95.3 FM in New Ulm, 93.5 FM in St. Peter, 103.9 FM in Austin; 88.9 HD 2 Radio in Collegeville, and online at thecurrent.org.