Minnesota Public Radio

11/05/2025

Where do you listen to Minnesota Public Radio? Throughout Minnesota, listeners are turning up their support to protect public media. Minneapolis-based artist Lucy Ann Comer captures the spirit of the MPR community in this limited-edition t-shirt!

Become a member and get your very own t-shirt when you start a sustaining gift of $5/month.

Give here: https://on.mpr.org/gtmd25

11/04/2025

Did you know each MPR Give to the Max Day shirt is individually screen-printed? Protect public media and join hands with your community in support. Donate now to get this limited-edition t-shirt designed by Minneapolis-based artist Lucy Ann Comer.

Check out the full t-shirt design and donate here: https://on.mpr.org/gtmd25
Screen printing by Overproof in Minneapolis.

11/03/2025

On Nov. 1, MPR was honored with a Forte Award from the Minnesota Opera at their Opening Night Gala. The Forte Award recognizes individuals and community partners who have an impact on MN Opera's mission.

MPR broadcasts MN Opera productions, and through that partnership, we help bring the magic of opera to listeners across the region. The award was accepted by members of the YourClassical, as pictured.

See more from YourClassical and the MN Opera here: https://www.yourclassical.org/minnesota/minnesota-opera

10/31/2025

Have a Halloween party this weekend? The Current has your music covered with their Halloween Stream. Tune in and celebrate the ghostly, the ghoulish, and the eerie — supported by AAA Traffic Safety Foundation.

Stream below or on The Current's app.

Your Halloween Soundtrack, supported by AAA Traffic Safety Foundation

10/30/2025

The United States of Americana has expanded! Join host Bill DeVille on Sundays from 7 to 10 a.m. to celebrate genres like folk, bluegrass, and alt-country.

The Current recently sat down with Bill to talk about his prolific radio career, as well as what you can expect to hear with the expansion of United States of Americana, a program that has been a weekend staple on the station for over 15 years.

Learn more here:

Beginning on Oct. 26, the weekly Sunday show will run for three hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — an expansion from its previous two-hour format.

10/28/2025

Join us for a night of honesty, insight, and connection at Talking Volumes with sensational poet Kate Baer on November 17 at The Fitzgerald Theater. Her work has captured the hearts of readers everywhere by transforming personal experiences into profoundly relatable art. Come for a night of cathartic conversation and discover why she is one of the most beloved poets of her generation. She’ll be reading from and discussing her work, including her new collection, How About Now.

Talking Volumes is a partnership between MPR News and the Star Tribune. Get your tickets now!

Learn more here: https://on.mpr.org/tvolkatebaer

10/22/2025

Election Day is less than two weeks away, and MPR News is here to answer any questions you may have - from when and where to vote, and information on local, state and federal elections in 2025, including mayoral elections for Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Plus, MPR News surveyed candidates in local and state races to hear about their background and interest in the office they are running for. Voters in Minnesota can use their Build Your Ballot tool to get information about the candidates in their area.

Find all the MPR News election resources here:

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2025.

10/20/2025

Congratulations to MPR News' Leah Lemm, and the team behind "Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice" as the documentary has won an Upper Midwest Emmy Award!

"Finding Manoomin" follows Leah's journey to connect with her cultural roots through the tradition of wild rice harvesting. You can see that here: https://www.mprnews.org/wildrice

📷Senior editor Leah Lemm at the Upper Midwest Emmy Awards

10/15/2025

Heading into fall, The Current has made some exciting updates, including an enhanced weekend schedule. Starting the week of Oct. 20, changes take effect that will add more listening time with hosts Bill DeVille and Barb Abney. Plus, a couple of long-time specialty programs get new Saturday morning slots, and fans of R&B and hip-hop get a new block of listening on Saturday nights.

Learn more here: https://www.thecurrent.org/updates

10/11/2025

The master of the legal thriller, John Grisham, is coming to the The Fitzgerald Theater on October 23! For decades his name has been synonymous with suspense, intrigue, and stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from the literary legend himself about his writing process, his iconic characters, and the inspiration behind his page turning novels, including his latest, “The Widow.”

Talking Volumes is a partnership between MPR News and the Star Tribune.

Secure your seats for a night of can’t-miss conversation. Learn more at https://www.mprevents.org/

10/10/2025

Today is the LAST DAY of our Fall Member Drive! Have you joined our community of members yet? Our goal is 5000 new members, and we still need your support! MPR needs your help to make up for lost government funding.

Already a member? We need to hear from you, too! Now is the time to consider an extra gift or to increase your monthly support. Every donation helps MPR chart a new path forward. Your support is essential to sustaining public media. Start or upgrade your sustaining gift now at on.mpr.org/falldrive25

10/09/2025

Pianist Michelle Cann talks about what public media means to her and how she appreciates everything she learns as an artist and as a person. What does public media mean to you? If you're considering giving to MPR, now is the time. Help us achieve our goal this member drive and support the community we build together through classical music. Give now at https://on.mpr.org/classicalfalldrive25 or by calling ☎️ 1-800-227-2811.