Minnesota Public Radio

06/18/2026

Congratulations to teams at MPR News and The Current for taking home over 30 awards at the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Page One Awards!

The Page One Awards highlight the best work in journalism from around the state of Minnesota. Take a look at some pictures from the award ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, June 16.

Check out the full list of winners here: https://www.mnspj.org/2026/06/16/mnspj-2026-page-one-awards-winners/

06/17/2026

Thank you, Mercedes and Joel! MPR is community-supported public media that is committed to staying accessible and free of paywalls. Your support is vital. Join Mercedes, Joel and thousands of other MPR members when you donate now! Donate here: on.mpr.org/fye26

06/16/2026

Looking for a joyful, family-friendly night out in Moorhead?

Come to Bring the Sing- a free community sing-along with YourClassical MPR and the Concordia College Choir Camp! Open to all ages and singing abilities.

Date: June 24
Time: 7:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30pm
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church

See more details, and register here:

Join us for Bring the Sing with Concordia choir directors, Dr. Michael Culloton and Dr. Stephanie Tubiolo and the Concordia Choir Camp!

06/15/2026

Congratulations to the team at MPR News who was honored today with three Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) awards.

The PMJA Awards recognize the best in public media journalism, spanning breaking news, investigative reporting, video journalism and more. MPR News won first place in the breaking news category and second place in the series and sports feature categories.

Learn more here: pmja.org/pmja-2026-awards-announcement and keep up with MPR News' award-winning journalism at mprnews.org

06/12/2026

Get your Minnesota state park vehicle permit when you start or upgrade your donation to $15/month or more before June 14! Give now here: on.mpr.org/fye26

06/10/2026

Join MPR News and Call To Mind host, Angela Davis MPR tomorrow for free virtual event exploring the growing mental health impacts of climate change and chronic stress. This webinar will examine how climate disruption, economic instability, job insecurity, and political division are contributing to rising levels of anxiety, grief, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.

Angela Davis will moderate the conversation alongside Rob Waters, founding editor of MindSite News. The conversation will feature Jessica Bari, senior producer at Call to Mind; Gale Sinatra, distinguished professor of psychology and education; and Thomas Doherty, clinical and environmental psychologist. Signup now: https://bit.ly/4ehzSgk

06/10/2026

From the Loon Baseball Hat to the Radio Racoon Mug, there’s a thank-you gift for everyone. Too hard to pick just one? Check out our Minnesota state park vehicle permit bundles for a touch of nature and iconic Minnesota symbols!

Make your gift now to support the non-profit public media organization you love and rely on here on.mpr.org/fye26

06/04/2026

The Minnesota state park vehicle permit is back just in time for summer! Start or upgrade your monthly donation to $15/month or more and choose the state park vehicle permit as a thank-you gift.

With the Minnesota state park vehicle permit, you can explore all of Minnesota’s state parks this summer while supporting your favorite local programs at MPR! Don't wait; the state park vehicle permit is only available until June 14. Give now here: https://on.mpr.org/fye26

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05/29/2026

Join us Friday evening for a happy hour following the DFL and Republican of the state conventions. MPR News Politics Editor and Politics Friday host Brian Bakst will be at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. in Duluth and MPR News host Clay Masters will be at Old Abe Coffee Shop in Rochester.

Join us for an evening of conversation and a behind-the-scenes perspective from convention week.

For more information, visit: https://www.mprevents.org/.

05/29/2026

The Current’s Rock the Cradle is BACK! Join us on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company for a day of art and music for kids and their adults.

This year’s FREE event features art making, a kids’ disco, an outdoor stage with live music from Koo Koo, The Laamartians, and more! Find the full schedule of events here:

The Current’s Rock the Cradle 2026 at Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.