Minnesota Public Radio

10/09/2026

How long will it take us to finish the Connected by Nature Puzzle?

Designed by MPR Graphic Designer Luke Mills, this beautiful 1000-piece puzzle is a real challenge. Can you beat us? Get your Connected by Nature Puzzle when you donate $10/month or more!

Donate here: on.mpr.org/falldrive26

10/09/2026

In a year of constant change, Minnesotans weathered it together. Today is the last day of our Fall Member Drive, and your support helps every corner of the state connected through Minnesota Public Radio. Start a sustaining donation or make a one-time gift at on.mpr.org/falldrive26

10/09/2026

UPDATE: Match met!

Today (10/9) is the last day of the Minnesota Public Radio fall member drive, and we have a big challenge for you. Thanks to anonymous members from St. Paul, when we raise $100,000 by 10 am, we’ll unlock $30,000! Help us unlock these additional funds by donating here: https://on.mpr.org/falldrive26

10/08/2026

What's 100% merino wool and 200% Tom Crann approved? The MPR beanie, of course! Yours with a $25 donation today (Oct. 8) only!

Get yours here: on.mpr.org/beaniefb

10/08/2026

Feeling that crisp fall air? 🍂 We’ve got just the thank-you gift! Today only, our Minnesota Public Radio Merino Wool Beanie is 50% off when you donate $25 or more.

Your gift supports the Minnesota Public Radio services you love, including MPR News, The Current, and YourClassical MPR MPR, and you’ll get a cozy beanie that’s perfect for sweater weather. Donate now at https://on.mpr.org/falldrive26.

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our challenge this morning! We have another special challenge. When we hear from 300 new and renewing members by 6 PM, we’ll unlock $25,000 in extra funding for MPR. This generous challenge comes from an anonymous member in St. Paul who wants to inspire YOU to take action. Donate for the first time at on.mpr.org/falldrive26 to help us unlock these extra funds.

10/07/2026

We have a very special challenge. When we hear from 300 new and renewing members by 11 o'clock, you'll unlock $25,000 in extra funding for MPR. This generous challenge comes from an anonymous member in St. Paul who wants to inspire YOU to take action. Help us unlock these extra funds by make your first donation at on.mpr.org/falldrive26

10/06/2026

All day today: IT'S NEW MEMBER DAY.

Your new gift today is matched dollar-for-dollar by MPR supporters who made special donations to the Member Fund. They want to inspire YOU to join the community that powers MPR. Make your first-ever donation OR start your first-ever sustaining monthly gift - and MPR Members will match your generosity dollar for dollar. Make your gift now here: on.mpr.org/falldrive26

10/05/2026

Today is the first day of the MPR Fall Member Drive. Over the past year, member support helped MPR show up for Minnesota with songs, stories, and content that met the moment. Your continued support helps Minnesotans stay connected. Donate now at on.mpr.org/falldrive26

10/01/2026

Each Friday, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst hosts “Politics Friday,” where he discusses Minnesota politics, including the latest from the Legislature, election news and more.

On Friday, Oct. 2 at noon, DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Ron Schutz will meet for their first debate this election season. Brian Bakst will moderate the debate.

Tune in by listening to MPR News or watch the debate here:

MPR News presents election news and resources for voters across Minnesota. Get ready to vote in the upcoming election, understand the candidates running in local elections, and get the latest news.