Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is a regional public radio network based in the U.S. state of Minnesota that has been broadcasting since 1967. The network includes more than 50 FM transmitters ranging from low-power translators in small and hard-to-reach areas up to full-power stations serving large markets. The organization provides receive three different services in the state: "news and information," classical music, and another "eclectic" music service known as "The Current" that plays selections from a broad range of musical genres. The main studios for MPR are located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Public radio - Network - U.S. state - Minnesota - Broadcasting - 1967 - FM - Translator - News - Classical music - Musical genre - St. Paul

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MPR is affiliated with the National Public Radio network, but also uses content from Public Radio International. Through its production and distribution arm of American Public Media, MPR produces a host of programs for national distribution. Included is the signature show A Prairie Home Companion, hosted by Garrison Keillor. Following a 2004 decision to distribute programming itself, Minnesota Public Radio is now the second-most powerful public radio organization in the United States behind NPR, though the network is still in close contention with PRI for the spot (PRI produces a higher number of programs, but American Public Media shows have higher listenership).

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National Public Radio - Public Radio International - American Public Media - A Prairie Home Companion - Garrison Keillor - 2004 - United States

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