The Current Celebrates New Staff
June 14, 2022
In addition to new program director and associate producer, The Current has also promoted a new assistant program director.
Press Releases
Minnesota Public Radio Receives $56 Million Charitable Gift
June 8, 2022
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), a member of the American Public Media Group (APMG), announced today that it has received a cash gift of $56 million, the largest in the organization’s 55-year history, from an anonymous donor.
Karen Richard Elected to MPR Board of Trustees
February 9, 2022
Minnesota Public Radio has elected Karen Richard as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Richard is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Andersen Corporation.
APMG Virtual Conference and Career Fair on March 1
February 1, 2022
American Public Media Group will host its first APMG Virtual Conference and Career Fair on Tuesday, March 1. Registration is available here.
American Public Media Group Names Liwanag Ojala Chief Transformation Officer
December 14, 2021
American Public Media Group (APMG) announced the appointment of Liwanag Ojala as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective January 10, 2022.
The Current Adds Staff for new Urban Alternative Project
December 6, 2021
Julian Green has been named Content Director for The Current’s Urban Alternative Project, a new initiative from Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, KMOJ and The ICE.
Star Tribune Partners with Minnesota Public Radio to Expand “Star Tribune Connect” Program, Providing Grants to Underrepresented Businesses
October 1, 2021
Star Tribune Media Co., Minnesota’s largest media company, today announced that it has expanded Star Tribune Connect, an innovative program to accelerate the growth of minority-owned businesses through advertising and marketing collaboration. Building on the success of the first year of Star Tribune Connect, the expansion is fueled, in part, by a partnership with Minnesota Public Radio,
The Current Receives CPB Grant to Accelerate Urban Alternative Format in Minnesota
September 14, 2021
The Current, Minnesota Public Radio’s adult album alternative (AAA) station, has been named a recipient of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s (CPB) 2021 Urban Alternative format grant.
The Current Names Diane Miller as New Local Show Host
August 18, 2021
The Current today announces the hire of local musician and journalist Diane Miller as host and producer of The Local Show. As the new voice of the show, Miller will offer The Current’s listeners a regular lineup of the best in Minnesota’s vibrant local music scene.
Jean Taylor Named President & CEO of American Public Media Group
August 11, 2021
American Public Media Group’s (APMG) Board of Trustees announced today the selection of Jean Taylor as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of APMG. A search committee appointed by the Board led a rigorous, national search in partnership with Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in partnering with mission-driven clients. Taylor will begin her duties as CEO on Aug. 23.