Classical Minnesota Public Radio now broadcasting in Albert Lea
November 14, 2008
A new translator is bringing Classical Minnesota Public Radio to Albert Lea on 92.7 FM.
As part of American Public Media, Classical Minnesota Public Radio is the largest producer and distributor of classical music programming in the United States, operating both a regional radio service and producing and distributing several regular national programs: Performance Today®, SymphonyCast®, Pipedreams®, Saint Paul Sunday® and Classical 24®. Classical Minnesota Public Radio also offers multiple specials: Giving Thanks, a series of holiday programs and two Peabody Award-winning series, American Mavericks® and The MTT Files™.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio has a mixture of music, engaging hosts, the latest in classical music news, partnerships with world-class arts organizations, exclusive interviews and in-studio recordings, live events, CD reviews and live concert broadcasts from around the world.
"We are thrilled to be able to provide a wider range of service area to our listeners in southern Minnesota," said Christine Cross, regional network manager. "Classical Minnesota Public Radio is excited to able to bring world-class performers like Joshua Bell, Yo Yo Ma and Renee Fleming to the community of Albert Lea."
Minnesota Public Radio® operates a 38-station radio network serving virtually all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states and produces programming for radio, Internet and face-to-face audiences. Programs produced by Minnesota Public Radio's parent company, American Public Media,™ reach 15.9 million listeners nationwide each week. Of those, nearly 800,000 listen regionally, in Minnesota and surrounding states. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at www.mpr.org.
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Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only. Fall 2007/Spring 2008 average
Press Contacts:
Jennifer Haugh
Minnesota Public Radio
651-290-1369
jhaugh@mpr.org






