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Minnesota Public Radio Brings News and Information Programming to Brownton (Glencoe) on 105.1 FM

March 5, 2009

(St. Paul, Minn.) —March 5, 2009—Minnesota Public Radio announced today that MPR News is now airing in the Brownton (Glencoe) region on 105.1 FM.

Residents of Glencoe can now hear the best of regional MPR News—programs like Morning Edition, Midmorning and Midday—as well as national programming such as Car Talk,^® This American Life,^® The Splendid Table,^® Speaking of Faith,^® and everyone's favorite, A Prairie Home Companion.^®

"We are proud to bring this service to listeners in Brownton," said Chris Cross, manager, Regional Networks. "Minnesota Public Radio believes in an informed citizenry, seeking to bring the best news and information to all residents in Minnesota."

Programming in Greater Minnesota is possible in part by funding from the State of Minnesota as well support from underwriters and members.

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Press Contacts:
Chris Cross
Minnesota Public Radio
507-282-0910
ccross@mpr.org