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MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO
AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA
annual report
JULY 2014 TO JUNE 2015
Our mission is to enrich the
mind and nourish the spirit,
thereby enhancing the lives and
expanding the perspectives of our
audiences, and assisting them in
strengthening their communities.
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“MPR programming has been a stimulating
part of radio for me since I was a kid. MPR
has become my commute radio, my most
reliable news source, and the alarm on my
clock radio. It connects me to my city
and supports my sense of community.”
Chelsea Chase, member from Minneapolis
Dear friends,
Thanks so much for ensuring another
successful year at Minnesota Public Radio
and American Public Media (MPR | APM).
Just as we have for the past 48 years, we
still measure our success by the value we
create for you and the effect we have on
our communities here in Minnesota and
across the country.
Every year in our annual report, we
pause to reflect and to celebrate the
achievements and impact that you’ve made
possible. We also write to share where
we’re headed. MPR | APM is healthy and
growing. In fact, this past year, we grew to
serve more than 19 million Americans every
week—that’s a new record for us—and
we ended our fiscal year with a balanced
budget. As you read the stories that follow,
highlighting how we have “… enriched
minds, nourished spirits, enhanced lives,
expanded perspectives and strengthened
communities,” we hope you’ll feel a sense
of pride for the important role you have in
making these things happen and how your
support will make even more possible in the
years ahead.
Whether it’s The Current’s contributions
to our vibrant local music community;
Classical MPR’s historic live, national
broadcasts of the Minnesota Orchestra’s
performances in Havana, Cuba; or the life-
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changing and intimate stories Cathy Wurzer
shared with us on MPR News about Bruce
Kramer and living with ALS, we know that
our work is making a real difference for
nearly 1 million Minnesotans every week.
Thank you, again and again, for helping us
do that.
We are honored to be considered
among Minnesota’s leading institutions,
and we’re in very good company.
Minnesota has long been a hothouse of
local talent, creative ideas, successful
businesses and mission-driven
organizations that have grown to provide
national and international impact. Your
support makes it possible for listeners
across the country and around the
world to hear premier programs such as
Marketplace, A Prairie Home Companion,
The Splendid Table, Performance Today
and a growing array of podcasts, including
Brains On!, Codebreaker and The Dinner
Party Download.
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This is such an exciting time for MPR | APM,
and we have many great programs and new
experiences planned for you in the months
ahead! We hope that our work inspires you
as much as your support inspires us.
Thank you.
Jon McTaggart
Brad Anderson
President and CEO
Chair, Board of Trustees
P.S. If you ever have a question or
suggestion, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
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Journalism that
enriches minds
and conversations
Every day, through MPR News, Marketplace®, American RadioWorks® and
the BBC World Service, we deliver trusted, relevant news that is regional,
national and global, impacting the lives of the people and communities
we serve. We take our responsibility to inform citizens seriously, and we
work to provide fact-based news and critical context to every story.
The following pages highlight important stories from the past year.
Spotlighting why
bird flu matters
As the only broadcast news service that
covers the entire state, MPR News brought
timely and thorough coverage of the
avian influenza outbreak that threatened
the poultry industry and flocks in 23
Minnesota counties. Minnesota Turkey
Growers Association Executive Director
Steve Olson appreciates MPR’s careful
reporting: “MPR’s steady voice bridged
the gap with consumers who are further
removed from the farm than ever before,
helping to explain the magnitude of this
outbreak with both facts and connections
with farmers who were impacted,” Olson
says. “The public benefited from MPR’s
dedicated approach to covering all aspects
of the outbreak because a quick visit to the
MPR website yielded a variety of up-todate news, information and links.”
mprnews.org/bird-flu
MPR News reporter Dan Kraker records in Grand Marais,
Minn. In 2015, Kraker co-produced a special report with
Elizabeth Dunbar titled “Climate Change in Minnesota,”
funded by a grant from the McKnight Foundation. The
week-long MPR News series featured comprehensive onair and online reporting about how the changing climate
affects multiple facets of life in Minnesota. The series
earned a prestigious national award from the American
Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Amplifying
young voices
to tell new stories
University of St. Thomas student
Tarkor Zehn participated in MPR News’
Young Reporters program, which
gives high school and college students
experience in research, interviewing,
field recording, writing for radio, digital
editing and voicing. With the help of
MPR editor and producer Toni Randolph,
Tarkor reported a timely story about
the mobilization of the local Liberian
community to fight Ebola, entitled
“Ebola hits home for the Minnesota
Liberian community.”
“It was important to tell the story from
a Liberian perspective,” Tarkor explains.
“At the time, the American media was
telling the story, but not in a good way.
It was more about the hysteria and what
Americans should do about Ebola. MPR
gave me an opportunity to tell a larger
and more important story from a Liberian
perspective.”
Tarkor says Toni was an invaluable mentor,
and helped her learn several new skills.
“The program really gives a voice to
young people that they won’t experience
anywhere else.”
Now in its seventh year, MPR’s Young
Reporters program earned a 2015 Gracie
Award for the students’ excellent work.
“Marketplace programs have been a form of
Economics 101 for me over the past 10+ years.
Marketplace gives me just enough detail and
scope to help keep me alert to the world of
finance, business and so much more.”
Robert Fodor, listener from Charlotte, Mich.
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Marketplace embeds
in communities
to uncover the
whole story
Innovative, in-depth reporting is a
hallmark of all our news entities. In the fall
of 2014, Marketplace® launched its first
immersive journalism project: a “pop-up
news bureau.” This mini-bureau, staffed
by the Wealth and Poverty team, enabled
reporters to immerse themselves in the
Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland
Park, one of the country’s most rapidly
gentrifying communities. The team
rented a commercial space for three months
on the main street, at the corner of York
and Fig, which became the name of the
project. By becoming an actual renter, the
team developed access to the community
that could never have been gained by
“parachuting in.” The on-air reporting was
enriched online with video stories, digital
data illustrations, photo galleries, and
bilingual blog posts. marketplace.org/
topics/wealth-poverty/York-fig
Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal sat down with President
Barack Obama in the Oval Office twice over the past year
for timely discussions about the economic forces affecting
the lives of Americans and the controversial TransPacific Partnership agreement. Find the full interviews at
marketplace.org
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The MPR News team of Mike Edgerly, Chris Worthington,
Madeleine Baran and Sasha Aslanian attended a ceremony
in New York to accept a Peabody Award for their
investigative series “Betrayed by Silence.”
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Award-winning
investigative
journalism
“Art of Coding”
story creates
positive impact
MPR News’ commitment to investigative
reporting earned it the two highest honors
in broadcast journalism—a George Foster
Peabody Award and the prestigious
Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award—for
“Betrayed by Silence,” a series examining
the child abuse scandal in the Archdiocese
of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The multiplatform series, which spanned more than
a year, also earned a host of regional and
industry honors. This recognition reflects
the meticulous and sensitive work our
team of reporters and editors devoted to
reporting an important story.
mprnews.org/betrayed
Marketplace’s Learning Curve® education
series included reports about a juvenile
detention center for girls in Wyoming that
taught coding as part of the curriculum.
“Zen and the Art of Coding” told a
compelling story that inspired action. The
series led to quick completion of the
school’s crowdfunding campaign, an offer
to mentor students at the school, and
spurred an ongoing online conversation
via Twitter chat #jjedtech connecting
educators in juvenile justice facilities all over
the country. The series was widely shared
and lauded online by listeners, and the
young girl featured in the story landed an
internship in Washington, D.C.
marketplace.org/learningcurve
“I think it’s valuable to the entire
community to have a resource like MPR
that really cares about getting a story
right.” Paul Hillmer, member from Burnsville
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Music that nourishes the
spirit and builds bridges
“THANK YOU for this wonderful broadcast Sharing unforgettable
performances
of the Minnesota Orchestra performance
Anna is just one of thousands of
from Havana. I was born in Havana in
listeners, from the U.S. and more than
120 countries, who shared the unforgettable
live experience as Classical MPR brought
1948 and left in 1960. I have never, ever,
The Minnesota Orchestra’s historic concerts
in Havana to people around the world
heard the Cuban National Anthem played
through broadcast and digital channels.
With the unifying power of music, the
by an Orchestra. It was followed by
orchestra’s visit bridged not only miles,
but political and cultural divides.
Generous support from Glen and
The Star Spangled Banner ... I trembled
Marilyn Nelson, Lorraine Hart, 3M,
Ecolab and Pentair allowed Classical MPR
deeply at the sound of BOTH anthems.
and MPR News to accompany the orchestra
and share the unique journey. Special thanks
THANK YOU for that moment.”
to those supporters for enabling audiences
everywhere to be part of a history-making
opportunity with MPR’s long-time partner,
Anna, listener from Florida
the Minnesota Orchestra.
A young Cuban boy snaps a photo
while the Minnesota Orchestra
warms up before their historic and
memorable performance at the
Teatro Nacional in Havana, Cuba,
brought to listeners around the world
by Classical MPR.
classicalmpr.org/cuba
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Uplifting voices in
choral music
With expanded programming on-air,
online and on stage, Classical MPR’s
Choral Initiative ignites and celebrates
Minnesota’s treasured choral tradition and
voices from around the world. Audiences
enjoy the 24-hour Choral Stream™, a
weekly “Sing to Inspire” radio segment, and
regional choral concerts like Harmony in
the Park® in Duluth and Minneapolis. Under
the musical direction of Choral Initiative
Manager Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, we’re
expanding outreach to schools, festivals
and community choirs throughout the
state to inspire and amplify choral music
everywhere. classicalmpr.org/choral
Tesfa Wondemagegnehu is the inspiring manager of Classical MPR’s
Choral Works Initiative, a portfolio of choral activities to support Minnesota’s
community of voices. Every day, Tesfa spreads his passion for and celebration
of choral music to Minnesota’s schools and aspiring singers. Follow him
on Twitter at @tesfawon and #SingtoInspire.
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Performance Today
elevates the musical
experience
Every day, Performance Today® audiences
enjoy live concert recordings and in-studio
sessions they won’t find anywhere else.
Judith, a daily listener from New Mexico,
says host Fred Child “greets me every
morning with gentleness, wit, and gentility,
along with beautiful music, some familiar,
some totally new to me—giving me a
chance to learn and inspiring me for the
future with the wonderful new young artists
he finds for us to get to know.”
In June, Fred led 140 Performance Today
listeners on a musical adventure as they
shared a cruise down the Danube River
from Prague to Budapest, visiting the
places where Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak,
Brahms, and Strauss lived, loved and
worked. The group experienced beautiful
music, culture and history, all infused with
Fred’s insights and perspectives. A highlight
of the trip was having former Performance
Today Young Artist violinist Robyn Bollinger
accompany the group and perform
regularly. performancetoday.org
“By sharing this station with my family, their own passion for
classical music has grown. And my children are now involved
in band and orchestra. We love our Classical MPR!”
Rachel Schutte, member from Decorah, Iowa
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More than music for
more than a decade
When MPR launched The Current® in 2005,
it was a risk worth taking. We imagined
a new kind of radio station that would
become part of the community and make
the region a better place to live, and to
create, perform and celebrate music.
And it has.
For listeners in Minnesota and around
the globe, The Current is a curator with
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a human touch that fosters a culture
of discovery and engagement around
music. The Current shapes and elevates
Minnesota’s music scene by helping artists
build audience, sell music and connect to a
vibrant music community.
To celebrate 10 years on air, The Current
hosted 10 days of ‘random acts of musical
kindness’ in January 2015. Events included
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two sold-out shows at First Avenue with
eight bands, intimate performances at the
Turf Club, Fitzgerald Theater, Bryant-Lake
Bowl, and Rochester’s Mayo Civic Center,
a family snow tubing day, a Policy and a
Pint® gathering to discuss transportation
policy, and a lively Public Music Meeting
inviting the audience to influence
The Current’s playlist. Relive the fun at
thecurrent.org/ten
“No other station plays such an eclectic variety of music.
The Current’s amazing mix of music and incredibly
knowledgeable and charismatic DJs makes the Twin Cities
an active community through music, politics, art, theater
and more.” Caroline Johnson, member from Minneapolis
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Artists, listeners,
and partners feel
the Impact
“The Current helps us build relationships
with new customers and offer information
about what they’re hearing on 89.3.
The station also brings more artists to
the Twin Cities, often helping new artists
sell out a performance because their music
is in rotation on The Current.”
Dawn Novak, Electric Fetus Marketing Manager
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Staged in partnershisp with the Walker Art Center, Rock the Garden 2015
featured two full days of great music in the heart of the city, with 10 bands
ranging from Minnesota punk legends and stars of Afrobeat to scions of
rock-and-roll history. thecurrent.org/rockthegarden
Local artist Dessa appreciates the role
The Current plays in the community
and how it’s made a difference in the
lives of local artists: “The Current gives
independent musicians a platform to
connect with new listeners and it gives
radio listeners a chance to discover new
music. Bands around the country consider
Minneapolis a major tour stop, in part
because of institutions like The Current and
First Avenue,” she says. “I’ve been a public
radio listener since I was knee-high; and
I’m always excited to partner on a concert,
program, or special project with any of the
MPR stations.”
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Podcast hosts and award-winning authors Jess Walter and Sherman Alexie are pictured here at
the Fitzgerald Theater with MPR News host Kerri Miller talking about their podcast A Tiny Sense of
Accomplishment® and what they’re reading and writing. The podcast is one of several from APM’s
Infinite Guest podcast network, launched in 2014 to bring audiences a mix of new and familiar voices
and programs covering the worlds of food, comedy, music, art and culture. infiniteguest.org
New voices – new discoveries
Innovative music
resources for
teachers
MPR continues to grow the Music for
Learning portfolio, a go-to teacher
resource for materials that meet Minnesota
K–12 music education standards and
help nurture a love and understanding of
classical music among a new generation.
A special gift from John and Ruth Huss
supported the expansion of Classical MPR’s
education website to create new curriculum
standards-aligned resources. That includes
Audio Backpack®, a playlist creator that
helps teachers access and share expertly
curated audio clips to enrich teaching
about musical concepts, composers,
instruments, genres and time periods.
Inviting the audience
to create with us
MPR News on Instagram provides a
unique and distinctive place to showcase
news and feature content—stories that are
often best told through distinctive images.
We encourage audience participation
and have discovered and shared iconic
and memorable images from regional
photographers—both amateur and
professional. The images showcase the
state’s natural beauty, important news
events and unique personal moments.
instagram.com/mprnews
YourClassical.org for
life’s every moment
In 2015, APM debuted YourClassical.org®,
a website showcasing classical music
programs along with a collection of curated
music streams, unique programs and
relevant stories and features to promote
calm, focus and most of all, a love of
classical music. Website visitors can listen
to a live hosted program 24 hours a day
or stream themed collections for lullabies,
energy, relaxation, movie soundtracks,
choral music and more. yourclassical.org
“Classical MPR’s Audio Backpack is a versatile tool that helps
enhance and streamline my teaching. It makes my life easier, and my
students love listening to the clips!” Maia Hamman, Holdingford, Minn.
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Award-winning impact
We are committed to creating programming that matters to the people and communities we serve. Recognition from our audiences,
our peers and industry leaders reinforces our promise to deliver distinctive reporting and programming every day.
MPR News
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American Association for Advancement of Science Silver Award for “Climate Change in Minnesota”
George Foster Peabody Award – Radio Documentary “Betrayed by Silence”
Alfred I. duPont Columbia Award – “Betrayed by Silence” series
National Murrow Awards – News Documentary and Best Large Market Radio Website
Gracie Award for Student Series – MPR News Young Reporters Series
Regional Murrow Awards – Four First Place awards for News Documentary, Feature Reporting, Investigative
Reporting, Broadcast Affiliate Website
2015 Sigma Delta Chi Awards – First Place awards for Radio Documentary and Online Investigative Reporting
2015 Third Coast International Audio Festival – First Place for Radio Impact, “Betrayed by Silence”
2015 MN Society for Professional Journalists – Ten First Place awards
2015 MN Associated Press Awards – Six First Place awards
2015 Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association – Three First Place awards for Documentary, Broadcasting Writing, and News Website
2015 Online News Association – Finalist for Explanatory Reporting, “Climate Change in Minnesota,” and Features “Betrayed by Silence”
2014 Public Radio News Directors Inc., Awards-National – First Place for Long Documentary, “Betrayed by Silence”
2014 Eppy Awards – Best Use of Photography on a Website
2014 Online News Association – Data Journalism, “Betrayed by Silence”
MPR Young
Reporters
Simone Cazares,
Tarkor Zehn, and
Elizabeth Zalanga
celebrate their
Gracie Award
with MPR mentor
Toni Randolph.
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The Current
2015 Station of the Year, Non-Commercial,
FMQB Triple A Conference
2015 Society for Professional Journalists –
Best Social Media Account
2015 David Safar, Music Director of the Year
Non-Commercial, FMQB Triple A Conference
Marketplace
2015 Gerald Loeb Awards Finalist for Explanatory Category
for “York & Fig” series
2015 LA Press Club’s SoCal Journalism Award finalist –
(Multi-Media Package) “York & Fig” series
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Thank you
We are honored to thank and acknowledge the 132,000
members and hundreds of organizations that supported
MPR I APM during the 2015 fiscal year (July 1, 2014 to June
30, 2015). The following pages highlight leadership donors
who made gifts to support our daily work, designated gifts
to fund special projects, or donated funds to help grow our
endowment. The extraordinary generosity of our members
ensures that MPR I APM can be an indispensable resource
for our audiences and an essential public service for our
communities. Thank you!
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President’s Circle
Guarantor—$100,000 and above
Director—$10,000 to $24,999
Anonymous (2)
Nicky B. Carpenter
John and Ruth Huss
Doug and Louise Leatherdale
Estate of John C. Sall
Robert J. Sivertsen
Anonymous (3)
Wendy Bennett and Ken Powell
Sandie H. and Larry Berger
Nicholas and Abigail Boetticher
Susan S. Boren
Mary and Richard Brainerd
Carol Daly
Jill T. Doescher
Janet Dolan and William Moore
James L. and Emily B. Dunagin
Steve and Susan Fritze
Mary Gale
Barbara A. Gaughan
Nancy R. Gaustad
The Thomas W. and Lorna P. Gleason
Foundation of the Minnesota Community
Foundation
The Rosemary and David Good Family
Foundation
Lorraine R. Hart
Marguerite M. Harvey
Hoeft Family Fund of The Minneapolis
Foundation
Sara and Randy Hogan
Orville C. Hognander, Jr.
Amy L. Hubbard and Geoffrey J. Kehoe
Fund
Bill and Hella Mears Hueg
Ludmilla and Philip Isaacson
Innovator—$50,000 to $99,999
Anonymous (2)
Glen and Marilyn Nelson
Benefactor—$25,000 to $49,999
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Brad and Janet Anderson
Charles H. Clay Family CLAT Trust
Patrick and Lisa Denzer
Elise R. Donohue
Chip and Vicki Emery
John and Mary Feikema
Ian and Carol Friendly
William H. Halverson
John and Kathy Junek
Emery N. and Karen Koenig
Marti Morfitt and Patrick Weber
Kate and David Mortenson/
Mortenson Family Foundation
David and Patty Murphy
Margaret and Angus Wurtele
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Doug and Louise Leatherdale
Paul and Chris Kadue
David F. and Michelle H. Kallmes
Rick and Gina King
Steven L. and Jan L. Kirchner Family
Foundation
Al and Kathy Lenzmeier
Helen E. and Daniel T. Lindsay Family Fund
of The Minneapolis Foundation
The Lukis Foundation
McCarthy Bjorklund Foundation/Alexandra
Bjorklund
Jon and Debra McTaggart
Noble Family Foundation/Terry and
Bette Noble
Mary and Dick Payne
Tad and Cindy Piper Family Fund of The
Minneapolis Foundation
Robert and Rebecca Pohlad
Jim Prokopanko and Bonnie McPhee
Paul and Mary Reyelts Foundation
Roger and Carol Ryberg
Saunders Therapy Centers, PA
James Schenz and Miriam Simmons
Kathleen Stack
Austin and Marti Sullivan
Nancy Sweet
Kay Savik and Joe Tashjian
Henrietta P. Torgerson Trust
Joanne Von Blon
Peter A. Wiringa
Doug and Louise appreciate the countless hours MPR has kept
them company through the years—during commutes to work,
while chauffeuring their children around, and especially as they
worked with their horses in the barn.
According to Louise, the radio in the barn was most often tuned to
Classical MPR because “it was calming for the animals and calming
for me.” Primarily a news listener, Louise adds, “my daily listening is
such an important part of my life. I can get all the news I need and
feel confident that I’m getting the right information. Once you’ve
been spoiled by MPR, you can’t go back to any other station.”
For 35 years, MPR was a big part of Doug’s lengthy commute to
and from downtown St. Paul, where he was Chairman/CEO of
The Saint Paul Companies. “I always got the business news and
unbiased news of substance about what had happened during the
day. And when the news wasn’t of interest, I could turn to Classical
MPR. It was perfect.”
This year, the couple made a special gift, inviting MPR leaders to
use the funds strategically to make MPR even better. “We made
gifts to organizations, like MPR, that we thought were important in
this community,” Doug says. “I’ve traveled a lot, and found that no
other station comes close to what we have here.”
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Leadership Circle
Investor—$5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous (2)
Joy and Ali Alizadeh
Julie Allinson and Paul Erickson
Peter and Sally Anson
Frederick and Catherine Asher
Annette Atkins and Tom Joyce
Keith and Mary Bednarowski
Edward Bergmark
Karen Blumberg and Dan Rischall
Camille Burke
Michael V. and Ann C. Ciresi
Audrey Clay
Yvonne and Costa Constantine
Kristen Copham
Sandra and Lynn Davis
David and Vanessa Dayton
Stone Pier Foundation on behalf of
James G. and Megan M. Dayton
Cy and Paula DeCosse Fund of The
Susan DeNuccio
Terry Devitt
Katrina E. DiCamillo
Dan Dodds
David Duddingston and Clayton Halunen
Jim and Sherri Dwyer
Hugh and Joyce Edmondson
Kathleen O. and Gerald A. Erickson
Michael Anthony Esch
Andrew and Heidi Faris
Janice Kaye and Bela Albert Feher
Dan Feidt and Margery Martin
Richard and Beverly Fink Foundation
Lisa Gray
Beverly Grossman
Bruce and Joanne Gruen
Russell B. Hagen
Jayne and Al Hilde
Wayne and Dianne Hoeschen
The Karon Family Foundation
The Margaret H. and James E. Kelley
Foundation
Anthony L. Kiorpes and Farrel E. Rich
Kurt W. Klitzke
Eileen Marie Knopp
John Lilly
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R.C. Lilly Foundation in Memory of
David M. Lilly Sr.
Dana R. Lonn
Kathi Austin Mahle and Stephen Mahle
Catherine A. Mayer
Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland
Dick and Joyce H. McFarland Family
Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation
Alida R. Messinger
Dr. James H. Munn
Lynn and Ben Oehler
Bill and Barbara Pearce
James J. Phelps and Nancy McGlynn
Phelps
Louise B. Plank
Dr. Shirley M. Polly and Dr. David W.
Polly, Jr.
E. Thomas Binger and Rebecca Rand
The Rathmann Family Foundation
Cidney Rattunde and Cindy Haugejorde
Red Pine Fund
Marilyn and Steven Rothschild
Ed and Jenni Ryan
Kevin and Leela Scattum
Richard Schleuss and Ann Newhall
Debra Schumann
Joseph N. Shneider
Dr. Patricia S. Simmons and Dr. Lester
E. Wold
Annette C. Smith
William Svrluga and Lucy Gerold
Betsy and Paul von Kuster
Ed Wagner
Leona Werner and Robert Waldron
Rev. and Mrs. Chip Whitacre
White Pine Fund
Neil M. Winston
Mr. Chien-Chang Eugene Yang
Will Zimmerman
Leader—$2,500 to $4,999
Anonymous (7)
Steven C. and Beverly K. Aanenson
Carolyn S. Ackerberg
Jim and Julia Adams
Susan and Louis Ainsworth
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Denise and Maurice Holloman
Leadership Circle
Todd and Allyson Aldrich
Suzanne F. Ammerman
Prospect Creek Foundation, Martha and
Bruce Atwater
Jo and Gordon Bailey Family Fund of
the Catholic Community Foundation
Ellen and Michael Bendel-Stenzel
Deborah C. Bohn and Mark Simenstad
Michael Borromeo
Peter A. Boysen
William K. and Delores Brehm
Ken and Rita Britton
Brown Family Foundation
Allan and Lou Burdick/Burdick Family
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Denise Holloman realizes that what led her to a college major
in systems engineering—“I’m curious about everything, interested
in in-depth information but I also want to understand the
interconnections”—also explains why she became an avid MPR
listener soon after moving to Minnesota for a position with
General Mills. MPR satisfied her desire for knowledge.
“For me, MPR has really been about providing this broader
perspective in the most subtle of ways,” Denise explains. She
enjoys the unique reporting she hears on MPR from nearby and
around the globe. “Public radio helps you understand that we
all have stories, and so many of those stories help me understand
the human condition and a spirit that transcends continents.
MPR covers the world, and I appreciate that.”
Listeners for more than a decade, Denise and Maurice especially
appreciate that today MPR is accessible no matter where they
are thanks to the website, mobile apps and podcasts. “The
quality is excellent, the content is so broad, and that’s important
to me because I tend to like to explore. MPR offers me the
opportunity to explore every day.”
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Anne Schwichtenberg
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Leadership Circle
Anne recalls that one of her earliest experiences with MPR
was just after 9/11 when MPR News reporters came to her
Bloomington high school to interview students about their
reactions to the tragedy.
“They were talking to politicians and world leaders, and to
think the media was interested in what young people thought
and wanted to understand our perspective was very cool,”
Anne explains. “It cemented my lifelong devotion to MPR
because they cared about what we thought and shared that
with the community.”
Now out of graduate school with a PhD and a job, Anne
decided it was time for her to “put my money where my heart
was” so she joined the Leadership Circle. She also volunteers
time helping at MPR events. “If you feel a service like MPR
brings value to your life, you really need to support it.”
Anne says she appreciates how MPR expands her perspective.
“MPR often frustrates me, but in a good way. An issue that I
think has a clear answer, always has another side. MPR never
offers the easy solution. It really forces me to think for myself
and critically consider the whole range of perspectives.”
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Brad and Janet Anderson
Brad and Janet are both avowed podcast addicts, with
episodes stacked up and overloading their smartphone memory.
Brad says he loves how podcasts and other on-demand content
help him to be efficient about his listening and get different
perspectives on the news.
Janet especially appreciates great storytelling on demand and
on the radio. “When you have compelling human interest stories,
you can tell that they impact people, communities and institutions,”
Janet says. “Good stories can cross boundaries between
organizations and people.”
“Great storytelling and music have been important to us
throughout our lives,” adds Brad.
As chair of the Board of Trustees, Brad sees promising
opportunities in the new media ecosystem. “I’d like to see us
take full advantage of our passion for music, our passion for
trusted journalism, and our passion about the role a media
company can play in the community, to become more vital than
we’ve ever been. The tools to do that today are richer and
deeper than they’ve ever been. And the adventure of seeing
what could emerge out of this challenge for APM, I find exciting.”
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Roger W. and Hollie A. Parsons
Tom and Sally Patterson
Jeya Paul and Marek Ciolko
Jessica Paul
Mickey and Keely Pearson
Michael Peascoe
John R. Pendray
Dean K. and Julie B. Penk
Dr. Patricia Penovich and Dr. Gerald
Moriarty
Jeanne and John Peppel
Rosanne Pera and Tom Di Pasquale
Robert E. and Ann L. Perkins
Joseph Perra
Catherine Perrone and Phil Gerlach
Mary Lynne and Mike Perushek
Jenelle Peters
Rolf Peters
Barbara J. and Robert L. Peterson
Cheryl Peterson
Nancy and Dick Pflager
Jane Piccard and Hunt Greene
Joan and Robert Piche
Anne D. Pick
Margaret P. and John M. Pierce
Henry C. Pitot
Robert E. Plummer
Dan Polglaze and Pam Hermann
Dwight and Chris Porter
Kevin Possin and Ann Lavine
Jill K. and Greg J. Post
Y.S. Prakash
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Robert Prentiss
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Art Punyko
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Amy Radermacher
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William and Markell Rahr
Raj Rajan and Kavitha Sitaram
Robert and Emily Raleigh
Cecil C. Ramnaraine
Barbara Ratner
Nancy L. Raybin
William and Barbara Read
Mary and Joseph W. Regenscheid
Michael and Brittany Reger Family
Foundation
Lorna Reichl and Roger A. Peters
Brian and Dawn Reidinger
Bonnie L. Reiland
Andrew Reinhart
Jamie Lyn and John Reinschmidt
Andrew Julian Remick
Shelley and Richard Renner
Margaret Reynolds
Martha and Jeffrey Rice
James M. Richards
Lori A. Ricke and Eric Dunn
Mrs. Walter M. Ringer, Jr.
Mary Roberg
Catherine and Ferrol Robinson
Greg Robinson and Jane Sydor
Dr. Ann M. Rock
John Rodriguez
Nancy Roehr
Lucy Rogers and Larry Grant
Jim and Sheren L. Rogne
Laura Roller
David L. Rolph
Jean M. and Chuck Ronnei
Emily Rose
Glennette Rosenow
Scott N. and Margaret B. Ross
Steve and Anne Rozek
Roger and Kristine Ruckert
Stan and Chris Rud
Karen and Donald Rudrud
Phil and Evelyn Ruggiero
Laurie Rupe
Wendy Russ Robson
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Jill H. Rusterholz
LeAne and Bruce Rutherford
James M. Ruttley
Suchitra and Ramesh Sairam
Karen D. and Hunter Saklad
Amy M. Sanborn and Scott D. Sidney
Jan and Dick Sandberg
Helen Sanders and Mark Burdis
Dr. Paul B. Sanford and Mrs. Ann M.
Sanford
Anna M. Schaefer
James Walter and Lynn Carlson Schell
Beth Scheunemann
James A. Schewe
Elmer Schindel
Carol Schleif
Alex M. Schneeman
Audrey Schroeder
Mary and Carl Schroeder
Steven and Tami Schroll
Mendon F. Schutt Family Fund of The
Bonnie B. and Thomas O. Schwalbe
Anne Schwichtenberg
Julianne E. and Andrew Scrivener
Michael and Susan Seeland
Doris J. Seely
Sabrina Segal and Thomas Morley
Richard and Linda Seime
Sandy J. Selinski-Watson
Thomas A. Senn
Gary Lemke
Richard and Melissa Severance
Kristina K. and Joseph J. Shaffer
Neil and Sara Shah
Leo R. and Leslie C. Sharkey
Erica Shearer
John and Jane Sherman
Morris M. and Judith D. Sherman
Bruce J. Shnider
Sarah and Kevin Shriver
Mariana R. and Craig Shulstad
Cal and Sandy Simmons
Angela L. Simons and Wendy Sommer
Anne D. Simpson
Dr. Lawrence J. Sinak and Anne L.
Black-Sinak
Lisa Sinclair
Randy Singer
Bonnie Skelton
Jeff and Barb Skochil
Ann Skoglund
Margaret J. and Lee B. Skold
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Katherine and Douglas Skor
Ray Skowyra and Marianne Short
Nancy Slaughter
The Emil J. and Emily D. Slowinski Fund
Joan T. Smith
Douglas N. Smith
Graham Smith
Jeffery Smith
Chad A. Snyder and Amy Colleen
Luedtke
Stephanie Sommer
Nikki Sorum and Simon Foster
Anne Spaeth
Matthew Spector and Lisa Griffin
Vincent
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Spellman
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Pawel Stachowicz, M.D. and Courtney
Stachowicz
Ryan Stai
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Kempcke
David J. and Kelsey S.K. Starrs
Carol Stephens
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Roger Strand
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Christopher Sullivan
Julie and Bob Sullivan
John and Beth Anne Sutcliffe
Denise and Dave Swager
Barbara and Dick Swanson
Eric Swanson and Curt D. Nelson
The Henry and Virginia Sweatt Family
Fund of Schwab Charitable Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Swensen
Julie Switzer and Matt Layman
Andre Taddeini
Karen Tarrant
Tell Family Fund
Heather Thayer
Meg Glattly and John Thielen
Sandra Thompson
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Dr. Gerald W. and Susan E. Timm
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Janice and Christina Torres
Marcia K. Townley
Dick and Sandy Tracy
Judy Trepka
Barbara E. Tretheway
Amy and Ramu Tummala
Emily Anne Staples Tuttle Fund
William and Mary Upjohn
Peter Brown Vaill
Sharon A. Van De North and Lee L.
Knight
Laura B. and Jon Van Hofwegen
Cathie VanDanacker
Ronald and Carol Vantine Fund of The
Mary W. Vaughan Fund of The
Dr. Steven Veker
Janis Verruso
General and Mrs. John Vessey
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James and Dawn Voegeli
Jane Voglewede and David Abbott
Thomas F. Votel
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Sarah Walker
Rachel A. and Donovan A. Walsh
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Alison M. Warford
David and Mary Ann Wark
Nancy B. and Douglas Watkins
Jeffrey L. and Gail S. Watson
Watson Family Fund of The Minneapolis
Foundation
Ruth A. Weaver
Margaret Weglinski
Karen J. Weidner and Kurt
Klotzbuecher
Sandra L. and Arnold M. Weissler
Ronald Welch
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Dr. Don Wennberg
David West and Kristin Schoephoerster
Lauren and Robert West
Diane Wetterlin and Philip Umberger
Dr. Karin G. Weyl
William and Karyn Whitely
Robert B. Whitlock and Margaret R.
Weber
Per H. and Elaine Wickstrom
Chris and Sharon Widstrom
William A. Wiktor and Elaine Case
Frank and Frances Wilkinson
Foundation
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Mary M. Williams
Jodi Williamson
Debra Wilson and Peggy Brenden
Walter R. Wilson
James W. and Jane Wiltz
Sharon and Clark Winslow
Eleanor and Frederick Winston
John S. Winston Family Fund of The
Barbara Winthrop
Don and Betty Winton
Charles and Barbara Withers
Keith and Anne-Marie Wittenberg
Kelsy Wittmeier
Kate Wolford and Edward Reilly
Christine Wolohan
Michelle A. and Michael W. Wood
Claude A. Worrell and Kim N. Faith
Bernard and Jane Worth
Christopher Worthington and Gayle
Golden
Clara Wu
John P. and Eleanor Yackel
Biloine ‘Billie’ Young
Bernard J. and Ellen Young
Frank J. Zabel
Ellen R. and David Thomas Neale
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Lisa Zakula
Robert B. and Jessica Alderman Zeaske
Fred J. and Roxanne E. Ziecina
Phil and Anne Zink
Mary B. Zweber
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omitted from this list, please call
Melissa Schedler at 651.290.1331.
Raj Rajan and Kavitha Sitaram
Leadership Circle
Though they’re relatively new to Minnesota, Raj and Kavitha
have been devoted public radio listeners for years. Kavitha says
it was always on in her home growing up, and Raj remembers
getting goosebumps hearing Garrison Keillor recite poetry on
The Writer’s Almanac® in the early 1990s. “It’s almost like
homecoming, moving to the town where it all happens,”
Raj says.
This year, Raj and Kavitha joined the Leadership Circle and
dedicated their gift to recognize the excellent environmental
reporting on MPR News and Marketplace. “The environment
and the economy are always either-or subjects in media
coverage, except when Kai Ryssdal or Chris Farrell talk about
them—because they do so in the context of human activity,
society and macroeconomics. That to me is so critical to
getting buy-in from the public in terms of relevance and
credibility,” Raj explains. “MPR’s reporting has really helped
raise awareness about environmental issues and helped shape
opinion and public policy.”
Kavitha says she especially appreciates the global perspective
she gets through MPR, “national programming with a global
perspective and the BBC. I hear in-depth analysis, discussion
of issues, and context. You can’t get that anywhere else.”
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The Legacy Society
MPR’s Legacy Society
recognizes the very special
donors who have included
MPR in their estate plans—
through wills, revocable
trusts, retirement accounts,
life insurance, and other
testamentary gifts—or have
established a charitable gift
annuity or charitable remainder
trust to benefit MPR. We
are immensely grateful to
these thoughtful donors who
have made such a powerful
commitment to the future of
MPR, its audiences and the
community.
Legacy gifts received
this year
Our sincere appreciation goes out
to the families of the following
individuals from whom MPR
received legacy gifts in the last
fiscal year.
Charlotte and Kenneth Althoff
Sidonia Balke
Elaine D. Erickson
Ruth E. Halverson
Robert J. and Mary Jane Haugh
Richard L. Huberty
John C. Sall
Stephen A. Stoll
Henrietta P. Torgerson
Carol Ann Wallace
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Lois and Jerry Abraham
Mark Addicks
Jeff Adrian
Cynthia Aegerter
Sandra M. and Thomas Ahlstrom
Mary Therese Alberg
Dennis Albrecht
Thomas Allen
Annie Allen-Wyman
Julie Allinson and Paul D. Erickson
Debra and Michael Alwin
Laura E. Anders
Bolette S. Andersen
Lisa K. Andersen
David and Marian Anderson
Hobart and Charlotte Anderson
Sigurd W. Anderson
Suzanne and Tim Anderson
Richard Charles Annett*
Barbara Anton
Jean Murray and George Huston
Barbara L. Appleby
A. Jerome Arneson and Maryjeanne
Arneson
Ennis Arntson and Patrice Hedlund
Frederick and Catherine Asher
Sarah Atkins and John Hoggatt
Mary Aufderheide
Glenn and Carolyn Ayres
Jim Azarski and Nancy Werner-Azarski
Steve and Sharon Bachman
Ginger and Walt Bailey
Bashar Bakdash
Carole and Doug Baker
Harold M. “Chip” Treen and Laura A. Baker
Norman and Margaret Baker
Dr. Carol E. Ball
Phyllis Ballata
John and Cindy Banchy
Mary Bang
Brendan Bannigan and Kathleen
Just-Bannigan
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Paul and Mary Reyelts
Eric Weinberg and Susan Barrett
Kay and Tom Barrett
Gretchen Barsness
Marilyn and Merritt Bartlett
Bradley and Mary Jo Beck
Kenneth Beck
Pamela J. Belknap
Carol Belling
Susan Benfield
Keith R. Benson
Barbara Beresford
Ray L. and Carol J. Bergeson
Gayle A. Bidne
Leslie M. Blessing
Pamela Blixt
Piero Bocciarelli
Paul J. Bock
David and Shari Boehnen
Fred and Carolyn Bogott
Joel Boon
Susan S. Boren
Timothy Brackett
Leila Brammer
Carol Brandenburg
Sheryl D. Breen
Kenneth R. Brennen
Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Brier
Jeffery Scott Brockmann and Shane
Swanson
Waltraud A. Brogren
Peter C. and Ellen T. Brown
Thelma and Bill Bryson
Irene Bugge and Robin Maercklein
Marc and Tammy Bumgarner
Ronald M. and Kim M. Burd
Gene and Ann Burrish
James Callahan
Sally and Michael Carey
Bobbie Lou Carlson
Nicky B. Carpenter
Marjorie Carr
James and Kathryn Catalano
Ruth Burstrom and Niels Chapman
Dr. Kim and Dede Chart
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René S. Chartier and Marilyn Morton
Glenn T. Choquette
Adrienne Christiansen
Roger Clark
Richard and Jean Illsley Clarke
Morgan Clifford
Kellian D. Clink
Martha Cohen
Susan Colby and Larry Baill
Janet M. Conn and Mike Debelak
Nichole Coons
Kristin Copham
Stephen Coury
Terry R. Cox
Katherine Cram
Bonnie Creason and Douglas Giron
Reverend Jim and Jordel Crecelius
Catherine F. Croghan and Kathryn
Robbins
Carol Daly
James P. and Therese A.* Daniel
Greg L. Davidson
Barbara Jo Davis
Michael W. and Beth Davis
Cy and Paula DeCosse
William Dehoff
Kaylo and Mike Demopoulos
Terry Devitt
Carolyn and Alan Diamond
Eric Dick
Cathy A. Diers
Julia A. Dillon
Jo Ellen Doebbert
Joseph P. Donnelly
Kathie Lee Dormanen
Judith E. and Robert N. Dovenmuehler
Ellen Dresselhuis
Joseph and Lois Duffy
Heidi and Scott Dulebohn
Dick and Sally Duncan
Jacquelin R. Dunn
Ruth Caley Dunn and Steven White
Margaret E. Durham
Jim and Sherri Dwyer
*Indicates deceased Italics denote new members
President’s Circle,
Legacy Society
An MPR Trustee for 12 years, Paul says it has been gratifying to
“help guide an organization, like MPR, that’s doing something so
important for society.” In addition to their annual gift, he and
Mary have made an estate gift to ensure that MPR will continue
to benefit the community well into the future.
“Today, there is so much noise out there that you long for
someone who has done the homework and will give you a
balanced view, and MPR does that,” Paul says. “I’m going to
be especially dependent on MPR and NPR for the upcoming
presidential race. I’m counting on public radio to set the record
straight and bring some critical clarity to what’s out there.”
A regular listener to MPR News and The Current, Mary says one
of the things she loves most about MPR is “the serendipity’”
of tuning in and not knowing what’s coming. “Often I’m just
captivated by a story that’s not a calamity or a catastrophe.
And I love The Current’s morning coffee break. Just recently it
was ‘Songs about September,’ and one song after another was
just charming. It was a delight driving and listening.”
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Legacy Society continued
Dr. Robert T. Eagan
Joan E. Eckerly
Karen L. Eckman
Hugh and Joyce Edmondson
Tom Edwards
LaVonne J. Ellingson
Ron L. Ellingson
Sharon Elliott
Richard E. and Jean Engebretson
Nancy R. English
Hope B. Esparolini
William Etter
Nancy Etzwiler and Dan O’Neill
Kathy Farnell
John A. Fellows
Gertrude Hill ffolliott
John Fineberg
Becky Mallory Finnigan
Drs. Lloyd A. and Patricia A. Fish
Dr. Janice Fleming
Robert Florence M.D.
John and Hilde Flynn
Maren Flynn
Connie Foote
Mary Heer-Forsberg and Frank
Forsberg
Scott Foss
Clare Fossum
John E. Frank
Jake Hurwitz and Doreen Frankel
Marge and Dave Fraser
Sara Freeman
Barbara* and Bayard French
Sharon Fruetel
Rebecca A. Fuller
Elizabeth Gaalaas
Bruce L. and Alice K. Gaarder
Naomi M. Gades
Joanne Gaul
Pat Gavan and Stephen Gordon
Scott German
William A. Gerrells
Bill and Paula Glade
Thomas W. and Lorna Gleason
Janna Goerdt
Kevin Gordon and Michelle Traeger
Jon Kevin Gossett
Walter C. Gray
Susan Greer
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Kevin and Jan Gregerson
Keith R. Hacker
William G.* and Constance D.
Haddeland
David and Virginia Hahn
Linda H. Keller
Elaine Halverson
Ruth E. Halverson*
William H. Halverson
Murill P. Halvorson
Nancy H. Hanke
Carl and Mary Hansen
Janet and Glenn Hansen
David A. Hanson and Ivars A. Edens
Kathryn B. Hanson
Stuart and Gail Hanson
Jeannette Harrington
John W. Harris
Katherine Harris
Nancy A. Harris
Pamela M. Harris
Anna Harriss
Amy J. Hasbargen and Lance M.
Breiland
Susan J. Hawkins
Jennifer E. Hawley
Allen W. Hayes
Florence B. and Carter B. Hedeen
Cheryl L. Hegland
Julie F. Heilman
Michael Helffrich
Gregg and Shari Hietpas
Brenda Himrich
Dr. and Mrs. Walter A. Hinck
Alan and Judy Hoffman
Martha Price Hoffman
Diane and Tony Hofstede
Arthur L. Hogenson
Orville Hognander, Jr.
Frederick* and Sandra Holbrook
Virginia and Kristin Homme
Janet Hopper
George and Jane Hovland
William and Julie Howard
Fran Howley
Ruth and John Huss
Dorothy M. Hust
Ann Hutchings
Amy Hyatt
Dr. Frank J. Indihar
Jeannie Inglehart
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Helena E. Jackson and Doug Dunham
Roseanne Joy Jelacic
Ben and Aimee Johnson
Janice A. Johnson
Troy L. Johnson
Marilyn S. and William R. Jolitz
Kyle W. Jones
Linda Jones and Victoria Van Slyke
Charles R. and Sally B. Jorgensen
Marilyn Kaeli
Mark D. and Nancy L. Karason
Laurie E. Karnes
Lee and Judy Kaster
Harpreet Kaur
Patricia Keith
Kiki Kelley
Jerome F. Kemp
Gary and Shirley Kerkow
Dorothy Hagey Kettner
Robin Keyworth and Steven Haasl
Courtney C. and Robert B. Kiernat
Thomas C. and Patricia Kingston
Bob Kinkade
Anthony L. Kiorpes
Aaron and Dana Kirkemo
Lynne Eaton Kirklin
Edward and Judy Kishel
Sally and Bill Kling
Dean Knowles
Sharon and Scott Knuth
Tracy F. and James L. Kochendorfer
Arthur and Priscilla Kourajian
Janet Holtz Kraemer
John C. Kraning and Sharon A. Sinclair
Linda E. Krach and Robert L. Kriel
Rev. Shalom Kropfl
Paul and Linda Krueger
Martha Kunau
Myron D. and Anita H. Kunin
Marilyn La Brec
Joseph and Tara LaFerla
Shanti J. Lakhan and Craig Hanson
Lora Lakin
Jane Lansing
Sue and Lee LaRock
Michael Larsen and Linda Nelson
Virginia C. Larsen
James M. Larson
Jeffrey W. and Dianne S. Larson
Rosalind L. Laskin
Karen Laukkonen
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Marilyn Lawrence
Willy and Kacie M. Lee
Joseph and Frances* Leek
Christine Leick
Ross E. and Bridget E. Levin
Rhoda and Tom Lewin
Beth Ann Lewis
Caryn E. Lindsay
David and Shirley Lingo
Nicholas Kinsey and Dee Anderson
Long
Dana R. Lonn
Andy and Dian Lopez
Diane Dobitz and Jean Lovett
Charles and Megan Luke
Paul C. Lund
Beverly A. Lutz
Lee Lynch and Terry Saario
Margaret MacRae
Karen C. Madrid
Melvyn D. and Janet Magree
Kathryn Harwig and Loren Magsam
Norie Mahowald
Mary Ellen Malkasian
Ann C. Manning
Gail Manning and David Richards
Judith and Todd Marshall
Mary K. Martin
Jon D. and Haidi Masley
Sydney and James Massee
Dr. Thomas E. and Leone J. Mauszycki
Catherine A. Mayer
Thomas R.* and Barbara L. McBurney
Clara M. Ueland
Michael W. and Kay McCarthy
Barbara McGraw and Steve Mosow
Thomas and Hannah McGraw-Dzik
Susan and Thomas McGuire
Ronald D. McKelvey
Anne McKinsey
Bill and Martha McLaughlin
Mary K. McLeod
Jon and Debra McTaggart
Mary and Bob Mersky
Dr. Jan Meyer
William and Vicki Michaelis
Ruth Mickelsen and Bill Manning
Diana M. Mini
Terry Mistalski and Daryl Timmer
Patricia Weinzierl Moline
Marti Morfitt and Patrick Weber
Lisa Mueller and Laurie Hamre
Rita Mueller
Luann Muller
Wayne Munday
Dorothy and Miles* Murphy
Betty Myers
Shaban Nazarian
Diana F. Nelson
Gertrude D. Nelson
Janice M. and Arthur I. Nelson
Marybeth Nelson
Shirley Nelson
Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Nemer
James H. Nepp
Brian and Kathleen Neugebauer
Robert J. Nielsen
Dean M. Nolz
John L. Nyberg
Nicoli L. Obstarczyk
Patricia O’Day and John Grabowski
Paul Odegaard and Christine Soma
Linda Odegard and Harlan Cavert
Susan Ohnesorge
Diane E. Olson
Ronald O. Olson
Sandra K. Olson, Ph.D.
Ted Olson and Chris Bellefeuille
Marc P. Ondrechen
Greg W. Onstad
Chelsey Oosterhuis
David and Stephanie Oskie
Doug and Phyl Ostergren
Kris Palfe
Sureshbabu N. Ahanya and Surekha
Palreddy
Steven Paul and Kirsten Jean Pardoe
Ron Parker
Betty Patsche
Melinda M. Pavek
Bill and Barbara Pearce
Bob Pearson
Dean K. and Julie B. Penk
Norm Perrill
Nadine Peterson
Sandra H. and Aaron C. Peterson
Richard and Nancy Pflager
Carolyn and Jeff Piepho
Joanna Lukens Pierce
Lucia Pierson
Sandy Pietron
Robin Pillmann
Tad and Cindy Piper
Marvin Plakut and Darvia Herold
Joseph Plante and Eric Neumann
David and Gaylene Poretti
Dwight and Chris Porter
Joanne D. Power
Judith and Nickolas Priadka
Brian and Trish Huberty Prokosch
Gary W. and Kathleen Propp
Dr. Linda Magdsick
Cecil C. Ramnaraine
Ronald L. Ramsay
Thue and Uttara Rasmussen
Kevin M. and Denise D. Reilly
James L. Reininger
Robert E. Remington
Julianne C. Renner
Paul and Mary Reyelts
Ann and Thomas Rider
Kristen Riehle
Tom and Diane Rifkin
Kevin R. Risner
Cindy Robeck
Marcia L. Robért
Bruce G. Robinson
Thomas Rochon
Richard J. Roles and Karen J.
Marinovich
Ann K. Romberg
Liane Rosel
Jane Rosemarin
Susan Rostkoski
Phil and Evelyn Ruggiero
Daniel Ruh and Nancy Stewart
LeAne H. and Bruce Rutherford
Mary Ann Sachs and Robert Peham
Clayton D. Sankey
Deborah Sarkas
Bob and Gail Sater
Morgaine Sattva
Kevin and Leela Scattum
Ward C. Schendel
Barbara L. Scheuble
Constance Lee Scheurer
Gerald W. and Joetta H. Schlabach
Gerry Schmidt
Nick and Karen Schmit
Sherrill Schottler
Cecilia Elaine Schrenker
Karla Schroder
Robyn and Richard Schroeder
Russell P. Schweihs
Lois Schwob
Penelope Scialla
Charlotte M. Seguin
Marcel Luc Sell
Beth Selvig
Theano D. Sigforddick
Miriam G. Simmons and James L.
Schenz
Rhonda Simonson
Lisa Sinclair
Linda S. and Jesse G. Singh
Mr. and Mrs.* R.J. Sivertsen
Ann Skoglund
Julie Slapp
Nancy Slaughter
Stephanie Small
Joan T. Smith
Morgan Smith
Jeanette Sobania
Katherine Sobieck
James E. Sorensen
Oscar J. and Laurel Sorlie
Nancy K. Spannaus
Judy G. Falconer Srsen
Kathleen A. Stack
Carol L. and Richard E. Stahl
Karl Starr and Christopher Jan Haug
Vickie Staudte
Ellen Stein
Diane Stelter
Fred B. Sternhagen and Jolene
Beckman-Sternhagen
Alicia E. Stewart
Kathleen Stokker
Dana Marie and Kelsi JoAnne-DotEve
Stubben
Stephanie Sulentic
Molly Sullivan
Dennis Sutliff
Patricia Ann Swanson
Nancy Sweet
Jim Swindal
Diane F. Syme
Harley Tate
Joseph and Lisa Thiegs
Claire Anne Thoen
Margaret A. and Geoff W. Thomas
Kay M. and Gary Thompson
Sharon and Bill Torodor
Thomas D. and Pat Trautman
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Barbara E. Tretheway
Evelyn Turner
Emily Anne Staples Tuttle Fund
Ruth E. Ulvog
Donald P. Untiedt
Al and Karen Valerius
Dr. Stephanie Van D’ Elden
Kim Vandenberg
Stephen Vitvitsky
Jane Voglewede and David Abbott
Steven E. Vogt
Joanne and Philip* Von Blon
Scott Vrchota
Edward and Carol Wagner
Richard and Kyla Wahlstrom
Laraine Walker
Pauline A. Walle
Susan Waller
Diana and Steven Warner
R. Karl and Jo F. Watkins
Rev. LeeAnne Watkins
Karel M. Weigel
Mary Lou Werner
Seth E. Werner
Kristen and Kyle Wesloh
Dave and Judy Wester
Pat Whitcomb and Patty Napier
Erica Whittlinger
Neil and Julie Williams
Thomas Williams and Sandra BentleyWilliams
Tom Albin and Julie Williams
Rev. Thomas E. Winkler
Frank and Laurel Winsor
Jean C. Wirsig
Col. and Mrs. Nat and Harri Wisser
Michael and Donna Wolsted
Bernard and Jane Worth
K.P. Worthington
Peter T. and Suzanne Wyckoff
Randi S.N. Yoder and Michael J. Henley
Ivar Archer Zemmels
Richard Zgodava
Jane Zilch
Sally and Steve Zorich
Ruth and Dale Zschoche
Allen and Phyllis Kuehl Zumach
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Endowed Funds – Supporting
the Service You Love Most
Several donors have taken advantage of a
new opportunity to provide lasting support
for the MPR programming they love the
most by creating named endowed funds.
We’re thrilled that the generous donors
listed here have established endowed funds
to benefit MPR and our audiences for years
to come. Their gifts will be permanently
invested along with the general MPR
endowment assets, but are dedicated to
specific purposes directed by each donor.
A portion of the endowment fund value
(currently 5%) is distributed each year for
the purposes designated by the donors.
The original gifts remain invested with the
objectives of preserving the principal and
growing both the fund and distributions in
perpetuity.
We are honored and
gratified to recognize the
following Endowed Funds
committed in FY15:
David and Shari Boehnen Endowed
Fund for Classical Performance
Programming
George and Jane Hovland MPR
Endowed Fund for Investigative
and Political Journalism
Penelope Scialla Fund for
MPR News Investigative Reporting
Irma Wyman Endowed Fund for
Classical Education
Fred and Roxi Ziecina
Legacy Society – Named Endowment
for MPR News and STEM reporting
Endowed Funds established
or committed prior to FY15:
Their car radios are programmed to MPR News, The Current
and Classical MPR for both Rochester and Twin Cities’ stations,
but Fred and Roxi are mostly avowed news junkies who
Therese and James Daniel Endowed
Fund for Classical MPR
find stories about science and technology topics especially
Marolyn Halverson Endowed Fund
for Classical and Choral Music
so she won’t miss an episode of Science Friday.
interesting. Roxi even sets her phone alarm for Fridays at 1 p.m.
William Kling Founders Endowment
for the Creative Advancement of
Public Media
As a reflection of their values and the legacy they’d like to leave,
Kevin and Leela Joseph Scattum
Endowed Fund for Classical MPR
STEM coverage. Each year in perpetuity, the fund’s distribution
Endowed Fund for MPR News and
STEM Coverage
engineering and math.
the couple recently designated an estate gift to establish the
Fred and Roxanne Ziecina Endowed Fund for MPR News and
will support reporting on topics in science, technology,
“MPR is where I get a lot of science and technology information.
That information is so often essential to understanding
You can create a named endowed fund that
reflects your MPR interests and passions
with a commitment of $100,000 or more
through lifetime or estate gifts. Learn more
at mpr.org/namedendowment
alternatives and solutions to the complicated issues we’re
facing today,” says Fred. “People need that kind of information
in order to be informed citizens and knowledgeable voters.”
Their fund also supports MPR News continuing to provide
essential context beyond the headlines. “MPR tells you what
happened, why it’s important, why you need to know, and what
people are doing about it. That’s so important,” adds Roxi.
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Institutional Funders
3Mgives
MPR Funder
Government Support
A gift from 3Mgives helped MPR broadcast the historic Minnesota
Orchestra concerts live from Havana to audiences around the
globe in May of 2015.
“3M is proud to support Minnesota Public Radio in their mission
to help educate and inspire global audiences about a variety of
topics, including science, environment, and global cultures. We
were thrilled to help MPR bring the Minnesota Orchestra concerts
from Cuba to audiences around the world because of
$1,000,000 and above
Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
$10,000 to $100,000
Minnesota Historical and
Cultural Heritage Grants
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Humanities
Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program
the significance of this event,” explained Michael Stroik,
Community and International Strategy Manager.
Private and Corporate
Foundations
$100,000 to $249,999
$1,000 to $9,999
Laura and John Arnold Donor Advised Fund
Blandin Foundation
General Mills Foundation
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
The McKnight Foundation
Newman’s Own Foundation
Spencer Foundation
Sunup Foundation
Target
Arts Midwest
Edward R. Bazinet Charitable Foundation
The James Ford Bell Foundation
Boss Foundation
Braman & Associates, Inc.
Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Emerson Process Management –
Rosemount Inc.
Hartz Foundation
Horton Holding Inc.
Interstate Parking
Art and Martha Kaemmer Fund of HRK
Foundation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Partners in Preservation
Carl and Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation
The Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation, Inc.
Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation
Margaret Rivers Fund
Sit Investment Associates Foundation
SHAPCO Printing Inc.
Tennant Foundation
Wenger Foundation
$50,000 to $99,999
3M
The Cargill Foundation
The Mosaic Company Foundation
$25,000 to $49,999
recognizes the importance of events like this that encourage
$1,000,000 and above
global community engagement. The Minnesota Orchestra concerts
Ford Foundation
The Kendeda Fund
Ecolab Foundation
Sidney E. Frank Foundation
Phyllis S. Poehler/Walter E. Stremel
Charitable Trust
Starr Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation – Minnesota
experience to a whole new level by broadcasting for the rest of
$250,000 to $999,999
the world to hear.”
$10,000 to $24,999
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The Kresge Foundation
Henry Luce Foundation
Lumina Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation
Thomson Reuters
Carlson Family Foundation
Delta Dental of Minnesota
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
The George Family Foundation
MAHADH Fund of HRK Foundation
The Pentair Foundation
Second Harvest Heartland
Securian Foundation
U.S. Bank Foundation
Valspar Foundation
“As a global company operating in more than 70 countries, 3M
helped to establish goodwill across borders, and MPR took the
Inside the broadcast booth at the Teatro Nacional in Havana,
on-air concert host Brian Newhouse, Managing Director of
Classical Programming, and Rob Byers, Director of Broadcast
Operations, bring the unforgettable Minnesota Orchestra
concerts to audiences around the globe.
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$5,000 to $9,999
Twin Cities Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists
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Underwriters
Major National
Corporate Underwriters
Allianz USA
Angie’s List
Arizona State University
Robert W. Baird
Battelle
Citrix Online
Constant Contact
Delta Air Lines
Duff & Phelps
Emerald Data Solutions, Inc.
Epson
Farmers Insurance
Ford Motor Company
Full Sail University
General Mills Small Planet Food Division
Holiday Vacations
John Koneck
Kronos
Invest Northern Ireland
Legal Zoom
Lumosity
MailChimp
Malwarebytes
Moo, Inc
Nuance Communications
Progressive Insurance
Regus Management Group
Reputation.com
Ring Central
Smartling
Robert H. Smith School of Business
Squarespace, Inc.
T. Rowe Price
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Wix.com
Zillow
NPR’s TV Critic Eric
Deggans spoke at
the MPR Broadcast
Journalist Series
breakfast about his
work and his recent
book “Race-Baiter:
How the Media
Wields Dangerous
Words to Divide a
Nation.”
Major Regional
Allianz Life Insurance Company of
North America
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bremer Financial Corporation
By The Yard
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Guthrie Theater
HealthPartners/Regions Hospital
Koch Companies Public Sector LLC
MN Nurses Association
St. Jude Medical Foundation
Standard Heating and Air Conditioning
Thomson Reuters
UCare Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Greater Minnesota Regional
August Schell Brewing Co.
Benedictine Health System
Enbridge Energy Partners
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota
Luther College
Lutsen Mountains
Minnesota Beethoven Festival
St. Cloud Subaru
Saturn Systems
Third Street Brewhouse
President, Fredrikson & Byron,
Underwriter
Fredrikson & Byron President John Koneck explains why he
believes the firm’s more than 20-year partnership with MPR
makes sense: “We believe it’s important to help strengthen our
community, and MPR is a big part of the fabric of this community,”
he says. “It’s not only the broad reach, but the quality and diversity
of MPR programming that makes our whole community and state
stronger, and we want to be a part of that. It fits with the cultural
values of our firm.”
This past year was the 20th that the firm has sponsored MPR’s
Broadcast Journalist Series, which features four renowned national
and international journalists each year for a 24-hour residency and
program discussing pressing issues and current events from the
visiting journalist’s perspective.
John also has a personal appreciation for MPR, as a regular
listener to MPR News and The Current, a daily website visitor to
both services, and a subscriber to the Policast® and Song of the
Day podcasts.
“MPR News has no peer in this market. The reporting is really good
and accurate, and they’re reporting all over the place, especially
on statewide issues,” he says. “I feel like I’m getting straight news
when I listen, without a filter, and it often piques my interest to
learn more.”
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MPR | APM Financials
Support from
governmental agencies
7%
Other earned
revenue
5%
Sources of revenue
MPR | APM
Minnesota Public Radio I American Public Media
(An Affiliated Organization of American Public Media
Group) Schedule of Operating Fund and Long-Term
Activities for the Year Ended June 30, 2015
Total FY15
Year-End Operating Results
Financial Highlights
Endowment
Due to careful fiscal management
and generous philanthropic support,
Minnesota Public Radio I American Public
Media finished fiscal year 2015 with a
balanced operating budget and remains
in good fiscal health. Careful financial
management allowed us to continue to
fulfill our public service mission and invest
in strategic priorities that will move our
organization forward. Support from the
public, including philanthropic gifts and
underwriting support, continues to be our
largest source of revenue, and is crucial to
fulfilling our commitment to meeting the
rapidly changing needs and preferences of
audiences.
MPR | APM finished fiscal year 2015 (FY15)
with a record $91 million in operating
support and earned revenue.
As of June 30, 2015, there is $190.6 million
in endowment funds for the benefit of
MPR, including $32.5 million in endowment
contributions from estates, individual
donors and other community gifts. Gifts
earmarked for endowment are critically
important for organizational strength and
sustainability.
• National underwriting support increased
25% over FY14.
• Individual Gifts support increased 5%
over FY14.
• Support from endowments, including
investment return and grants from the
APMG Earned Endowment, contributed
nearly $5.2 million toward the FY15
operating budget.
Accountability—Top Rating
MPR | APM continues to be a national
leader in public media while maintaining
the highest standards for nonprofit
accountability and transparency, earning
an “exceptional” Charity Navigator rating
of four out of four stars for adherence
to excellent governance and fiscal
responsibility measures. MPR | APM also
meets all 27 accountability standards of
the Charities Review Council in the areas
of public disclosure, governance, financial
activity and fundraising.
Independent Auditor’s Reports
MPR | APM follows Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles and is audited
annually by an independent accounting
firm. The FY15 audit was issued by
McGladrey. Complete audited financial
statements for FY15 and other financial
information can be found at
www.mpr.org/finances.
Revenue
from operating
activities
24%
Support
from public
64%
Business, general
and other
3%
Foundations
6%
Individual
gifts and
membership
36%
Total operating expenses
MPR | APM
MPR APM
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National
underwriting
29%
Regional
underwriting
19%
Support from
the public (detail)
Fundraising
12%
Administrative
13%
$21,181
10,851
17,003
801
3,703
4,109
164
454
126
58,392
Support from governmental agencies:
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Grants from other governmental agencies
Total support from governmental agencies
4,179
1,619
5,798
Earned revenue:
Revenue from operating activities
Royalties and licensing fees
Investment return, net
Other earned revenue
Total earned revenue
22,130
163
1,085
3,439
26,817
Total support and earned revenue
91,007
Expenses:
Operations
Administrative
Fundraising
Total expenses
68,485
11,469
11,025
90,979
Support and revenues in excess of
expenses before long-term activities
Operations
75%
Complete audited financial statements can be found on our website at mpr.org/finances
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Grant from
APMG Earned
Endowment
7%
Operating Fund activities:
Support from public:
Individual gifts and membership
Regional underwriting
National underwriting
Business general support
Foundations
Grant from APMG Earned Endowment
Other intercompany grants
Educational sponsors
Other public support
Total support from public
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Long-term activities:
Designated Fund support from operations
Designated Fund net change
Property Fund net change
Temporarily restricted net change
Permanently restricted net change
1,428
281
(2,395)
1,899
179
Change in net assets
1,420
Net assets — beginning of year
96,574
Net assets — end of year
$97,994
MPR remembers remarkable
friend and leader Elise Donohue
Board of Trustees
Minnesota Public Radio Board of Trustees
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Board Officers
In May, the MPR I APM community lost
decisively over the years. She was
values Elise held dear, and she
a dear friend and revered trustee Elise
a lover of both news and classical
advocated those values through
Donohue, a long-time MPR supporter
programming—especially APM’s
her board service.
who had served on our board of
Performance Today® as well as
directors since 2012.
A Prairie Home Companion®. Public
Elise belonged to one of the founding
families that has moved MPR ahead
“Elise’s quiet wisdom and generous
Bradbury H. Anderson
Chair
Ian R. Friendly
Vice Chair
Marti Morfitt
Secretary
Emery Koenig
Treasurer
media’s commitment to enriching
spirit added to our success in so
minds, expanding perspectives, and
many important ways,” says CEO
Trustees
strengthening communities were
Jon McTaggart. “We are honored
Bradbury H. Anderson *
Retired Chief Executive Officer
and Vice Chairman
Best Buy Inc.
and gratified by her leadership and
her loyal and enthusiastic support.
She will be greatly missed by our
MPR community.”
Her family captured Elise’s spirit
best in her obituary: “All who met
Elise sensed a soul as deep and rich
as the soil of her native Minnesota
and a spirit as vast as the big sky of
her adopted Montana.”
Wendy Bennett
Consultant to
Foundations in Global Health
Dr. Larry L. Berger
Executive Vice President
and Chief Technical Officer
Ecolab
Mary Brainerd
President and Chief Executive Officer
HealthPartners Inc.
Patrick J. Denzer
President
LI Ventures LLC
Janet M. Dolan *
President
ACT III Enterprises
Elise Donohue **
Manager/Partner
Battle Ridge Ranch LLC
Jim Dwyer
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Foods Inc.
Marti Morfitt *
Chief Executive Officer
River Rock Partners
Jean Taylor
President
Life is Now
Ivan Fong
Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs
and General Counsel
3M Corporation
Kate Mortenson
2019 Minneapolis Final Four Local
Organizing Committee
Ana Valdez *
President and Co-Founder
Valdez Consulting Group
Ian R. Friendly *
Retired Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
General Mills Inc.
Dave Murphy
Red Wing Shoe Company Inc.
Steve Fritze *
Retired Chief Financial Officer
Ecolab Inc.
Rick King
Chief Information Officer
Thomson Reuters
Emery Koenig *
Vice Chairman and Chief Risk Officer
Cargill Inc.
Jonathan Low
Partner and Co-Founder
Predictiv Consulting
Dr. Mary Nichols
Dean, College of Continuing Education
University of Minnesota
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* denotes American Public Media Group Trustee
Active Life Trustees
Susan Boren
Retired Partner, Spencer Stuart
Richard B. Payne, Jr.
Vice Chairman, Corporate Banking
U.S. Bancorp
Randall J. Hogan
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Pentair Ltd.
James J. Phelps
President
Northcrest Corporation
Karin L. Larson
Retired Chair
Capital International Research Inc.
James T. Prokopanko
Senior Advisor, Retired President
and Chief Executive Officer
The Mosaic Company
Glen D. Nelson, M.D.
GDN Holdings
Nancy Lyons
Clockwork Active Media
Paul Reyelts *
Retired Executive Vice President
Finance and Chief Financial Officer
The Valspar Corporation
Bill McLaughlin
President, The Orvis Company Inc.
Steven M. Rothschild
President, Invest in Outcomes
Jon R. McTaggart
Minnesota Public Radio and
American Public Media
Patricia Simmons M.D.
Executive Medical Director,
Health Policy
Emeritus, Mayo Clinic
** deceased May 2015
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Samuel S. M. Wai
Treasurer
American Crystal Sugar Company
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Addison (Tad) Piper
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
Piper Jaffray Companies Inc.
Honorary Life Trustees
William Pearce
Robert J. Sivertsen
Joanne Von Blon
President Emeritus
William H. Kling *
Green Island Group LLC
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Minnesota Public Radio
American Public Media
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), a nonprofit, is one of the nation’s
premier public media organizations, producing programming for
radio, online and face-to-face audiences. With its three services—
MPR News, Classical MPR and The Current®—MPR operates a
45-station radio network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts
of surrounding states, reaching 900,000 listeners each week. A
complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be
found at minnesotapublicradio.org. MPR meets all 27 Accountability
Standards of the Charities Review Council, and is supported by
more than 132,000 members annually.
American Public Media™ (APM) is the largest producer and
distributor of classical music programming in the country, and the
nation’s second-largest producer of public radio programming—
reaching 19 million listeners nationwide each week on nearly 1,000
radio stations. APM launched the Infinite Guest podcast network in
2014, touching on and highlighting the worlds of food, comedy, art
and culture. In 2015, APM debuted YourClassical.org, a collection of
curated music streams, unique programs and relevant features to
promote calm and focus. APM’s portfolio of programs is below.
®
On the Web:
Other Ways to Hear Us:
News and Information:
Arts and Culture:
minnesotapublicradio.org
mprnews.org
classicalmpr.org
thecurrent.org
Aha Radio™
Aupeo
Google Newsstand
iHeartRadio
iTunes
Kaliki
Rivet Radio
Slacker
Spotify
Stitcher™
TuneIn
American RadioWorks
BBC World Service
BBC Newshour
BBC Topline
Marketplace®
Marketplace Mid-Day Update
Marketplace Morning Report®
Marketplace Tech®
Marketplace Weekend™
A Prairie Home Companion
The Splendid Table®
The Writer’s Almanac®
On Being™
The Dinner Party Download®
Infinite Guest™ podcast
network
Streaming Audio
Services:
MPR News
Classical MPR
The Current®
Wonderground Radio®
Local Current®
Radio Heartland®
Classical MPR’s Choral Stream™
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®
®
Classical Music:
YourClassical.org
Performance Today®
SymphonyCast®
Pipedreams®
Composers Datebook®
New Classical Tracks®
Classical 24®
King’s College Choir,
Festival of Nine Lessons
and Carols
®
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About MPR | APM
MPR | APM
Staff Officers
90.9/100.7/103.5 hd2
roseau/ warroad
88.3
97.7/88.3
Officers
thief river falls
Deborah Clark
Vice President
Executive Producer, Marketplace
Morris Goodwin
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
David W. Kansas
Chief Operating Officer
Nicholas Kereakos
Vice President,
Technology and Music Services
Chief Technology Officer
Judy McAlpine
Senior Vice President,
International and Affiliate
Content Partnerships
bemidji
ely
virginia/
hibbing
99.1
eveleth
89.7
104.1
107.3
100.5
92.9
103.1
89.3
106.9
minneapolis/st. paul
brownton/glencoe
93.5
95.3
103.9
st. peter 105.7
new ulm owatonna
91.5/90.5 hd2
st. james 95.3/105.1
97.1
mankato
windom
91.7
89.3
hd
hd
hd
105.1
sleepy eye 90.5
89.1
88.1
101.9
92.3
92.7
103.9
101.9
107.3
91.7
winona
90.7/91.7 hd2
88.7
rochester
90.1
103.3
103.9/90.1 hd2
sioux falls, sd worthington blue albert
austin
earth lea
91.9
88.5
97.5
91.1
88.1
la crescent
96.3/88.7
89.5
decorah, ia
hinckley
pine city
Key
st. cloud
hd
hd
89.3 hd
91.1
appleton
99.5
103.1
103.9
granite olivia
falls
minneapolis/st. paul
brownton/glencoe
105.1
88.1/91.1
93.5
redwood falls
95.3
103.9
st. peter 105.7
new ulm owatonna
sleepy eye 90.5
106.9
st. james
windom
91.7
89.3
99.5
redwood falls
88.9 hd2
97.1
91.1
103.1
103.9
94.1
88.9
90.1
91.3
88.5
brookings, sd
st. cloud
granite olivia
brookings, sd
88.3
Randi S. N.
91.5Yoder
90.7
89.7
Senior Vice
President
brainerd
fergus
falls
Chief Development
Officer
95.5
89.1
89.7
88.7
falls
grand
marais
88.1/91.1
duluth
90.9
88.9 hd2
appleton
95.5
grand
rapids
pine city
88.9
90.1
91.3
88.5
89.3
90.1
101.3 hd2
92.5
90.9
Timothy T. Roesler
91.3
Senior Vice President, 88.5
bemidji Officer
Chief Business Development
103.1
hinckley
94.1
hd2
international
falls
91.9
88.5
97.5
brainerd
alexandria
97.7/88.3
Doug Roderick
102.7
91.5
Vice President,
Finance
thief river falls
Corporate Controller
89.1
duluth
90.9
88.3
89.7
88.7
grand
marais
100.5
92.9
88.3
90.7
91.5
89.7
fergus
falls
Mike Reszler
103.5
90.9/100.7/103.5 hd2
Vice President,
roseau/ warroad
Innovation and Digital Strategy
alexandria
grand
rapids
moorhead
Mary Nease
Chief Audience Development Officer
Sylvia
90.3 Strobel
91.1 Vice President
Senior
moorhead
General
Counsel
89.7
104.1
107.3
90.3
91.1
ely
virginia/
hibbing
99.1
eveleth
91.3
88.5
Mette McLoughlin
Chief Human Resources Officer
89.3
90.1
101.3 hd2
92.5
90.9
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Jon R. McTaggart
hd2
international
falls
102.7
91.5
89.1
88.1
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103.5
91.5/90.5 hd2
95.3/105.1
mankato
101.9
92.3
92.7
103.9
101.9
107.3
91.7
winona
90.7/91.7 hd2
88.7
rochester
90.1
103.3
103.9/90.1 hd2
sioux falls, sd worthington blue albert
MPR
APM
austin
earth lea
91.1
88.1
la crescent
annual report
96.3/88.7
89.5
decorah, ia
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