Special Collections
Explore curated collections of stories and broadcasts from the MPR Archive.
89.3 The Current: The Early Years
It’s been 20 years since 89.3 The Current radio waves hit the air. In the last two decades, the station has brought listeners a slew of music, from thoughtful playlists, enlightening interviews, live performances, to a sincere dedication to local artists. MPR Archive presents a sampling of 89.3 The Current related material before and after that special day on January 24, 2005. Rock on!
1991 World Series - Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves
Let’s face it; being a Minnesota professional sports fan can sometimes be a Charlie Brown “Good Grief” meme. The day after a game, water coolers and bus stops become group therapy sessions. The 1991 World Series between the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves is NOT one of those moments. Rather, the excitement, exhaustion, and stress culminated in a truly thrilling championship win. Even today, sports fans from near and far consider it one of the greatest World Series of all time. On this 30th anniversary, MPR Archive offers up a chance to play out the series…bookended by the locker room celebration of AL pennant win that would take the Minnesota Twins to the World Series, to a fan being whisked out the Metrodome by its puff of air after the post-series celebration event. Grab a Homer Hanky and enjoy some gloriously fun nostalgia. Charlie can wait.
All Hallows' Eve in the North Star State
Halloween, aka All Hallows' Eve, is a celebration full of tricks or treats. MPR Archive presents this audio bag of old ‘spooky’ material to celebrate and shudder.
April Fools' Day
A holiday like no other, April Fools’ Day is a time of mischief and silliness…and Minnesota Public Radio has joined the fun on more than one occasion. Enjoy these handful of ‘tales.‘
Asian Heritage in Minnesota
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, MPR Archive presents a collection of stories from the numerous Asian and Pacific Islander communities that reside in Minnesota. It is a fascinating glimpse into tradition, family, and culture that enrich our state.
Award Collection
Since our beginning, the stations and programs affiliated with Minnesota Public Radio and later American Public Media, have endeavored to create quality programming for the community and audiences we serve, in keeping with our mission of public service. We have been honored that so many of the talented individuals and teams and their programs have won prestigious industry and audience awards; the MPR Archive is proud to highlight and present these winners in a way that celebrate the award recipient along with the subjects, stories, and communities that demonstrate public media's meaning and impact.
Awards & Honors: An Audio Trophy Case
This special MPR Archive collection highlights award-winning audio since the inception of organization. Over the 50+ years of broadcasting, Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media has been honored by numerous institutions for a varied selection of notable work.
Black Art in the Twin Cities: Cultural Expression and Creative Connection
This collection brings together stories where theater, music, visual arts, and literature are utilized as creative tools for cultural expression and connection across Minnesota’s Black communities.
Black life in Minnesota
In both celebration and honoring of Black History Month, MPR highlights the Black life in Minnesota collection, an auditory sampling of the millions of stories on the Black experience in the North Star state; one of warmth, joy, anger, sadness, and strength.
Black music in the North Star State
Black music has been a powerful and influential force in Minnesota. Most know of the Minneapolis sound, but there has been a wealth of creativity coming from Black artists in the state for decades, with a breadth of genres that is impressive. MPR Archive presents a sampling of stories from years past to introduce…or re-introduce to Minnesota music lovers.
