Hey Friend, It’s the first day of our Spring Member Drive and your support now will help us reach our critical daily goal of $75,000. Minnesota Public Radio is here for you as we navigate a global pandemic together. Our top priority today and always is bringing you the essential news and calming music you rely on. To ensure you are getting the information and respite you need, there will be minimal interruption to programming this Member Drive. But let me be candid: the stakes are higher than ever. MPR is currently facing the greatest financial challenge in its 53 years. And listener support remains the most important source of revenue to keep this public service strong — for you and for the 1.2 million Minnesotans who rely on us every day. Today you can be here for MPR with a vital gift to help raise $75,000 for radio in service of the people. Support independent news and music for Minnesota. Donate to MPR today. Thank you,