Good morning Friend, As the new President of MPR, I'm delighted that my first email to you — one of our incredible Minnesota Public Radio listeners — is a thank you. I also wanted to share a bit about myself and what MPR has meant to me. When I first moved to Minnesota in the summer of 1993, MPR played a central role in helping me connect with Minnesota — the place that would become home for my family and me. Now, as it is for many of you, MPR is a soundtrack running through my days and nights. It’s become part of me, which is why I’m a proud member. I hope you’re as proud as I am to be part of the community that makes MPR possible. Today is Thank You Thursday during our Spring Member Drive and familiar on-air hosts from MPR News, Classical MPR, and The Current® want to send YOU your own personal shout out video as a thank you when you make a gift today. Member support is the most important source of revenue for MPR — we’re powered by our listeners and depend on your support to help make the radio you rely on for context, clarity and companionship possible. This is a critical time for MPR as we face financial challenges that threaten the future of our public service. Your donation today helps keep not-for-profit radio strong for you and for the 1.2 million Minnesotans who rely on us every day. We have a limited number of videos available so don’t wait to claim one from your favorite host when you make a gift to keep MPR strong. Thank you again for your support! With gratitude,
