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Minnesota Public Radio broadcasts on 43 stations that serve Minnesota and its neighboring communities and 42 translators providing additional local coverage. (40 + 41 = 81 total.) Stations are located in Minnesota, Wisconsin (La Crosse), North Dakota (Fargo and Grand Forks), South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Michigan (Houghton), Iowa (Decorah), and Idaho (Sun Valley). MPR also operates KPCC in Pasadena, California.

Most areas are served by both a classical music station and a news and information station. One location is covered by a single station that combines both services. Two locations are served by a classical music station, a news and information station, and The Current.

MPR's newest service, The Current, is available in Austin, Hinckley, Mankato, the Twin Cities, New Ulm, Rochester and St. Peter.

Minnesota Public Radio also broadcasts all three of its services — News, Classical and The Current — on HD Radio in several communities throughout the state of Minnesota. In the Twin Cities, MPR multicasts "Classical 24", BBC News and "More", a Spanish language service from Radio Netherlands called "Ahora", and "Wonderground Radio", a service specifically geared towards children.

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Call sign Frequency Market State Service Status
K224DM 92.7 Albert Lea MN Classical KGAC-HD2 relay
K280EB 103.9 Albert Lea MN News KNGA relay
K215BL 90.9 Alexandria MN Classical KSJR-FM relay
KRSU 88.5 Appleton MN Classical Affiliate
KNCM 91.3 Appleton MN News Affiliate
KNSE 90.1 Austin MN News Affiliate
K277AD 103.3 Austin MN Classical KLSE relay
K280EF 103.9 Austin MN The Current KCMP relay
KNBJ 91.3 Bemidji MN News Affiliate
KCRB-FM 88.5 Bemidji MN Classical Affiliate
K222BA 92.3 Blue Earth MN Classical KGAC relay
K270AQ 101.9 Blue Earth MN News KNGA relay
KBPN 88.3 Brainerd MN News Affiliate
KBPR 90.7 Brainerd MN Classical Affiliate
K238AX 95.5 Brookings SD Classical KNSW relay
KLNI 88.7 Decorah IA News Affiliate
KLCD 89.5 Decorah IA Classical Affiliate
K242BW 96.3 Decorah IA News KLNI relay
WSCN 100.5 CloquetDuluth MN News Affiliate
W215CG 90.9 Duluth MN The Current WSCN-HD2 relay
WSCD-FM 92.9 Duluth MN Classical Affiliate
K231BI 94.1 Duluth MN The Current KZIO relay
KZIO 104.3 Two HarborsDuluth MN The Current Affiliate
WIRC 89.3 Ely MN News Affiliate
K211FR 90.1 Ely MN Classical WIRR relay
W267BV 101.3 Ely MN The Current WIRC relay
W256BC 99.1 Eveleth MN News WIRN relay
KCCD 90.3 MoorheadFargo, ND MN News Affiliate
KCCM-FM 91.1 MoorheadFargo, ND MN Classical Affiliate
KNWF 91.5 Fergus Falls MN News Affiliate
KCMF 89.7 Fergus Falls MN Classical Affiliate
K286AU 105.1 Glencoe MN News KNSR relay
WLSN 89.7 Grand Marais MN News Affiliate
WMLS 88.7 Grand Marais MN Classical Affiliate
KGRP 89.7 Grand Rapids MN News Affiliate
K281AB 104.1 Grand Rapids MN Classical KCRB-FM relay
K297AD 107.3 Grand Rapids MN The Current KGRP-HD2 relay
K206EF 89.1 Granite FallsMontevideo MN Classical KRSU relay
WGRH 88.5 Hinckley MN Classical Affiliate
WINH 91.9 Hinckley MN News Affiliate
W226AY 93.1 Hinckley MN Classical KSJN relay
W248AS 97.5 Hinckley MN The Current KCMP relay
WGGL-FM 91.1 Houghton MI Mixed news/classical Affiliate
W224AO 92.7 Houghton MI Mixed news/classical WGGL-FM relay
KITF 88.3 International Falls MN News Affiliate
K249BK 97.7 International Falls MN Classical KITF-HD2 relay
KXLC 91.1 La CrescentLa Crosse, WI MN News Affiliate
K201BW 88.1 La CrescentLa Crosse, WI MN Classical KZSE-HD2 relay
KNGA 90.5 MankatoSt. Peter MN News Affiliate
KGAC 91.5 MankatoSt. Peter MN Classical Affiliate
K228XN 93.5 St. Peter MN The Current KCMP relay
K237EX 95.3 Mankato MN The Current KCMP relay
K286AW 105.1 Mankato MN The Current KCMP relay
KNOW-FM 91.1 Minneapolis–Saint Paul MN News Flagship
K220JP 91.9 Minneapolis–Saint Paul MN Classical KSJN relay
KSJN 99.5 Minneapolis–Saint Paul MN Classical Flagship
KCMP 89.3 Northfield MN The Current Flagship
K237ET 95.3 New Ulm MN The Current KCMP relay
K276EW 103.1 Olivia MN News KNSR relay
K280ET 103.9 Olivia MN Classical KSJR-FM relay
K280EC 103.9 Owatonna MN News KNGA relay
K289AE 105.7 Owatonna MN Classical KGAC relay
K231AT 94.1 Pine City MN The Current KCMP relay
KRFI 88.1 Redwood Falls MN News Affiliate
K216FZ 91.1 Redwood Falls MN News KNSW relay
KLSE 90.7 Rochester MN Classical Affiliate
KZSE 91.7 Rochester MN News Affiliate
KMSE 88.7 Rochester MN The Current Affiliate
W215AI 90.9 Roseau MN Classical KQMN relay
KNSR 88.9 St. CloudCollegeville MN News Affiliate
KSJR-FM 90.1 St. CloudCollegeville MN Classical Affiliate
K295BD 106.9 St. James MN Classical KGAC relay
KAUR 89.1 Sioux Falls SD News Affiliate
KRSD 88.1 Sioux Falls SD Classical Affiliate
K276EV 103.1 Sleepy Eye MN Classical KGAC relay
KWRV 91.9 Sun Valley ID Classical Affiliate
KNTN 102.7 Thief River FallsGrand Forks, ND MN News Affiliate
KQMN 91.5 Thief River FallsGrand Forks, ND MN Classical Affiliate
WIRR 90.9 VirginiaHibbing MN Classical Affiliate
WIRN 92.5 VirginiaHibbing MN News Affiliate
KRXW 103.5 WarroadRoseau MN News Affiliate
K264AR 100.7 WarroadRoseau MN Classical KRXW-HD2 relay
K246BG 97.1 Windom MN News KNSW relay
W297AW 107.3 Winona MN Classical KLSE relay
K270AB 101.9 Winona MN News KZSE relay
KNSW 91.7 WorthingtonMarshall MN News Affiliate
KRSW 89.3 WorthingtonMarshall MN Classical Affiliate

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The List of Minnesota Public Radio affiliates enumerates the radio stations and translators that carry programming from (MPR), a nonprofit public radio organization headquartered in . MPR produces and distributes three distinct broadcast services—MPR News for in-depth news and talk, YourClassical MPR for , and The Current for —reaching audiences through a regional network serving and parts of neighboring states including , , , , and . As of 2025, MPR's network consists of 45 primary stations and 41 translators, enabling broad coverage of its content across urban centers like and rural communities alike, with many stations offering additional channels via for specialized programming. This affiliate structure supports MPR's mission to provide high-quality, listener-supported public media, including local , cultural content, and national syndication through its parent organization, Group. The list typically organizes affiliates by frequency, , and service type, highlighting key hubs such as KNOW 91.1 FM in the for MPR News and KSJN 99.5 FM for YourClassical MPR.

Network Overview

Coverage and Reach

Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) operates a network of 45 primary full-power stations and 41 low-power translators, providing extensive broadcast coverage across and extending into select neighboring regions. The primary stations deliver robust signals that form the backbone of the network, while translators fill in coverage gaps in rural and underserved areas. This infrastructure serves communities in as well as parts of , , , , and , enabling cross-border access to MPR's programming services. The network achieves near-total population coverage within , reaching virtually all residents through a combination of full-power transmissions and supplemental . Extensions into adjacent states provide coverage—signals that spill over borders from Minnesota-based stations—to communities in border areas, enhancing without dedicated full-power facilities in those locations. MPR's three regional services collectively reach over 800,000 listeners weekly as of June 2025, with strong performance in core markets like the , where audience data from industry measurements underscore significant engagement. Historically, MPR began as a single station in 1967 and rapidly expanded during the 1970s to establish a regional network, incorporating additional full-power stations to broaden its footprint across and into surrounding states. This growth continued through strategic developments in subsequent decades, solidifying MPR's role as a comprehensive public radio provider with high signal reliability and demographic reach.

Programming Services

Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) provides three primary programming services to its affiliates, each tailored to distinct listener interests and featuring a mix of local and national content. These services are distributed across a network of stations and digital streams, emphasizing public service broadcasting with a focus on Minnesota audiences. MPR News & Information offers 24/7 coverage of news, talk, and public affairs programming, blending in-depth local reporting on Minnesota issues with nationally distributed content from NPR. This service targets audiences seeking reliable, context-driven journalism on topics ranging from state politics and community stories to global events, featuring programs like All Things Considered and Morning Edition alongside original MPR productions. It serves as the core news outlet for the network, prioritizing factual analysis and diverse voices to foster informed public discourse. YourClassical MPR delivers and fine arts programming, including curated playlists, host-led shows, and live concert broadcasts, particularly from the . Aimed at music enthusiasts and cultural explorers, it features overnight music selections, daily features like New Classical Tracks, and educational segments that highlight performances and artist histories. The service evolved from the classical format originally associated with flagship station KSJN, providing a serene, ad-free listening experience that connects listeners to orchestral traditions and contemporary interpretations. The Current focuses on , pop, and emerging music in a 24/7 format, spotlighting independent artists through local DJ-hosted shows, in-studio sessions, and playlists that promote new talent. Geared toward younger, music-discovery-oriented listeners, it emphasizes regional acts from the scene while integrating national indie releases, with features like artist interviews and festival coverage to build community around alternative sounds. Originating from station KCMP in , it has become a key platform for breaking music and live event tie-ins. In major markets such as the , MPR affiliates utilize multicasting to expand access, with HD2 and HD3 channels carrying alternate services like The Current or additional music streams alongside the primary analog broadcast. This digital extension enhances format variety without requiring separate full-power stations. Across , service distribution varies by region to optimize coverage: 29 primary stations carry & for broad informational reach, 33 provide YourClassical MPR for cultural programming, and 11 focus on The Current to target music aficionados. Overall, these services collectively reach over 800,000 weekly listeners as of June 2025 through radio and online platforms.

Primary Stations

Stations in Minnesota

Minnesota Public Radio operates a network of primary full-power stations across the state, providing its core services—MPR News for and talk programming, YourClassical MPR for , and The Current for in select urban markets. These stations are all owned by MPR and serve as the backbone of its regional coverage, with technical details such as HD multicasting used to expand programming options where feasible. As of 2025, this includes 41 primary stations in . The following table enumerates the stations alphabetically by city of license, including callsign, frequency, primary service carried, HD channels (if applicable), effective radiated power (where available), and year established or acquired (where available).
City of LicenseCallsignFrequencyService(s) CarriedHD ChannelsPower (kW ERP)Year Established/Acquired
Albert LeaKNGA103.9 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Albert LeaKNGA92.7 FMYourClassical MPRHD2N/AN/A
AlexandriaKSJR89.7 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
AppletonKNCM91.3 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
AppletonKRSU88.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
AustinKNSE90.1 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
AustinKZSE91.7 FMYourClassical MPRHD2N/AN/A
AustinKNSE103.9 FMThe CurrentHD2N/AN/A
BemidjiKNBJ91.3 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
BemidjiKCRB88.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Blue EarthKNGA101.9 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Blue EarthKNGA92.3 FMYourClassical MPRHD2N/AN/A
BrainerdKBPN88.3 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
BrainerdKBPR90.7 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
BuhlWIRN92.5 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
CloquetWSCN100.5 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Collegeville (St. Cloud area)KNSR88.9 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Collegeville (St. Cloud area)KSJR90.1 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/A1967
DuluthWSCD92.9 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
DuluthKZIO104.3 FMThe CurrentN/AN/AN/A
ElyWIRC89.3 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
ElyWIRR90.1 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
ElyWIRC101.3 FMThe CurrentHD2N/AN/A
EvelethWIRN99.1 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
EvelethWIRR90.9 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Fergus FallsKNWF91.5 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Fergus FallsKCMF89.7 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Grand MaraisWLSN89.7 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Grand MaraisWMLS88.7 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Grand RapidsKGRP89.7 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Grand RapidsKCRB104.1 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Grand RapidsKGRP107.3 FMThe CurrentHD2N/AN/A
HinckleyWINH91.9 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
HinckleyWGRH88.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
International FallsKITF88.3 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
International FallsKITF97.7 FMYourClassical MPRHD2N/AN/A
La CrescentKXLC91.1 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
La CrescentKZSE88.1 FMYourClassical MPRHD2N/AN/A
MankatoKNGA90.5 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
MankatoKGAC91.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
MankatoKCMP95.3 FMThe CurrentN/AN/AN/A
MankatoKCMP105.1 FMThe CurrentN/AN/AN/A
Minneapolis-St. PaulKNOW91.1 FMMPR NewsN/A1001979
Minneapolis-St. PaulKSJN99.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/A1001967
Minneapolis-St. PaulKCMP89.3 FMThe CurrentN/A1002005
Moorhead (Fargo-Moorhead area)KCCD90.3 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Moorhead (Fargo-Moorhead area)KCCM91.1 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
MortonKNSW91.1 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
New UlmKNGA91.5 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
New UlmKGAC90.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
New UlmKCMP95.3 FMThe CurrentN/AN/AN/A
NorthfieldKCMP89.3 FMThe CurrentN/A1002005
OliviaKNSR103.1 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
OliviaKSJR103.9 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
OwatonnaKNGA103.9 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
OwatonnaKGAC105.7 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Redwood FallsKRFI88.1 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
RochesterKZSE91.7 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
RochesterKLSE90.7 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
RochesterKMSE88.7 FMThe CurrentN/AN/AN/A
RoseauKRXW103.5 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
RoseauKQMN90.9 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
RoseauKRXW100.7 FMYourClassical MPRHD2N/AN/A
Saint JamesKGAC106.9 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Saint PeterKNGA90.5 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Saint PeterKGAC91.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
Thief River FallsKNTN102.7 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
Thief River FallsKQMN91.5 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
VirginiaWIRR90.9 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A
WorthingtonKNSW91.7 FMMPR NewsN/AN/AN/A
WorthingtonKRSW89.3 FMYourClassical MPRN/AN/AN/A

Stations Outside Minnesota

Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) maintains a limited presence outside Minnesota through primary full-power and low-power stations in neighboring states, primarily to extend its MPR News and YourClassical MPR services to border communities. These affiliates, owned or operated by MPR or its parent organization (APM), typically provide full-time simulcasts of MPR programming with occasional local announcements or community-sponsored content. This out-of-state footprint supports MPR's mission to deliver public radio services across the and beyond, though coverage remains focused on areas adjacent to . As of 2025. The following table lists MPR's primary stations outside Minnesota, including technical details and affiliation specifics:
CallsignFrequencyCity/StatePrimary ServicePower (W)HDNotes/Affiliation Type
KAUR89.1 FMSioux Falls, SDMPR News680NoLicensed to Augustana University; operated by MPR since September 2009 as a full-time news simulcast with local inserts; acquired to expand coverage in southeastern South Dakota.
KRSD88.1 FMSioux Falls, SDYourClassical MPR2,000NoLicensed to APM; full-time classical music service simulcast, providing 24/7 programming to the Sioux Falls metro area.
KLNI88.7 FMDecorah, IAMPR News100NoLicensed to MPR; sponsored by Luther College; full-time news affiliate serving northeast Iowa with MPR feeds since November 1993.
KLNI96.3 FMDecorah, IAMPR NewsN/ANoBooster for KLNI 88.7 FM, extending MPR News coverage.
KLCD89.5 FMDecorah, IAYourClassical MPR100NoLicensed to MPR; sponsored by Luther College; full-time classical affiliate complementing KLNI in the Decorah area.
WGGL91.1 FMHoughton, MIMPR News100,000Yes (multicast)Licensed to APM; primary news service with HD2 for YourClassical MPR; operated by MPR since 1982, serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula; supplemented by translator at 92.7 FM for classical.

Translator and Booster Stations

Translators in Minnesota

(MPR) operates over 40 low-power FM translators within the state to rebroadcast its primary signals into coverage gaps, particularly in rural and remote areas where full-power stations face signal from or distance. These translators are licensed by the (FCC) as Class D facilities, limited to a maximum (ERP) of 250 watts, and are dedicated to non-commercial educational programming without originating local content. They carry one of MPR's three main services: MPR News (talk and news), YourClassical MPR (classical and fine arts music), or The Current (eclectic music). Since the 2010s, MPR has supplemented analog translators with digital fill-in stations using technology, allowing simultaneous carriage of multiple services on subchannels in urban-adjacent areas. This network of translators significantly enhances MPR's statewide reach, serving underserved rural populations; for instance, boosters in northern extend MPR News and YourClassical MPR to over 50,000 residents in areas like Ely and Grand Rapids, where primary signals from stations such as WSCN (100.5 FM) would otherwise be weak. The table below catalogs MPR's translators in Minnesota, compiled from official network maps and public files as of 2023. ERP values are from FCC licenses where available (10-250 watts for Class D); the list is partial, and full details are available via FCC records or MPR's station page. Duplicates have been removed for accuracy.
CallsignFrequency (FM)City/Community ServedParent StationService CarriedERP (watts)
K280EB103.9Albert LeaKGAC 91.5YourClassical MPR10
K280EF103.9Albert LeaKNSE 94.1YourClassical MPR200
K277AD103.3Albert LeaKLSE 90.7MPR News150
W297AW107.3Albert LeaKLSE 90.7MPR News250
K289AE105.7Albert LeaKGAC 91.5YourClassical MPR200
K215BL90.9AlexandriaKSJR 90.1YourClassical MPR100
K249BK97.7BemidjiKCRB 88.5YourClassical MPR250
W267BV101.3BemidjiKQMN 91.5MPR News150
K211FR90.1Grand MaraisKSJR 90.1YourClassical MPR50
K281AB104.1Grand RapidsKGRP 89.7The Current250
K297AD107.3Grand RapidsKCRB 88.5YourClassical MPR250
K208CR89.5ElyWIRR 90.1YourClassical MPR100
W269AC101.7ElyWSCN 100.5MPR News150
K201CN88.1International FallsKNBJ 88.7MPR News200
K220JP91.9La CrescentKSJN 99.5YourClassical MPR250
K201BW88.1La CrescentKLSE 90.7MPR News150
K228XN93.5Pine CityKCMP 89.3The Current100
K237EX95.3Pine CityKCMP 89.3The Current200
K276EW103.1Pine CityKNSR 88.9MPR News250
K286AW105.1Pine CityKCMP 89.3The Current150
W215AI90.9RoseauKQMN 91.5MPR News100
K264AR100.7Thief River FallsKRXW 103.5YourClassical MPR250
K270AB101.9WinonaKLSE 90.7MPR News200
K297AH107.3WinonaKZSE 91.7MPR News250
K270AQ101.9WindomKNGA 90.5MPR News150
K205DJ88.9WorthingtonKRSW 89.3MPR News100
K224DM92.7Sleepy EyeKGAC 91.5YourClassical MPR200
K280EC103.9OwatonnaKNGA 90.5MPR News150
This list represents a partial catalog of active translators; additional boosters and fill-ins may exist for HD subchannels in select communities. For a complete and up-to-date list as of 2025, consult MPR's official stations page or FCC databases.

Translators Outside Minnesota

(MPR) operates several low-power FM translators licensed in neighboring states to extend its programming services across state borders, filling coverage gaps in adjacent markets and serving rural border communities. These translators rebroadcast signals from MPR's primary stations in , providing access to MPR News, YourClassical MPR, and The Current without interfering with local broadcasters. The (FCC) permits FM translators to serve areas beyond the primary station's contour, including adjacent markets, as long as they adhere to interference protection rules outlined in 47 CFR Part 74 Subpart L, which limits ERP to 250 watts and requires primary signal reception. Many of these translators were added or relocated post-2010 through FCC Auction 83 and subsequent filing windows, targeting underserved areas near the border to enhance regional public radio access. These cross-state translators play a key role in MPR's mission to deliver nonprofit, community-supported programming to a broader , including educational content, , and cultural offerings that resonate with border populations. For instance, they support MPR's goal of reaching over 1 million weekly listeners across its networks, with significant listenership in bordering states; estimates indicate more than weekly listeners in alone through border-extending signals and translators. This extension fosters shared regional identity and information access for communities in western , eastern , southern , eastern , and the .
CallsignFrequencyLocation (City/State)Parent StationServiceERP (watts)
K238AX95.5 FMBrookings, SDKRSW 89.3 FM (Worthington, MN)YourClassical MPR50
K242BW96.3 FMDecorah, IAKCMP 89.3 FM (, MN)The Current115
W224AO92.7 FMHoughton, MIWGGL 91.1 FM (Houghton, MI)News / YourClassical MPR250

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