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Minnesota Public Radio seeks $4.7 million in legacy funds for statewide arts and education programming
Summary
Sen. Johnson Stewart presented a request for $4.7 million over two years for Minnesota Public Radio to expand Class Notes, community programming and digital arts coverage; MPR leaders highlighted prior use of legacy funds and audience reach.
Senator Johnson Stewart presented Senate File 1537, seeking $4.7 million in legacy appropriations over the FY26‑27 biennium to support Minnesota Public Radio’s statewide arts, music education and community‑focused programming.
Dushawn (Dushyant/Dushawn) Drew, president of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), told the committee MPR reaches roughly one million Minnesotans weekly…
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