![]() ![]() MPR News Presents, currently airing daily during the noon hour on MPR News, will continue to air on an occasional basis, determined by schedule availability and program content. “Listen at noon, and you’ll learn things about Minnesota you didn’t know before.” “What a gift to be given an hour to create a show that reflects all of Minnesota and goes beyond the day’s news to include segments on arts and culture, music, history and life in our state,” said Wurzer. 7, Wurzer’s new midday magazine program will be focused on the day’s news through a Minnesota lens. Longtime MPR News Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer will continue to start the day for MPR listeners in addition to creating and hosting a new daily news show during the noon hour. “Kerri has built a devoted audience at 9 a.m., and I’m looking forward to building on that and inviting more Minnesotans to join the conversation about our lives as Minnesotans, as many of us resume our morning routines and commutes.” “I’m eager to get started on this new opportunity for MPR News with Angela Davis,” said Davis. Having joined MPR News in late 2018, Davis has served a strong audience interest in conversations about big questions Minnesotans face today – ranging from education and mental health, to racial disparities and the economy. I'll be listening and supporting her in her new role in any way that I can.” Angela is a long-time friend and I wish her the best as she takes the reins at 9 a.m. “That curiosity has always inspired me and I'm excited to follow it into new endeavors within MPR and beyond. “I'm so grateful for those who have called in, listened or joined us in studio to discuss and learn about what matters in our state and beyond,” Miller said. ![]() 7, moving MPR News with Angela Davis from the 11 a.m. Angela Davis will succeed Miller as host of the weekday 9 a.m. As part of this change, Miller will be ending her time as host of the 9 a.m. Miller’s new hour-long program will air Fridays at 11 a.m., featuring a conversation with a different author each week. Kerri Miller will be taking her passion for literature, politics, science and history to a new weekly show, debuting Sept. “We’re being intentional about putting our resources behind the news programming that helps us achieve that goal.” ![]() “We are here not only to connect with Minnesota, but also to better connect Minnesota with itself,” said Duchesne Drew, president of MPR. As part of these changes, this fall, on-air hosts Cathy Wurzer, Kerri Miller and Angela Davis each will begin new chapters in their careers in the MPR Newsroom. PAUL, Minn., J– MPR News today announced it will create a new, daily Minnesota news magazine program, launch a new weekly program devoted to books and ideas, and make changes to its programming lineup as part of the newsroom’s strategy to invest in programming that meets the changing needs of its audiences. MPR News Announces New Programs and Schedule Changes to Better Serve More Minnesotans Jun 15, 2021 ![]()
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