MPR Canceling and Postponing Public Events March 14-April 24

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13, 2020 — In response to growing concernssurrounding COVID-19, Minnesota Public Radio will cancel all public eventsbeginning March 14 through April 24.

This decision was made out of an abundance of caution, and inconsideration of best practices recommended made by the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, Minnesota Department of Health, and the cities ofMinneapolis and St. Paul.

Ticketholders will be contacted directly regarding refunds orexchanges in the case of postponement. MPR will share updates regarding eventsas they become available.

The wellbeing of our audiences is of the utmost importance toMPR. We appreciate our audiences’ patience, flexibility, and understanding aswe navigate this rapidly changing situation.

For more information, please visit mprevents.org or contact MPR Member &Audience Services at 800-228-7123.

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