Welcome to the Minnesota Public Radio Archive
Below you will find ever evolving curated collections highlighting diverse, historically relevant, and special interest content. Each collection contains audio stories of a particular subject, represented in chronological order. Explore our state and its people!
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Women in the 1970s
MPR Archive presents Women in the 1970s, a collection of memorable Minnesota moments that were a part of the momentous social changes, including the Second-wave Feminism movement and the ERA battle. From the swearing in of the state’s first female Supreme Court justice, to the “Willmar 8,” a breadth of stories on how women influenced this decade of change.
Ann Bancroft: A Profile
In our celebration of Women’s History Month, MPR Archive portal is highlighting prominent Minnesotan women. This collection presents the journeys and words that Ann Bancroft used to inspire future adventurers.
Louise Erdrich: A Profile
In our celebration of Women’s History Month, MPR Archive portal is highlighting prominent Minnesotan women. Louise Erdrich is an American author whose work includes novels, poetry, memoir, and children's books featuring Native American characters and settings. She is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized tribe of the Anishinaabe.
Mindy Ratner: A Profile
In our celebration of Women’s History Month, MPR Archive portal is highlighting prominent Minnesotan women. Mindy Ratner is a host and producer on Minnesota Public Radio’s Classical Music Service where she is heard on weekends. Explore this collection to hear about her life through interviews and news features.
Peggy Flanagan: A Profile
In our celebration of Women’s History Month, MPR Archive portal is highlighting prominent Minnesotan women. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Nation, is an American politician currently serving as the 50th lieutenant governor of Minnesota. She is the second Native American woman to be elected to statewide executive office in U.S. history.
Sharon Isbin: A Profile
In our celebration of Women’s History Month, MPR Archive portal is highlighting prominent Minnesotan women. This collection presents the artistic genius of renowned classical guitarist Sharon Isbin.
Sharon Sayles Belton: A Profile
In our celebration of Women’s History Month, MPR Archive portal is highlighting prominent Minnesotan women. This collection presents the words and politics of Sharon Sayles Belton, former history making Minneapolis mayor.
