2025 Forte Award Honoree 

Minnesota Public Radio plays a critical role in expanding the circle of musical storytelling by connecting Minnesotans from all walks of life to music that inspires and endures. MPR has been an important partner of MN Opera, recording and broadcasting mainstage productions and expanding the company’s reach far beyond the walls of the Ordway, thereby allowing audiences across the state and beyond to experience the power of opera. This partnership makes it possible for this art form to remain a vital part of Minnesota’s cultural landscape—underscoring the essential role of public media in keeping the arts accessible to all.