Inside MTPR

It took us 50 years, but the wait is finally over. MTPR's Anne Hosler has the good news...

This chart shows all MTPR revenue sources projected for FY2016, totaling $2.5 million. Listeners and sponsors make up the largest share of our annual revenue picture (60%).

Thanks to all the pets and their owners who pledged! The Montana Public Radio Menagerie numbers are.....

During our listening tour this winter MTPR senior staff received feedback indicating that our audience did not understand the financial challenges facing the station. This chart and a recent letter from the station's director are an effort to fully explain the scope of our operating budget.

Friends and Supporters:

Montana Public Radio is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. We’re also celebrating the listeners and contributors who have been our partners in building and sustaining this uniquely local public radio station. We’ve come a long way together since our early days as a tiny 10-watt station on the University of Montana campus. We are forever grateful for the community’s loyalty and support.

But amidst the celebrations, MTPR also finds itself at a crossroads.

Ira's coming to perform his solo show in Missoula as part of MTPR's 50th anniversary year.

UPDATE: As of 3:30 Mountain Time the stream has been restored. Thank you for bearing with us.

We've had some great conversations at the MTPR Listener Meetings.  The final one is happening this week in Kalispell.  Your advice and evaluation of MTPR is important – so please stop by and let us know what you think. 
 

Upcoming Meetings

Kalispell - March 5
Listener Meeting - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Flathead Valley Community College - Arts &  Tech Bldg - room 144 A&B

Check out photos from Montana Public Radio's 50th anniversary party on Saturday. Thanks to all the listeners and supporters who joined us to celebrate!

The party started with story time for kids and families. After that, kids were treated to a presentation about raptors from Kate Davis. She brought four birds including a hawk and a great horned owl.

Later in the evening, MTPR DJs took the stage to kick off the dance party.

We were pleased that the family of MTPR founder Philip J. Hess joined us to celebrate and talk about Hess' legacy.

We got a great 50th anniversary message today from NPR CEO Jarl Mohn. Thanks Jarl!

Don't forget we're having a 50th anniversary party Saturday, Jan 31. It's free and all our listeners are welcome. Come dance to live DJs, enjoy food and drink, and help us celebrate!