Frequently Asked Questions

What is Radio Heartland?

Radio Heartland is a 24-hour online service featuring original music that spans everything from the washboard to the fret board. This music service is an eclectic mix of acoustic, Americana and roots music.

How can I hear Radio Heartland?

Radio Heartland can be streamed on MinnesotaPublicRadio.org or RadioHeartland.org. It is broadcast in the Twin Cities on 91.1 HD2. Information about Internet connectivity through your computer is available at in General Audio Help section. Information about how to buy HD radios and Internet radios is available at PublicRadioMarket.org

How is Radio Heartland Funded

To provide any of our radio services, we draw on resources of the entire organization. This means that when a listener contributes to Radio Heartland, for example, that revenue becomes part of the operating resources for all of MPR. The support is not restricted to just Radio Heartland.

All of our services share space and staff. We also share support staff and services, including engineering, marketing, operations, membership, finance and human resources.

Efficiently sharing resources the only way we are able to operate all of these services for you. The financial support members provide is combined and leveraged across the entire organization.

How We Track Member Preferences

When you contribute to MPR, every dollar is considered "unrestricted". Even so, we want to know what you prefer to listen to, so we ask you. The results are interesting. Most members listen to more than one service, and many listen to everything. When you tell us your preferences, we take this information seriously and use it as a guide to identify the most pressing needs we face when we set the budget. The goal is to have a family of healthy, growing radio services that continue to be worthy of your support.

You can help ensure that success by making a contribution at RadioHeartland.org, or by calling 1-800-227-2811.

I live in Greater Minnesota. How can I listen to Radio Heartland?

Radio Heartland will be available via the Web at MinnesotaPublicRadio.org and RadioHeartland.org.

What is HD Radio?

HD Radio® is a new digital technology that brings AM and FM broadcasts to life with unprecedented sharpness and clarity. HD Radio also enables stations to "multicast" up to three channels per analog frequency. In this way, radio stations can offer new programming without having to build new radio transmitters, or obtain new broadcast licenses.

Do I need a new radio to receive HD Radio channels?

Yes. Local electronics retailers have a variety of HD Radios for sale, including tabletop and car stereos. You can also review and purchase new HD Radios by following links on our Web site, MinnesotaPublicRadio.org, or by going to PublicRadiomarket.org

Do I have to switch to HD Radio, like I have to switch to HD TV (or get a converter box)? No, there is no federal mandate to switch to HD Radio. However, HD Radio allows more programming options on frequencies, so a HD Radio provides more listening options.

What other offerings do you have on HD Radio?

Local Current Radio  89.3 KCMP HD2 Listen (MP3 Stream)

Classical 24  99.5 KSJN HD2

Radio Heartland  91.1 KNOW HD2 Listen (Windows Stream) Listen (MP3 Stream) BBC News and More  91.1 KNOW HD3

Are you offering rebates on HD Radios?

No, but we are investigating ways to offer membership premiums on HD radios.

How do I get an HD radio?

HD radios are available at publicradiomarket.org where a portion of your order will also support Minnesota Public Radio. HD radio receivers for your home and car are sold at Best Buy, Target, Radio Shack, The Sharper Image and Wal-Mart and range in price between $99 and $200.