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It’s New Member Monday during The Current’s Spring Member Drive! Today only, all new and upgraded sustaining donations will be matched for one year by the MPR Member Fund up to $50,000.

The MPR Member Fund is made up of special contributions from donors who want YOU to participate in this Spring Member Drive and power public media. Join more than 100,000 other MPR members from across the region. Donate right now and know that you’re making DOUBLE the impact with this matching opportunity.

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MPR Bandana Set for You and Your Pet

Match your favorite fur baby with this adorable MPR bandana pack! Each pack includes one standard bandana (22" square) and one triangular pet bandana (22"X22"X29"). These cotton bandanas feature hand-drawn Minnesota pollinator-friendly plants. FMV $26. Shipping included.
$60.00 donation
$5.00 /month

Wildlife Care Kit: Essentials

Help support Minnesota wildlife when you choose to pay-it-forward. This kit will help provide immediate intake care to an injured or orphaned wild animal brought to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, such as a fox, robin, or woodchuck. FMV $0. Photo courtesy of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
$60.00 donation
$5.00 /month

MN Pollinator-Friendly Plants Water Bottle

Show off your MPR pride and stay hydrated for all your adventures with this water bottle featuring hand-drawn Minnesota pollinator-friendly plants! This 32oz wide-mouth Nalgene bottle featuring local flora is made from 50% recycled plastic. Lightweight, BPA free and dishwasher safe. FMV $18. Shipping included.
$84.00 donation
$7.00 /month

MPR Long-Sleeve T-shirt by Miku

Support local art and show your love of MPR with this exclusive long-sleeve t-shirt designed by Minneapolis-based artist Miku. This exclusive design is printed on a 100% cotton long-sleeve t-shirt available in unisex sizes S-3XL. FMV $28. Shipping included.
$120.00 donation
$10.00 /month

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Wildlife Care Kit: Adult Patient

Help support Minnesota wildlife when you choose to pay-it-forward. This kit will help the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center provide food or medications to an adult wild animal, such as a heron, a muskrat, or an opossum, as it gains strength and prepares to be released back into its natural environment. FMV $0. Photo courtesy of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
$120.00 donation
$10.00 /month

2024 Exclusive Peace Coffee Mug for MPR

Get your 2024 Peace Coffee mug made exclusively for MPR while supplies last! This 16 oz Kleen Kanteen insulated coffee tumbler keeps coffee hot for hours, perfect for a morning walk or your daily commute. Support public media and show your MPR pride, whether you hit the trail or hit the road! FMV: $30. Shipping is included.
$144.00 donation
$12.00 /month

Year-Round Minnesota State Parks Vehicle Permit

The year-round Minnesota state parks vehicle permit provides 12 months of access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. No matter where your adventure takes you, make MPR your soundtrack. Support public media and help maintain and improve the natural resources that make Minnesota's state parks among the best in the nation. Valid through June 2025. FMV: $35. Shipping is included.

$180.00 donation
$15.00 /month

MN State Parks Vehicle Permit and Wildlife Care Kit

Pay-it-forward to support Minnesota wildlife, and discover all that the outdoors has to offer in our great state. The Minnesota state parks year-round vehicle permit grants access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a whole year. The Wildlife Care Kit: Essentials will help provide immediate intake care to an injured or orphaned wild animal brought to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, such as a fox, robin, or woodchuck. FMV $35. Shipping included. Animal photo courtesy of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.
$240.00 donation
$20.00 /month

MN State Parks Vehicle Permit and MN Pollinator Plants Water Bottle

Show your love for MPR and stay hydrated - take MPR and your new water bottle on all of your outdoor adventures this year. The Minnesota state parks year-round vehicle permit grants access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a whole year. The the new MPR Nalgene bottle, featuring hand-drawn Minnesota pollinator-friendly plants, will keep you hydrated on your hikes. FMV $53. Shipping included.
$264.00 donation
$22.00 /month

Wildlife Care Kit: Baby Patient

Help support Minnesota wildlife when you choose to pay-it-forward. This kit will help provide specialty support for a baby wild animal, such as formula OR special feed for baby rabbits, baby swans, or ducklings. FMV $0. Photo courtesy of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
$300.00 donation
$25.00 /month

2024 MPR Adventure Pack

This bundle provides everything you need for the perfect adventure. The Minnesota state parks year-round vehicle permit grants access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a whole year. The collectible 16 oz Kleen Kanteen insulated coffee tumbler features an exclusive design made for MPR by Peace Coffee. The zip-up hoodie displays the MPR logo on the left chest and the MPR Music Loon logo on the back of a relaxed 80/20 cotton poly blend hoodie available in unisex sizes S-3XL. FMV $105. Shipping included.
$600.00 donation
$50.00 /month

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Wildlife Care Kit: ICU or Surgical Patient

Help support Minnesota wildlife when you choose to pay-it-forward. This kit will help an injured or emaciated wild animal receive special intensive care OR help cover surgical costs for a wildlife patient with a broken limb or wing, like a swan, a porcupine, or a bobcat. FMV $0. Photo courtesy of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
$600.00 donation
$50.00 /month

Parks Permit Leadership Circle Bundle

This special bundle features MPR's most popular thank-you gift PLUS exclusive bonus items from local makers. You'll get a year-round Minnesota state parks vehicle permit along with our exclusive 2024 Peace Coffee mug, a reclaimed wood cribbage board from Minneapolis-based Wood from the Hood, and playing cards specially designed for MPR by Minnesota artist Xee Reiter. FMV: $137. Shipping is included.
$1,200.00 donation
$100.00 /month

Limited Edition MPR State Fair Tote Bag

This collectors' edition, artist-designed tote is being released from our vault for a limited time! Designed by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez, this very popular tote debuted at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair. Screen printed locally on 100% cotton, dimensions are 14.5"W x 15.5"H x 7"D. 100% cotton canvas. (FMV $13)

$60.00 donation
$5.00 donation

Artist-Designed Premium Vinyl MPR Sticker Pack

Show your love for public radio by adorning your favorite water bottle, coffee tumbler or laptop with one of these premium, long-lasting vinyl stickers. Designed by Minnesota illustrator Cindy Lindgren, this four-pack of stickers represents MPR News, YourClassical MPR, The Current and Minnesota Public Radio. Stickers measure approximately 3" x 2" each. FMV $10. Shipping is included.
$60.00 donation
$5.00 donation

Locally Made XL Wooden MPR Magnet

Decorate your fridge and show off your love of MPR with this extra large, handmade magnet by Minnesota-based creators Knit & Nailed. This 5" tall magnet features a layered wood design. FMV $15. Shipping is included.
$120.00 donation
$10.00 donation

Card Set by Genessis Lopez

This 20-pack of assorted greeting cards features four unique designs by Minneapolis-based artist Genessis Lopez. Perfect for well wishes, birthdays, graduations and more. Includes envelops. FMV $20.

$180.00 donation
$15.00 donation

MPR Zip Hoodie

The perfect layer, this zip-up hoodie displays the MPR logo on the left chest and the new MPR Music Loon logo on the back. An incredibly soft and relaxed unisex hoodie, this 80/20 cotton/poly blend hoodie will quickly become a go-to essential. Sizes S-XXXL (FMV $40)

$300.00 donation
$25.00 donation

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MPR Yeti Coozie

Keep beverages really, really cold with this MPR Member Yeti coozie. Great for standard 12 oz. Cans, Longnecks, Tailgates, Triple-digit temps and BBQ festivals. Can and bottle fit may vary based on shape. Fair market value: $30. Shipping is included.
$420.00 donation
$35.00 donation

Reclaimed Wood Cribbage Board and Artist-Designed Playing Cards

This 2-player cribbage board from Minneapolis-based company Wood From the Hood is made of urban trees reclaimed from Minneapolis / St. Paul neighborhoods. These solid wood cribbage boards will provide a lifetime of pleasure, not only for the game of cribbage itself but for the beautiful grain and patterns inherent to the natural wood. Please note, this listing is for ONE cribbage board, and each cribbage board will be unique. Along with the cribbage board are playing cards specially designed for MPR by Minnesota artist, Xee Reiter. FMV $72. Shipping is included.
$600.00 donation
$50.00 donation

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