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Mon:	10:00 am - 1:00 pm [ - ]
Tue:	10:00 am - 1:00 pm [ - ]
Wed:	10:00 am - 1:00 pm [ - ]
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Fri:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm [ - ]

About the Show

Jazz With Class! Featuring Minneapolis Public Schools’ Students

Weekdays 10 AM- 1 PM

Midday music, MPS School News, top-of-hour BBC World News, weather, and MnDOT mid-day traffic updates three times an hour. Informative hourly features, too, like Engines of Our Ingenuity (9:25 a.m.), and MN90 (2:25 p.m.).

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2024 Albums of the Year from Sean McPherson, Jazz88 Afternoon Cruise Host

Sean brings us his fav 10 Jazz Albums of 2024 in no particular order! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-4YsK4_PqQ Sharel Cassity and Colleen Clark – Alliance Milton Nascimento and esperanza spalding – Milton and esperanza Zaccai Curtis – Cubop Lives! Keyon Harrold – Foreverland Vanisha Gould – She’s Not Shiny, She’s Not Smooth Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band – Walk a Mile […] […]

Best Albums of the Year from Manny Hill of MPS Voices

Manny has his top hip hop albums of the year! Listen to here video about this year’s music here: Here is the list of Manny’s Best Albums of 2024: Blue Lips by ScHoolboy Q American Dream by 21 Savage GNX by Kendrick Lamar Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii The Auditorium Vol 1 by Common […] […]

Best Albums of the Year from Olive Norvell of MPS Voices

Olive just aired an interview with Rosie. And it has been a fun year of music for Olive. Listen to here video about this year’s music here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NtlIxMhUA5Q Here is the list of Olive’s Best Albums of 2024: SYRINGA by Rosie I am my neighbors keeper- Avery Sharpe FISSION – Dead Poet Society High Adventure- […] […]

Best Albums of the Year From The Big Cheese of MPS Voices

Hello MPS Voice and Jazz 88 listeners, The Big Cheese here! As we wrap up the year, and as most of us have probably been given our Spotify wrapped. I think now is as good as a time as any to shout out my three favorite albums of the year! Check out their video here. This year […] […]

Winter Coat Giveaway

Join Next Level Collaborations at their winter coat giveaway at 1220 N Logan Ave, MPLS, MN 55411 on December 7th from 10am to 2pm With any questions contact jmason@nextlevelcollaborations.org […]

Give to the Max Day 2024

Give to the Max Day is this Thursday, November 21st, and your support plays a vital role in this annual day of giving.Why donate during Give to the Max Day? This year, your donation will support our upgrade to a new and improved on-air broadcast system, in addition to helping us better plan out our […] […]

Nov 14th School Board Meeting Information

A regular business meeting of the MPS School Board has been noticed. : Nov. 14, Tuesday : 5:30pm : 1250 West Broadway Ave., Mpls Public comment process: https://board.mpls.k12.mn.us/comment Agenda and materials: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1807… Watch online: https://mps.eduvision.tv/liveevents Meeting notice: https://board.mpls.k12.mn.us/notices […]

MPS BPAC Hosts Back to School Fair Sept. 18

Minneapolis Public Schools’ Black Parent Advisory Council (BPAC) is hosting a back-to-school resource fair at Bethune Arts Elementary on Monday, September 18, from 6 – 8 PM. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Engagement & Outreach Specialist, Tiki Blackamore, about the event, and what families can expect when they attend. Listen here: […]

Supt. Cox On First Week Of School, New Benefits For ESP's

With the new school year underway, Minneapolis Public Schools Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox spoke with MPS Voices Executive Producer, Manny Hill, about welcoming the students back and important information regarding Educational Support Professionals around the district. Also, how’s the new Career & Technical Education Center at North High coming together? Take a listen: […]

MPS to Host Mental Health Caregiver Institute

The Mental Health Department at Minneapolis Public Schools is set to host the next Caregiver Institute, coming up on Monday, March 20 at Olson Middle School. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Mental Health Support Specialist, Annie Loch, and two students from Olson Middle School about how the Caregiver Institute will focus on helping children […] […]

Supt. Cox Gives A Tech Update, Talks "MPS Shines"

Jazz88’s Manny Hill is joined by MPS Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox to discuss the effects of the late February winter storm on MPS, and the technology event during that same week, which presented challenges for the district. Also, Supt. Cox shares info on the upcoming MPS Mental Health Caregiver Institute, and highlights the new “MPS […] […]

Last month of Enrollment Season at MPS; Find Your CTE Class

There’s just about a month left of enrollment season at Minneapolis Public Schools, and the time to find a school for your child to attend next year is now. Jazz88’s Manny Hill talks with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, about what parents and guardians need to know during this final month of the enrollment season, […] […]

Jazz88 Looks Back, Forward with New Year's Shows

Pictured above: Charleston, S.C.-based outfit Ranky Tanky performs on Toast of the Nation this weekend. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on highs and lows. Sean McPherson will help us do just that on Friday, Dec. 30th, with a review of the top jazz releases of 2022, as heard on […] […]

Enrollment Season Underway at MPS

Is your child new to Minneapolis Public Schools, or are you looking to enroll your child into a different school within the district next year? Shakur Ali of the MPS Enrollment Department talks with Jazz88’s Manny Hill about everything you need to know to get started, and why February 7th will be an important date […] […]

Roosevelt H.S. Senior Speaks on "Operation Holiday Basket"

Looking to help a family this holiday season? Starting the weekend after Thanksgiving, there’s a great opportunity to do so with a really cool event happening at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with Roosevelt senior, Ivy Mills, about her role in “Operation Holiday Basket,” how the event originated, and how you […] […]

Interim Supt. Cox Talks Exciting November for MPS

What’s happening in the month of November at Minneapolis Public Schools? Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox shares all with Jazz88’s Manny Hill, including the launch of a unique observatory at Hall STEM Academy, what the district has planned for Election Day, National American Indian Involvement Week, and much more! […]

Supt. Cox Talks October Events at MPS

What’s happening at Minneapolis Public Schools in the month of October? Plenty! Jazz88’s Manny Hill talks with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, about Latino Heritage Month, and Indigenous People’s Day, and how the district will be celebrating and honoring both. Also, what’s the latest on parent/teacher conferences, and the search for a permanent Superintendent? […] […]

The Time to Apply For Educational Benefits is Now!

Jazz88’s Manny Hill talks with Sara Eugene, Coordinator for Culinary & Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools, about why it’s important for all families of MPS students to apply for Educational Benefits, even if they don’t believe they qualify. Sara explains what these benefits are, and some important dates to have on your calendar. […]

MPS Enrollment and Winter Break Academy with Superintendent Graff

Manny Hill talks with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff on Enrollment season getting underway, available programs for students during the upcoming winter break, and the continued efforts to ensure the health and safety of students and staff at MPS. […]

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