FOX 9 and MPR Announce “Shine On Minnesota: The Replay” Broadcast Benefit to Support Second Harvest Heartland

Via a December 17 Press Release:

Set to air December 22 and 26, the broadcasts feature local talent to raise funds for those in need

FOX 9 (KMSP-TV), in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), today announced “Shine On Minnesota: The Replay”, a one-hour cut of the original broadcast event featuring local musicians and talent to benefit Second Harvest Heartland during the pandemic. The second Shine On MN broadcast event will air on FOX 9, Tuesday, December 22 at 8 p.m. CT, and again on December 26th at 10:35 p.m. CT. It will include entertainment, musical performances, inspirational messages, and stories of hope from some of Minnesota’s favorite artists and celebrities.

“Though we’re nearly seven months removed from our first Shine On Minnesota broadcast event, the need within our local community remains and is greater than ever before,” said FOX 9 General Manager, Sheila Oliver. “Shine On Minnesota: The Replay” will raise funds for Second Harvest Heartland. We are proud to bring these talented Minnesota performers together again ahead of the holidays.”

“There is no better time to bring Shine On MN back than now,” said David Safar, The Current’s managing director. “Times have been tough for our local community, and the second Shine On MN will offer an opportunity to come together to give back this holiday season.”

“Shine On Minnesota: The Replay” is hosted by Jason Matheson, of “The Jason Show,” Amy Hockert of FOX 9 News, MPR News’ Cathy Wurzer and The Current’s Jill Riley. When “Shine On Minnesota” aired in May, it raised nearly $150,000 for Minnesota non-profits. These additional broadcasts will raise funds for Second Harvest Heartland to support efforts to provide food security to Minnesotans in need throughout the holiday season. Donations can be made throughout the broadcasts at www.ShineOnMN.com. 

“Shine On Minnesota: The Replay” will showcase videos, performances, uplifting moments and messages from some of Minnesota’s favorite artists and celebrities. The lineup includes: 

• The Okee Dokee Brothers
• Dessa
• Yam Haus
• Soul Asylum
• New Power Generation
• Michael Shynes
• Jeremy Messersmith, among others. See the complete reboot lineup here: https://www.FOX9.com/ShineOnMN.  

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