MPR People

Jeff Jones

Producer, All Things Considered
Minnesota Public Radio
jjones@mpr.org

Jeff Jones produces and directs Minnesota Public Radio's afternoon news program, "All Things Considered." He started working at MPR in 2003 writing copy for afternoon hosts and booking call-in programs. He has done radio production since high school and led the News Department at Macalester College in St. Paul. Before joining MPR, Jeff worked for Chicago Public Radio's "848," "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" in Washington, D.C., the Minnesota Legislature's "Session Weekly" magazine and Twin Cities Public Television. Jeff loves to travel and loves animal stories on the radio.

Jeff Jones Feature Archive

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Mississippi River: An urban wilderness

The newest of Minnesota's five national park sites, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, sits right in the middle of the state's biggest population center. (10/02/2009)

Park vs. monument: What's in a name?

When we started thinking about a series of stories about Minnesota's national parks, we were quickly confronted by a tricky question -- just how many parks does Minnesota have? (09/29/2009)

"Red carded" house: Hugo resident Julie Togersen describes damage

Torgersen's house has been "red carded," which means it has serious structural damage and she and her family will not be allowed to go back into it. (05/27/2008)

Farmer tends to a new customer base

Pelican Rapids is still basically a farming community. But a decade-and-a-half of immigration has changed the town a lot. That's not just clear on Main Street, If you drive a few miles out of town, life is even different on the farm. (05/30/2006)

Auto show features more fuel-efficient cars

The 2006 Minneapolis and St. Paul International Auto Show wraps up March 22 at the Minneapolis Convention center. With average area gas prices hovering around two-fifty per gallon, Minnesota Public Radio's Steven John checked out how fuel-efficient vehicles are being received at the show. (03/20/2006)