Steve Staruch
Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.
Recent Contributions
- 04-18-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests and celebration with Steve Staruch - 04-11-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests to welcome spring - 04-04-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Amy Leopold - 03-28-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Jenna Kavouras - 03-21-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Wesley Friberg - 03-14-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ Plus co-host Mark Scannell - 03-13-2025
Steve Staruch welcomes singers from Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs - 03-13-2025
Steve Staruch welcomes Joseph Li of Minnesota Opera to talk about 2025-26 season - 03-07-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests with guest host Steve Seel - 02-28-2025
Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Ben Shermock