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Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and ‘inherent right’ for wild rice

Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and ‘inherent right’ for wild rice

The Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony this week about a proposal that would change the language around Minnesota's state grain, wild rice. The language includes adding both Dakota and Ojibwe to the bill as well as recognizing the plant’s ‘inherent’ right to exist and thrive.

A guide to music festivals in Minnesota (and nearby) in 2026

A guide to music festivals in Minnesota (and nearby) in 2026

From Big Turn to the Minnesota State Fair, find the lineups, locations, dates, ticket info, and details for more than 50 of the biggest music festivals and events of the entire year. This guide features concerts in Minneapolis, St. Paul, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest.

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Measles outbreak surges in North Dakota, putting immunocompromised in danger

Measles outbreak surges in North Dakota, putting immunocompromised in danger

North Dakota has confirmed 24 cases of measles in 2026, and Minnesota has confirmed 14. People with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

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Minnesota Orchestra performs Lena Frank and Beethoven

Minnesota Orchestra performs Lena Frank and Beethoven

The Minnesota Orchestra welcomes conductor Eun Sun Kim, the Minnesota Chorale, and a roster of star vocalists for a program featuring music by Gabriela Lena Frank and Ludwig van Beethoven. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, on YourClassical MPR.

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March Music Madness: Decades

March Music Madness: Decades

We’ve identified 64 of the best albums across four decades. Download your bracket today and get ready to play starting Monday, March 23.