In this west-central Minnesota town, fiddle jams draw players from ages 3 to 86
October 20, 2025
The Sunburg Minnesota Community Fiddlers started with a few people getting together to jam. One woman made it her mission to build that group into an intergenerational community centered around music and fun.
Check out The Current's fall programming refresh
October 16, 2025
Heading into fall, The Current has made some exciting updates, including an enhanced weekend schedule. Starting the week of Oct. 20, changes take effect that will add more listening time with hosts Bill DeVille and Barb Abney. Plus, a couple of long-time specialty programs get new Saturday morning slots, and fans of R&B and hip-hop get a new block of listening on Saturday nights.
Take a look at the full list of updates here.
Mayoral candidates outline competing visions for St. Paul in MPR News/Pioneer Press debate
October 15, 2025
Three candidates for St. Paul mayor debated key issues in an MPR News and Pioneer Press forum Tuesday. Incumbent Melvin Carter, state Rep. Kaohly Her and scientist Yan Chen discussed city spending, public safety, schools and Carter’s proposal to ban assault weapons in the city.
Minnesota woman on a quest to preserve stories of disappearing towns
October 13, 2025
Have you ever been to Basswood, Oylen or Luce, Minnesota? Photographer Laura Grisamore has been to them all. She has pictures, stories and a burning desire to preserve memories of towns in their twilight.
How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota
October 10, 2025
Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday, Oct. 13. Check out these events to begin celebrating over the weekend and into Monday with community, art markets, music and food.
How The Current shapes Minnesota's music scene
October 7, 2025
For 20 years, The Current has been Minnesota’s music heartbeat — boosting local talent and introducing fresh sounds on the radio. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with some of The Current’s staff. They’ll pull back the curtain on The Current’s sound and how it all comes together.
October supermoon kicks off trio of lunar light shows
October 6, 2025
Monday night’s full moon will appear slightly larger and brighter during what’s known as a supermoon, the first of three expected this year.
YourClassical celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 6, 2025
YourClassical celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with our brand new Hispanic Heritage Month Stream. Join Ines Guanchez as she explores the rich musical traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Rocktober 2025 from The Current
October 2, 2025
While leaves are beginning to fall, the rock hands are going up. That can only mean one thing…It’s time for Rocktober! The Current is marking the start of the concert-filled month with non-stop opportunities for you to win tickets to one of the many shows coming to town.
Minnesota Frost to host first game of 2025-26 PWHL season
October 2, 2025
The first game of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s opening weekend features the reigning two-time Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost, who host the Toronto Sceptres.