'We Choose To Stand Here': Annunciation marks one month since mass shooting
September 29, 2025
“We don’t want to be standing here today,” Annunciation Catholic School principal Matthew DeBoer told a crowd of about 125 people at a prayer service on Saturday. “But we choose to stand here.”
Maygen & the Birdwatcher play three songs from 'The Americana Dream'
September 29, 2025
With their new album set to release October 10, the Minnesota band visited the Radio Heartland studio to share some new songs.
Talking Volumes with Patricia Lockwood
September 24, 2025
Experience an evening of grace and power at Talking Volumes with Misty Copeland on September 28 at the Fitzgerald Theater.
Misty is the trailblazing principal dancer who redefined the world of classical ballet - and she's out with a new book.
Join us for an inspiring, family-friendly conversation about her incredible journey, her work as mentor, and her latest book for young readers, Bunheads Act 2: The Dance of Courage.
Beltrami County storm damage highlights housing need in greater Minnesota
September 23, 2025
The June storms that tore through Beltrami County impacted the area in ways that will be felt for generations. One of the positives was shining a light on housing, which is scarce throughout all of Minnesota. Now state and local leaders are renewing dialogues for solutions to the statewide problem.
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Margo Price, and others make Farm Aid 40 one to remember
September 22, 2025
An epic day of music, education and action in Minneapolis, the 2025 running of Farm Aid uplifted music fans while elevating small farms and sustainable agriculture.
The Current's Happy Hours: Holman's Table with Maygen & The Birdwatcher
September 19, 2025
Discover new music with The Current at Holman’s Table
Enjoy a magical summer afternoon with a beverage, friends, music and fun. The Current’s host, Zach McCormick will provide the soundtrack with a DJ set and Maygen & The Birdwatcher will perform live.
The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.
MPR News names Clay Masters as next All Things Considered host
September 17, 2025
Clay Masters has been covering state and national politics for MPR News since his arrival in January 2024. Before that, he worked for 12 years at Iowa Public Radio, 10 of them as a host of Morning Edition.
‘She taught us to live fully’: Remembering Harper Moyski
September 15, 2025
Over 2,000 people gathered to honor 10-year-old Harper Moyski on Sunday who was one of two children who were shot and killed at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis last month.
New director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office takes the helm
September 9, 2025
Guadalupe Lopez, who is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, took over the office in July. The MMIR office was established in 2021 and seeks to address the disproportionate number of Indigenous people who go missing or are murdered.
‘Kids need connection:’ Annunciation principal says planning underway to return to classes
September 5, 2025
School leaders say they may return to the school with a “soft launch” before resuming full-time instruction following a shooting that killed two students and left 21 people injured. The timeline has yet to be determined.