Support Public Media This Holiday Season
December 9, 2025
This holiday season, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is excited to introduce the limited-edition Made of Minnesota collection and pop-up experience: tote bags, hats and patches inspired by the creativity, community and local pride that make Minnesota unique. Every purchase helps fill the gap in federal public funding and powers independent public media that’s made of Minnesota: MPR News, The Current and YourClassical.
Full hours and information at mpr.org/holiday.
'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you
December 22, 2025
Six YourClassical hosts picked their five favorite Christmas carols, and you voted for your favorites. Listen to the full countdown as hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding highlight the top carols based on your votes.
How is ICE enforcement affecting child care? 5 questions, answered
December 18, 2025
Tensions remain high in Minnesota’s Somali community as federal immigration agents continue their two-week surge in the Twin Cities, and it's impacting young children and their caregivers.
Native All-American is a 'big stage' for players and a laboratory for leadership
December 15, 2025
Seventy Native American high school athletes were living the dream: playing at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as part of the fourth annual Native All-American football game.
Vote: Choose 'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' songs from your favorite hosts
December 1, 2025
Vote now to create YourClassical Christmas Favorites, a one-hour holiday special highlighting the top carols based on your votes with hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding.
Duluth's Chester Bowl plans to open new ski chalet next year
November 29, 2025
Chester Bowl, a community-run downhill ski hill in a city park in the center of Duluth, plans to finish building a new $3 million-plus chalet by late 2026.
The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025
November 26, 2025
This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 5 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.
Law enforcement, protesters clash as federal agents make arrests in St. Paul
November 26, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that state officials were “working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.”
'The Sound of Cinnamon'
November 21, 2025
What does hygge mean to you? In ‘The Sound of Cinnamon,’ Jake Armerding invites you to experience coziness and contentment with a hygge soundtrack perfect for finding your favorite pair of slippers and putting your feet up. Listen now!
Capitol event marks Transgender Day of Remembrance; others planned
November 20, 2025
Observances are planned in Minnesota on Thursday for the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. It’s an annual event to honor the memory of lives lost to anti-transgender violence.