On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.
The new MPR News documentary “Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice” follows senior editor Leah Lemm as she learns about a food her people regard as a relative.
With 76.4 percent of eligible voters casting a ballot in the November election, Minnesota looks to continue its streak of having the highest voter turnout in the nation. The only challenger is Wisconsin, which certifies its election results Friday. Minnesota’s State Canvassing Board — which is tasked with reviewing and approving the state’s election results — met Thursday to certify the November election.
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Members of the transgender community, allies and state leaders gathered to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance at the state Capitol rotunda Wednesday. Participants held a moment of silence for two trans women, Liara Kaylee Tsai and Savannah Ryan Williams, killed within the year. Tsai, of Minneapolis, was found dead of stab wounds in June. Williams was shot and killed in November 2023 in Minneapolis.
Faith leaders from a range of backgrounds gathered recently to share wisdom and connection at a time of intense political polarization.
Cyrell Boyd is headed to treatment at the Red Wing juvenile facility for his role in the Nudieland shooting in August 2023. At a hearing Tuesday, victims spoke to him about the shooting’s impact.
YourClassical Christmas Favorites is back! This year, we’re taking the top 25 songs from last year as voted by you, our listeners, and are asking you to rank them so we can create the YourClassical Christmas Favorites special that will air in December. Vote now!
Nina Moini is the new host of Minnesota Now, Monday-Thursdays at noon. She looks back at her journalism career and people who shaped her work.
Two House speakers at the same time isn’t an option, but DFL and GOP leaders said Wednesday they may divide up which party takes the speakership and which party holds lead positions on key committees.