The Splendid Table: A Guide to Holiday Gifting and Hosting
December 9, 2021
The Splendid Table prepared the perfect guide for the holiday season. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora
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Video captures enormous bear in northern Minnesota
December 8, 2021
Researchers in northern Minnesota captured a video of an enormous black bear this fall, weighing an estimated 700 pounds. Ironically, bears in the state tend to grow bigger in years with poor supplies of natural food.
Kimberly Potter trial: With jury set, court turns to opening statements
December 8, 2021
Two views of the Minnesota police officer who killed Daunte Wright will collide in opening statements at her manslaughter trial. The defense claims that Kimberly Potter made an innocent mistake by pulling her handgun instead of her Taser when she shot Wright in April as he sought to pull away from a traffic stop. The prosecution will portray a veteran officer who had undergone extensive training that warned against such a mix-up. - Potter trial A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday - #AskMPRNews What questions do you have about the trial? - Kimberly Potter trial 8 key questions, answered - Derek Chauvin How a previous trial is impacting the Kimberly Potter case
Kimberly Potter trial: A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday
December 6, 2021
The former Brooklyn Center police officer is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Daunte Wright — a 20-year-old Black man. Jury selection wrapped up last week. - Jury chosen Opening statements Wednesday - #AskMPRNews What questions do you have about the trial? - Kimberly Potter trial 8 key questions, answered - Explainer Who are the jurors for trial of Kimberly Potter?
Field Work Podcast
December 5, 2021
Hosted by two commercial row-crop farmers and a dairy farmer, Field Work is a podcast that provides space for frank, realistic discussions about the benefits and challenges of sustainable agriculture. Hosts Zach Johnson, Mitchell Hora, and Tara Vander Dussen (who joined the team in season four) explore the successes and challenges farmers experience as they adopt new practices, while still getting into the weeds on the difficulties. Listen to episodes about soil health
If you want your holiday package to arrive on time, here are the deadlines to know
December 3, 2021
The U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS have all released their deadlines for holiday packages and cards to arrive by Dec. 25 — telling customers to mail their holiday packages earlier rather than later. More information
YourClassical MPR and The Current Present: Bring the Sing Solstice Celebration
December 2, 2021
YourClassical MPR and The Current are teaming up for another Bring the Sing Solstice celebration Sunday, December 19 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 P.M. at Saint Paul’s historic Union Depot. Welcome the longest night of the year by joining us for a festive, light-filled singalong with fellow neighbors and music lovers. You’ll enjoy this year’s performers: 1:00 pm: The Minnesota Boychoir 2:00 pm: Nur-D 3:00 pm: Tesfa Wondemagegnehu 4:00 pm: Davina and the Vagabonds Intervals: Dan Newton Full event details
Early Risers: What’s Happening in the Classroom? Early Childhood Educators and Implicit Bias
December 1, 2021
On this episode of Early Risers, host Dianne Haulcy speaks with Sheila Williams Ridge, co-director of the University of Minnesota’s Child Development Laboratory School and expert on nature–based learning, about how she’s training a new generation of early childhood educators to recognize their own implicit biases—and how teachers and parents can respond when racialized incidents happen in the classroom. Listen to the podcast episode Download the discussion guide Subscribe to Early Risers Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Radio Public | Amazon Music |TuneIn | iHeart | Stitcher | RSS
8 songs for 8 nights: Music for Hanukkah
November 30, 2021
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah recalls the story of how a small army of Jews — the Maccabees — defeated the oppressive Seleucid army to reclaim Jerusalem and their Holy Temple. When the Jews went to light the Temple's ner tamid (sanctuary lamp) there was enough oil to last only one day. But a miracle happened: One day's worth of oil lasted eight days. YourClassical brings you 8 songs for 8 nights: Music for Hanukkah.
MPR News In Focus: A Seat at the Table
November 28, 2021
Join us December 15 at noon for In Focus: A Seat at the Table: BIPOC Businesses’ Inclusion in the Minnesota Economy, as Angela Davis hosts a conversation with business leaders, entrepreneurs and others working toward lasting change in Minnesota’s economy. They’ll share their first-hand experiences and offer ideas on how Minnesotans can take action, beyond a one-time purchase or donation, to effect a more inclusive local economy.