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Apply to serve on the MPR Twin Cities Community Advisory Council

October 24, 2021

Are you an avid listener to The Current, MPR News, or Your Classical MPR?  Then MPR wants you. The Twin Cities Community Advisory Council (TC-CAC), for KSJN/KNOW/KCMP, is seeking to fill open membership positions. This opportunity is for Twin Cities Metro residents. The TC-CAC reviews the programming goals established by the station, the service provided by the station, and the significant policy decisions rendered by the station. They also make recommendations on how programming can better serve the Twin Cities community. Please fill out the application by November 12, 2021, if you are interested in this opportunity to serve your community and MPR. Curious? Learn more about our Community Advisory Councils in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota.

MPR News In Focus: Sustainability in Indian Country

October 23, 2021

Sustainability is a way of life for Indigenous communities in Minnesota—and beyond. Unique Indigenous nations and cultures have survived over time in large part because of sustainable practices passed down through the generations. Across Minnesota, Indigenous communities’ connections to land, nature, language and culture honor the delicate balance between the past, present and future. In doing so, Native communities are ensuring their ways of life are viable today, and for the seven generations.  How exactly are Indigenous communities of Minnesota reclaiming their lands and cultures, and their dreams for the future? What challenges, both old and new, pose the greatest threats to ensuring sustainability for future generations of Native people in Minnesota?   In partnership with We Are Still Here Minnesota, MPR News presents In Focus: Sustainability in Indian Country, a conversation led by community leaders and moderated by Twila Dang, producer and cohost of MPR’s “small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood” podcast.   WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 12pm CT  Free online event | Register

Next Challenge for Media & Journalism

October 21, 2021

From the Glen Nelson Center, American Public Media Group, and more: The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is a national startup competition seeking groundbreaking for-profit and nonprofit startups that will reinvent media in the coming decade. More than $100,000 in cash grants and other benefits will be awarded to media startups with $0 - $1 million in annual revenue. The Next Challenge is looking for groundbreaking startups and student-led ventures that will reinvent media over the coming decade, so apply now!

Wellness Wednesday from The Current®

October 20, 2021

Every Wednesday The Current’s Morning Show host Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy—from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to life coaching and personal journaling. Tune in to The Current’s Morning Show to hear Wellness Wednesday from The Current® or subscribe to listen via podcast!  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RSS, Spotify, Stitcher

Call to Mind Live: Youth Incarceration & Mental Health

October 19, 2021

Despite dropping rates, the United States still incarcerates more young people than any other country. According to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as of July 2021 93% of the youth housed at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake juvenile correctional facility have a mental health condition. Of those youth, 25% have a serious illness.  While mental wellness is crucial for all youth, mental health challenges may be exacerbated by the experience of incarceration in Wisconsin’s prison system and after release.   In a Well Beings virtual event, WUWM hosts Call to Mind Live: Youth Incarceration & Mental Health. WUWM will speak with formerly incarcerated people and experts to explore youth mental health needs. We’ll also discuss available resources and alternatives to incarcerating young people with mental health needs in Wisconsin. Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. CT REGISTER NOW

Thank you members!

October 18, 2021

Member support from listeners and readers like you provides the financial resources needed to broadcast and stream the programs you enjoy listening to most from MPR News, YourClassical MPR and The Current. And your gift makes a big difference! Thanks for your support! For assistance with your membership: - Membership FAQ - More Ways to Give - Contact Member & Audience Services

MPR Archive: Notable Contemporary Native Americans in Minnesota

October 17, 2021

This MPR audio collection highlights five important contemporary Native Americans voices of this region. Each has had a unique and profound impact on the land and its people. ·         Winona LaDuke on the environment, politics, and health ·         Jim Northrup on writing, war, and Indian rights ·         Clyde Bellecourt on Indian rights, social justice, and AIM ·         Louise Erdrich on bringing Native American characters to the forefront in literature ·         Peggy Flanagan on social issues, poverty, and politics Explore these stories and more collections from our audio archives!

Early Risers: A Podcast from Little Moments Count

October 16, 2021

Early Risers is podcast from Little Moments Count and MPR with frank facts, engaging stories and real how-tos for anyone who cares about raising children with a clear-eyed understanding of cultural differences, race and implicit bias. Catch up on the first season and subscribe now for our next season with host Dianne Haulcy of Think Small. Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Radio Public | Amazon Music |TuneIn | iHeart | Stitcher | RSS

MPR News In Focus: Sustainability in Indian Country

October 15, 2021

Sustainability is a way of life for Indigenous communities in Minnesota—and beyond. Unique Indigenous nations and cultures have survived over time in large part because of sustainable practices passed down through the generations. Across Minnesota, Indigenous communities’ connections to land, nature, language and culture honor the delicate balance between the past, present and future. In doing so, Native communities are ensuring their ways of life are viable today, and for the seven generations.  How exactly are Indigenous communities of Minnesota reclaiming their lands and cultures, and their dreams for the future? What challenges, both old and new, pose the greatest threats to ensuring sustainability for future generations of Native people in Minnesota?   In partnership with We Are Still Here Minnesota, MPR News presents In Focus: Sustainability in Indian Country, a conversation led by community leaders and moderated by Twila Dang, producer and cohost of MPR’s “small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood” podcast.   WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 12pm CT  Free online event | Register