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Stacey Danner wavered on the vaccine, friends hope his story sways others to get shots

August 23, 2021

Stacey Danner was an ardent cheerleader and advocate for his north Minneapolis neighborhood, for Black entrepreneurs and for his wide circle of friends from all walks of life. But this spring, he wavered on getting a vaccine and fell gravely ill with COVID-19. His story illustrates that vaccine hesitancy in Minnesota’s Black community is complex. - Trusted messengers One-on-one conversations play a key role in COVID-19 shots - Parting Thoughts Remembering lives lost to COVID-19 in Minnesota

St. John's Abbey Church gets a pipe organ worthy of its space

August 23, 2021

For half a century, the St. John’s Abbey Church in Collegeville has attracted visitors from around the world. Now, after a huge expansion of its pipe organ, enthusiasts say it finally has an instrument to match its modernist splendor.

COVID booster shots are coming. Here's what you need to know

August 20, 2021

If all goes to plan, Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna shots can get a third dose eight months after their last jab. Here's why health officials think you'll need one. - COVID-19 in MN Positivity rate drops just below 5 percent

Judge plans to decide soon if guns will be allowed inside State Fair

August 20, 2021

Ramsey County judge Laura Nelson says she’ll decide before the Minnesota State Fair opens Aug. 26 whether people who have gun permits may carry their firearms onto the Falcon Heights fairgrounds. - Previously Lawsuit says State Fair must allow people to carry guns - Earlier The Minnesota State Fair prepares for a smaller, safer return - More State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback

'A very difficult decision': Minnesota schools divided on masking

August 17, 2021

Most Minnesota school districts are only recommending, not requiring masks. Administrators say they worry about what the divide on masking will mean for keeping kids safe and maintaining enrollment. - K-12 State urges masks for all inside schools as cases climb - List Here's where masks and vaccines are required in Minnesota

U.S. officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos

August 16, 2021

Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital’s airport on Monday as thousands tried to flee the country after the Taliban seized power with stunning speed. Some clung to the side of a U.S. military transport plane before takeoff, in a widely shared video that captured the sense of desperation as America’s 20-year war comes to a chaotic end. - Taliban take over Afghanistan What we know and what's next - Concerns over U.S. terror threats rising As Taliban hold grows - Watchdog group Sounding the warning about Afghanistan's meltdown for wears

Census: Major changes for state demographics, politics

August 15, 2021

New U.S. census data shows the bulk of Minnesota’s population growth over the past decade took place in the Twin Cities metro, paralleled by an increase of Minnesotans of color. - Nationwide U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking - What the new census data shows about race Depends on how you look at it

The Current goes Cover To Cover all weekend long

August 13, 2021

The Current is spinning a few cover songs every hour - from your favorites to hidden gems you may have forgotten were covers. Tune in, stream online, listen via mobile app, or follow along on the playlist.

Minnesota officials release data on rare breakthrough COVID cases

August 13, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Health says the 5,599 cases of COVID-19 infection among vaccinated people represent a tiny fraction of the state’s immunized population. - Friday Caseloads, hospital needs edge up as summer swing continues - Shot incentive $100 is big vaccine draw in Minnesota - Delta is surging What you need to know to stay safe - Minnesota Where masks and vaccines are required