In past years, residencies have been an oasis in the cold, dark winter months. But this season, the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening live music again. More coverage on The Current
Start 2022 out with some mindful medicines for stress! As part of a series of conversations with a group of powerful women who are all coaches and healers, host Cathy Wurzer and guests discussed tools, perspectives and spiritual practices used to relieve stress. Listen to the audio online
Many people have made life-changing choices during the pandemic with record numbers leaving jobs, and many relocating. The reasons might be different, but the desire for change is a common theme. - To recruit new residents Bemidji touts quality of life — and a little cash - Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting 'climate migrants'
If your reading life allows for a novel a month, then Kerri Miller is here with three from 2021 that she doesn’t want you to miss.
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Minnesotans could be forgiven for seeing 2021 as an unhappy rerun of 2020. COVID-19 continued to make daily life difficult. Communities still grappled with police shootings and calls to address racial injustice. Still, amid the year’s struggles Minnesota saw a homegrown Olympian make history, and people found ways to connect and rebuild in a world searching for a path back to normal. MPR News reporters covered joys and concerns across Minnesota in 2021. Here’s a look at some of the stories they felt compelled to tell.
Usher in the New Year with Conductor Daniel Barenboim and his famous Vienna Philharmonic. Listen or stream YourClassical MPR! Jan. 1, 3 p.m. — Vienna New Year’s Day Special
Thank you to everyone who voted in the Top 89 countdown! The Current will play the countdown of your favorite songs of 2021 on Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to midnight and again on Jan. 1 from noon to 7 p.m. Find other 2021 lists like Best Albums | Best New Artists | Purple Current's Top 10 | Best Covers | Best Local Songs | The Current Staff Picks and MORE all at thecurrent.org/top89!
The Current counts down the Top 89 songs of 2021 starting at 5 p.m. CT tonight, giving you plenty of time to check out... Best Albums | Best New Artists | Purple Current's Top 10 | Best Covers | Best Local Songs | The Current Staff Picks and MORE all at thecurrent.org/top89!
Conductor Kirill Petrenko and the world-class orchestra say goodbye to 2021 with music by Erich Korngold, Richard Strauss, Maurice Ravel and Max Bruch, featuring violinist Janine Jansen. Listen on YourClassical MPR Friday, Dec. 31, at 10:30 a.m. CT