Artists open gallery spaces for the public to explore in Rochester’s Hiding Artists Tour. This week’s Art Hounds also recommend exhibits by Barbara McIlrath and Stuart Loughridge at the Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis, and by Kelly Schamberger at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery in Grand Marais.
In coming days, people 65 and older and those with underlying health conditions will be able to get an extra shot of the Pfizer vaccine. The booster rollout comes as the highly contagious delta variant spreads across the United States. - More booster news 2nd dose of J&J COVID shot prompts strong response - FDA panel Only high-risk Americans and those 65+ should get COVID boosters
A new survey finds 15 percent of respondents who are Black say Minnesota K-12 schools offer their students the same education as white children. But 48 percent of white respondents said the opportunities are the same regardless of race or ethnicity. - During pandemic Students of color disproportionately choosing distance learning - An In Focus conversation on Equity in Education - As schools promise racial equity The path forward is often met with resistance
The St. Sahag Armenian Church community in St. Paul gathered over the weekend to celebrate their Armenian heritage and faith — and to share those traditions with their friends and neighbors.
Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to present the 22nd season of Talking Volumes, hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller. Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 for a discussion with Kate DiCamillo about her highly anticipated new kids’ novel, “The Beatryce Prophecy.” Tickets and attendance information
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Poetry can help anchor us to the world amidst the chaos and uncertainty of daily life. Look for new weekday episodes of The Slowdown podcast with host Ada Limón beginning September 21, 2021. Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS
As many students and educators return to the physical classroom for the first time since the pandemic began, how can we work together to prevent Minnesota’s disparities in educational outcomes from worsening? What challenges do students, parents and educators face after a prolonged period of distance learning, and how do we address them in a way that works toward equity and inclusion? MPR News host Angela Davis moderates our latest In Focus event, a conversation with parents, teachers and advocates about navigating the transition back to in-person learning. Online event: September 29, 2021 at 12 noon CT Register now for this free webinar
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. Find previous episodes online now, listen, and Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RSS, Spotify, or Stitcher!
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