Minnesota’s spreading COVID-19 outbreak has been pummeling greater Minnesota for weeks, and hospitals are feeling the impact. For the first time in the pandemic, there are more COVID patients hospitalized in greater Minnesota than in the metro area. - Masks, vaccines Where they're required in Minnesota - CDC holiday safety advice Get a fan and get vaccinated
Like many industries during the pandemic, veterinary medicine has been hit hard by staff shortages and increased demand for services. Some vets are advising pet owners to book appointments far in advance and to be patient if they encounter stressed-out staff members. - 🎧 Listen How are our pets doing? - You adopted a pandemic pet. Now you're going back to the office What next? - Training South Dakota veterinary program aims to fill rural shortage
Celebrate The Current's 17th anniversary! We missed you last year, but the music returns with two nights in the First Avenue Mainroom in 2022. Tickets on sale to MPR members now!
The Current has a full list of fall opportunities around the state, from festivals that feature apples, film, craft beer, and music! Check out the fall guide now.
MPR News recently tapped independent bookstore owners and young readers for recommendations on good books for young people to read right now. Here’s some of the best of what they shared.
Terence Blanchard has received a lot of buzz recently, and for good reason. His Fire Shut Up in My Bones, which opened the Metropolitan Opera’s season, will be the first opera written by a Black American composer to be staged by that esteemed New York organization. Furthermore, the cast, librettist and author of the book from which the story came are all Black. While the history of Black composers being denied the privilege of having their works showcased at the Met is another topic to consider, there is a more important event here, Blanchard says, the telling of “our” story.
Fall has arrived, bringing with it mild temps, colorful foliage and plenty of fun. Using your suggestions, MPR News is creating a list of all the events and activities folks should do to enjoy Minnesota's fall to the fullest—before it's over.
Businesses continue to struggle to fill open positions, and many have had to scale back because they can't find enough workers. Despite hiring bonuses and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits, the labor shortage that preceded the pandemic is not letting up. - As the pandemic recedes Millions of workers are saying 'I quit' - Restaurants are dangling vacation and matching 401(k) But many workers aren't biting - 🎧 Listen Why it's so hard to find workers now
Dr. Patricia Bath transformed cataract surgery and fought to eradicate preventable blindness. Marian Croak pioneered the technology behind audio and video conferencing and text-to-donate services.
“We can’t go back to normal. We can’t pretend that COVID isn’t a thing. And that’s what a lot of people in society are doing,” DeeDee Sivanich, a registered nurse for Osseo Senior High School, said.