Don’t miss Talking Volumes with Amor Towles. Host Kerri Miller and Towles will discuss the author’s most recent book, “The Lincoln Highway.” Wednesday October 13 Show 7pm / Doors 6pm CT The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN Get tickets
Small Change Story - Spurs Bar and Grill: Esperanza Lopez and Stephanie Lopez—mother and daughter—are the founders of Spurs Bar & Grill in Willmar, an agriculture-dominated city in West Central Minnesota. The restaurant took them several years to open since they didn’t have much money. They did most of the remodeling and renovation themselves, with the help of a few trusted skilled trades people and by watching plenty of how-to YouTube videos. “To be honest, I quit like 100 times,” says Esperanza. But, she adds, “since we open, we’re living our dream. Yeah, we don't regret it.” Listen to this story about their resilience and subscribe to the podcast today.
“If I could choose one piece to introduce someone to classical music, it would be _________.” What piece would you choose to fill in the blank? YourClassical MPR received hundreds of suggestions, and they’re playing them now during our October Member Drive.
Dakota artist Angela Two Stars’ new installation in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden brings layers of meaning embedded in its form.
Land ownership and access is a major barrier for farmers of color in Minnesota. A Hmong farming group in the process of buying its land is already worried about a potential loss to construction. - 🎧 Listen Talking farming with Minnesota farmers of color
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.