What happens when an old man goes out on a trip to find his wife the perfect cat and returns with far too many mouths to feed? Find out in Millions of Cats, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Alex Simpson, music by Bohuslav Martinú, and illustrations and story by Wanda Gág.
The results will determine what lawmakers can move forward in terms of the state’s next two-year budget funding public schools, health care programs, law enforcement and a range of state agencies.
Get ready to vote, Minnesota. Election Day is here and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state. Some smaller towns with less than 500 residents are allowed to open their polls later at 10 a.m., but most choose to open at 7 a.m. Find information about candidates on your ballot and more election resources at MPR News’ Your Vote MN.
As the Native vote gets more attention, organizers with the Make Voting a Tradition campaign help community members learn about the issues, register to vote and hear from some of the candidates running for office.
It’s shaping up to be a frightful forecast for Halloween across much of Minnesota as rain is likely to change over to snow — possibly heavy at times — from the Twin Cities north to Duluth.
MPR News has simplified your research process and has everything you need to know about the candidates running for local, state and federal office to prepare for voting in the 2024 general election on Nov. 5.
Scare up some fun with haunting melodies for Halloween on the Holiday stream — from the eerie ‘Funeral March’ to the terrifying ‘Ride of the Valkyries.’ Listen now through Oct. 31.
A new self-guided walking tour highlighting Dakota history at Owamni or St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis is now live. Visitors can scan QR codes at five designated spots to learn about the sacred area through an Indigenous lens.
Calling all music fans between the ages of 15 and 24! Get ready to dive into the future of sound with Counterpoint, a DJing 101 workshop from YourClassical MPR. Join renowned DJs Anthony Kasper and Mickey Breeze as they show you how to mix classical music with today’s hottest beats.
While it is not quite that crisp, switch-to-flannel-sheets weather yet, changing colors are popping up in northern Minnesota. MPR News freelance photographer Erica Dischino explored the North Shore as a leaf peeper for us and got these shots.