Voter guide helps Minnesotans prepare for November elections
September 26, 2024
With over 3,000 races covered, MPR News’ Voter Guide provides essential information about candidates across Minnesota.
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To grow Minnesota’s future forests, an effort to collect seeds takes root
September 23, 2024
There’s a surge of interest to plant millions more trees in Minnesota, but there’s a problem — there aren’t nearly enough seeds to plant those trees. Work is underway to change that.
What to know as early voting starts Friday in Minnesota
September 20, 2024
Minnesotans will be able to cast their ballot for presidential, statewide and local elections starting on Friday. People can vote early via mail-in ballot or visit a designated early voting location before Election Day.
Ritmofonica is a new online stream highlighting music of the Latin American community
September 20, 2024
Ritmofonica is a bilingual online streaming service from The Current that will highlight the music, perspectives, and culture of the Latin American community in Minnesota and beyond. The team behind Ritmofonica is working hard to execute the final vision, coming in 2025, which will include segments with community members, DJ sets with local DJs and curators, shows, news, and much more. This is just a small taste of what is to come!
Photos: Sneaky northern lights didn’t escape these aurora watchers
September 17, 2024
Missed the fun? There’s still great space spotting Tuesday night, with the full harvest blood eclipse supermoon.
You're Invited: Talking Volumes with Edwidge Danticat
September 12, 2024
You're invited to Talking Volumes with Edwidge Danticat on Sept. 17! Danticat will be discussing her new book, "We're Alone," with MPR News’ Kerri Miller. The book is an extraordinary collection of essays traversing her life, and exploring themes of environmental catastrophe, colonialism, and resilience. Plus enjoy a musical performance from Lamaar! Tickets available now!
Cheers, jeers and minds already made up at Minnesota debate watch parties
September 11, 2024
Watch parties for the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump blockbuster debate gave Minnesota voters a chance to take in the showdown alongside people with political views similar to their own. There was ample reaction to key moments — from cheering to jeering — at theaters in Minneapolis and New Hope at partisan gatherings where minds were likely already made up.
Minnesota Frost: PWHL unveils names, logos for league champion and other teams
September 9, 2024
Minnesota’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team finally has something it didn’t during its run to the league title earlier this year: a name. PWHL Minnesota is now the Minnesota Frost.
Anishinaabe author Ashley Fairbanks invites children to honor ancestral Native land in her new book
September 5, 2024
Minnesota-born Anishinaabe author Ashley Fairbanks had her first book published on Aug. 27. The book is for children and is titled “This Land.” It invites kids to trace the history of their home and honor the Native people who lived on the land.
The Current's Happy Hours: Holman's Table with Katie Pruitt
September 5, 2024
You’re invited to join us at Holman’s Table for an evening of music and fun. The Current's host Zach McCormick will provide the soundtrack and Katie Pruitt will perform a live set. Each of The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.