Video: Remembering George Floyd, one year after his murder
May 26, 2021
George Floyd’s death sparked days of unrest in the Twin Cities and mass protests across the world over the treatment of Black people and racial minorities. But before he became a symbol in the fight for racial justice, friends and family say Floyd was a "gentle giant" who sought a fresh start.
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Special report: Host Angela Davis explores how George Floyd changed us
May 25, 2021
It started with a Minneapolis store clerk calling police over a possible counterfeit bill. Minutes later, people were calling 911 on the police. A murder was unfolding in front of their eyes, as a white officer had pinned a Black man to the pavement, ignoring his pleas of “I can’t breathe.”
Until that day — May 25, 2020 — many knew Minnesota more for its many lakes and cold winters than for its persistent racial disparities. But a teenager’s cellphone video, which captured the crime at a bustling intersection in south Minneapolis, told a different story.
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- Poll Police violence remains high concern in U.S.
- A movement memorialized Plywood art honoring George Floyd goes on display
- Full coverage George Floyd, one year later
Bob Dylan: your favorite songs
May 24, 2021
In the run-up to Bob Dylan's 80th birthday, Radio Heartland listeners were asked their favorite Dylan songs — and you responded enthusiastically! To celebrate Dylan's birthday — happening Monday, May 24, 2021 — Radio Heartland featured your favorite Bob Dylan song picks and also built a Spotify playlist.
Peruse the songs and listen to the playlist
In Focus: George Floyd’s Legacy and Impact
May 23, 2021
Minnesota continues to grapple with questions about police reform, racial inequity and the meaning of the word “justice” one year after George Floyd, a black man, was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer.
MPR News host Angela Davis will lead the latest In Focus conversation with community leaders, memory keepers and activists working to preserve and maintain George Floyd’s impact and legacy in our Minnesota communities and beyond.
Wednesday, May 26
12 noon CT
FREE Online Event
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Brains On! Coronavirus Episodes and Resources
May 23, 2021
The coronavirus has turned much of the world upside down and the Brains On! team wants to help families understand what’s going on. What exactly is it? How does it spread? Can I protect myself? What's in the COVID vaccine? How does it work? And how do they make it?
The podcast team answered all those questions and more in our series. Learn more about the vaccines and find family-friendly coronavirus explainers at BrainsOn.org/Coronavirus
The Current: Sounds Like Home IX
May 21, 2021
On Saturday, May 22, The Current is hosting round nine of Sounds Like Home. Join an incredible lineup of Minnesota musicians as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live online!
Let Your Classical MPR add 'Pomp and Circumstance' and other great music to your celebration
May 21, 2021
Some schools are holding in-person graduation ceremonies this spring, but Your Classical MPR knows that for a lot of students the experience isn’t going to be the same as in past years. We can't present the actual event or the diploma for this year's virtual graduates, but we sure can provide the music. Enjoy this playlist including the graduation ceremony standard, Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, and other great ceremonial works ideal for your at-home celebration.
In Focus: George Floyd’s Legacy and Impact
May 20, 2021
Minnesota continues to grapple with questions about police reform, racial inequity and the meaning of the word “justice” one year after George Floyd, a black man, was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer.
MPR News host Angela Davis will lead the latest In Focus conversation with community leaders, memory keepers and activists working to preserve and maintain George Floyd’s impact and legacy in our Minnesota communities and beyond.
Wednesday, May 26
12 noon CT
FREE Online Event
RSVP Now
Donate a vehicle!
May 20, 2021
When you donate a vehicle to benefit Minnesota Public Radio, you actually turn your car into the news you depend on and the music you love. Everything you hear on MPR News, Classical MPR and The Current is only possible because of supporters like you — your gift makes a difference at MPR.
In addition to supporting the programs you love, your vehicle donation will make you a Member of MPR. Your vehicle is towed free of charge, and the donation is eligible for a tax deduction.
Start your vehicle donation
Wellness Wednesday from The Current®
May 19, 2021
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 all the episodes on thecurrent.org or subscribe using your favorite podcast app!
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Wellness Wednesday from The Current is sponsored by YWCA Minneapolis.