Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully consider and then submit your list of your favorite debut albums of all time. It's from all those listener lists like yours that helps the The Current compile the 893 Essential Debut Albums, as chosen by you. Follow the count down during our May member drive!
If you’ve got an eligible or soon-to-be-eligible teen in your life, here’s a guide to getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota. - Related What you need to know about Pfizer's COVID vaccine and adolescents - Monday FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 age group - MPR News with Kerri Miller As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands, what caregivers should know
Downtown promoters in the Twin Cities predict today's relatively deserted business districts will bounce back. But some businesses that rely on office workers for customers are skeptical. - 'Pouring money from my pocket' Mpls. skyway business owners worried about slow return when COVID relents - This week Federal rescue dollars to start flowing to Minnesota
City leaders in Brooklyn Center say they could vote as soon as this Saturday on a proposed overhaul of policing in the community. A month ago, a white officer in the Minneapolis suburb killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, sparking protests and unrest. - Over the weekend Brooklyn Center mayor proposes major public safety changes - MPR News with Angela Davis What kind of police reform is possible and how do we get there?
Kids ages 12 to 15 are now eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, the FDA announced Monday. The agency had already approved its use for kids 16 and older, and other pharmaceutical companies have their own pediatric trials underway. As vaccination rates among older adults slow down, having more young people immunized could help the country inch closer to herd immunity and slow the spread of COVID-19. Tuesday at 9 a.m., two physicians join host Kerri Miller to discuss the pediatric trials and answer questions from parents and other caregivers about getting kids vaccinated. - Listen: Stream MPR News online - More: FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 age group
It's not just tech companies embracing work-from-home for the post-pandemic era. But manufacturers like Ford also have to consider the huge swathes of their workforce that simply can't work remotely. - In Minnesota Businesses struggle with back-to-work plans - MPR News with Kerri Miller The future of working from home
A federal grand jury has indicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the three other former officers involved in the killing of George Floyd last May on charges that the officers violated Floyd's civil rights. - 4 ex-cops indicted on federal charges in Floyd's death Here's what that means - April 21 Feds to probe Minneapolis police practices - Last week Chauvin seeks new trial, impeachment of verdict
What will office space look like after the pandemic? Open-plan shared spaces may be the thing of the past and many people might be splitting their time between conventional workspaces and home offices. - MPR News with Kerri Miller The future of working from home - Will work from home outlast virus? Ford's move suggests yes - Workers are moving first, asking questions later What happens when offices reopen?
A unique new space in Fergus Falls lets artists and entrepreneurs experiment with turning plastic waste into nearly anything they can imagine. County officials hope the space will spark creative ideas — and educate more people about recycling. - Northwestern Minnesota Counties make innovative bet on recycling - Keep recycling Some say financial challenges in the industry could spur innovation - Plastic pollution Here's what you can do about it
House and Senate negotiations on a public safety bill focused on police accountability proposals Thursday during a conference committee meeting that included testimony from families touched by recent fatal police encounters. - Wright's killing Deadly traffic stop renews focus on policing laws - In police debate at Minnesota Capitol Echoes from past ring anew