Twenty years ago this week, on Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists launched coordinated attacks on the U.S. using airplanes as their weapons.
Nearly 3,000 people were killed.
Many of those who died left behind children who were so young they never got to know their parents. A new generation has grown up over the past two decades with few if any memories of those they lost; perhaps just a hazy glimpse that continues to fade over the years, or a faint echo of a voice.
These are some of their stories.
Who's ready for sweater weather? The Current compiled a list of happenings to fill your fall days in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with suggested excursions to some of Greater Minnesota's greatest places.
The delta variant is filling hospitals, sickening alarming numbers of children and driving coronavirus deaths in some places to the highest levels of the pandemic. School systems that reopened their classrooms are abruptly switching back to remote learning because of outbreaks. Legal disputes, threats and violence have erupted over mask and vaccine requirements.
- In central Minnesota Latest COVID surge strains hospitals
- Nationwide A COVID surge is overwhelming hospitals, raising fears of rationed care
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Bring the Sing strives to build community and interpersonal ties through communal singing and to connect participants in a fun and unique way. In a few short weeks, Classical MPR is bringing the Twin Cities Beer Choir along to lead an Oktoberfest sing-along.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a beer choir if there wasn’t beer, and there will be plenty of it at the new outdoor grounds of Bent Paddle. Food trucks and music from the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will arrive at noon and entertain everyone before the 1:30 p.m. start time.
Let us know you’re planning to come — and be one of the first 150 to get a free pint glass — by signing up now.
BRING THE SING - DULUTH
When: Noon-3:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25.
Where: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth.
Admission: Free.
University of Minnesota researchers found that college-educated Black women appeared more susceptible to health risks after heat wave exposure. They were 1.27 times more likely to experience premature labor and birth than white women without a college education.
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We are proud to be back at our State Fair booth in 2021. However, given legitimate concerns about the spread of Covid, we are making some changes from past years. We are significantly scaling back the number of staff we will have at our Fair booth and are following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines.
Visit our booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson to
- Find photos & facts about your favorite MPR radio services and hosts
- Purchase special 2021 merchandise
- Become a member to support the public radio you love
The staff we have on-site this year will also employ extra Covid safety measures to ensure everyone has the best experience possible.
Official 2021 Minnesota State Fair Resources
2021 Fair Updates include Health Guidance, please make an informed decision about attending the fair
Official Web site for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair: Aug. 26 to Labor Day, Sept. 6
State Fairground map for reference
Official fair finder to locate food, booths, shops
There's still time for a few more patio dance parties! Your soundtrack is The Current's Labor Day Block-Rockin' Weekend.
Tune in, use the app, or stream the music online to hear three songs in a row from your favorite artists through the weekend and continuing till midnight on Monday.
Join us today, Friday, Sept. 3rd for MPR Day at the Fair!
Find us at Dan Patch Park (by the Grandstand) all day with live, in person events:
10:00 a.m. Radio Heartland presents Turn Turn Turn
11:00 a.m. YourClassical MPR presents Bring the Sing with Cantus
1:00 p.m. The Current presents David Huckfelt
2:00 p.m. The Current presents Annie Mack
3:30 p.m. Beer Choir Twin Cities
Schedule subject to change | Learn more about the changes we’ve made at our booth for 2021
Opponents don't plan to give up trying to stop the pipeline, even as their legal options dwindle. They plan to continue contesting Line 3 through protests and in court even after oil begins flowing from Alberta, Canada.
- Protest outside Governor's Residence Nearly 70 arrested
- DNR water permit White Earth argues it violates wild rice rights
