After a tumultuous year, the Minnesota music scene has its eye on rebuilding. The Current is launching LineCheck, a series of virtual conversations with the Minnesota music community about how to make sure we're coming back even better than before. Join the discussion on Tuesday, June 8, for the first installment in this series, focused on the Minnesota Music Ecosystem. FREE Online 7 p.m. CT Register now
Near the epicenter of protests launched in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, organizations in one pocket of Minneapolis say they’re working to build a better, more just community. - One year after Floyd’s killing What hasn't changed? - Now better trained and resourced Minneapolis violence interrupters to hit streets - Full coverage George Floyd, one year later
Researchers found a widespread decline in oxygen in both the surface water of most lakes and especially in deep water, a trend that could lead to a loss of biodiversity. - Study Pharmaceuticals, other chemicals in remote MN lakes - Climate Cast Ocean water isn't mixing like it used to
More than a year after two epidemics — of COVID-19 and racial injustice — collided in Jeanette Rupert’s world, the nurse and social justice activist says she’s learned no one person can go it alone. It’s a lesson that was underscored for her by a letter from a stranger. - Earlier In the ICU and at George Floyd Square, one nurse fights two pandemics - 'Right thing to do' Volunteers turned bus into 'MASH unit' at George Floyd Square
Mayor Jacob Frey said Thursday’s clearing of barriers at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue was the start of a reopening of the site, which has been closed in the year since George Floyd was murdered. Some activists, though, called the process an affront to Floyd’s memory. - ‘Right now, it is the soul of this nation’ What’s next for George Floyd Square - At 38th and Chicago Agape Movement turns ‘street energy into community energy’
Layoff notices were mailed to state employees to inform them most will be furloughed if no new budget is approved by June 30.
Minnesotans always steer into summer, and this year's is going to be a season like no other. The Current has curated a summerlong list of happenings to spark your excitement and inspire your adventures.
In the weeks following the murder of George Floyd, an urgent call for change embroiled the country. But many Black Minnesotans say the year has gone by without the kind of transformation that would meaningfully improve the lives of African Americans and other people of color. - Photos In Minneapolis, a celebration of George Floyd - In Focus George Floyd's legacy and impact - Look back George Floyd and the year of racial reckoning
The Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention piloted its violence interrupter model late last year. Now, after investing additional training and resources into the initiative, seven teams of interrupters will begin working in the coming weeks to reduce violence.
Every year, more than 6 million tourists come to Duluth — many for Lake Superior and the growing outdoors scene. But people from all over the world also travel to northern Minnesota to see the place where Bob Dylan was born. And many believe there's potential to make the region more of a destination for Dylan devotees. - Boy from the North Country Bob Dylan in Minnesota - In Hibbing Bob Dylan's hometown struggles with how to honor its most famous son