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.
Minnesota goes back to school: Here are 5 stories we're watching this year
September 3, 2024
This school year is expected to bring new school cell phone policies, school closure talks in Minneapolis, more campus protests, absenteeism solutions and — for one district — a new four-day schedule.
Listen to the 2024 BBC Proms on YourClassical
September 3, 2024
The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. central on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.
These Minnesota love stories began at the State Fair
August 30, 2024
MPR News spoke with four couples whose stories started among cheese curds, midway rides and all-you-can-drink milk.
Split Rock Lighthouse shines with new tours, Indigenous history exhibit
August 27, 2024
Minnesota’s iconic North Shore lighthouse has transformed itself over the last few years since the pandemic. A recent trip found a new walking tour and new detail on the history of the Native American people who were there long before the 114-year-old tower.
Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for 2024
August 22, 2024
The Minnesota State Fair is here. If you’re working on your game plan to fit in as many Pronto Pups, Sweet Martha’s chocolate chip cookies and corn-themed seed art pieces as you can, then you’ve come to the right place.
Here’s what you need to know to make the most out of your visit.
Listen to the 2024 BBC Proms on YourClassical
August 20, 2024
The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. central on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.
MPR at the Minnesota State Fair
August 19, 2024
Like corn dogs and ketchup, chocolate chip cookies and cold milk, the Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Public Radio are a match made in heaven. And this year, Camp MPR returns with even more excitement and adventure!
Find our booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson, Aug. 22 through Labor Day, Sept. 2, for the most Minnesota experience that ever dared Minnesota!
Find full programming and info on how to snag a limited-edition MPR tote designed by local Minnesota artist, Madison Holler of Rubinski Works at mpr.org/statefair.
Duluth’s iconic Chester Bowl on cusp of expanding its historic ski chalet
August 16, 2024
A community-run downhill ski area in the center of the city of Duluth that once trained generations of Olympic ski jumpers may soon begin a $3.8 million renovation and expansion of its chalet.
Primary elections: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Michelle Fischbach survive primary challenges
August 14, 2024
U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Michelle Fischbach prevailed in their respective primary races over challengers. Those races, along with contests to shape the U.S. Senate ballot, were decided by voters Tuesday.