Vaccines in arms is how we beat this thing," Gov. Tim Walz said Friday. He emphasized that shot providers will continue to prioritize vaccinations for the state’s most vulnerable residents even as the eligibility pool widens. - Make an appointment How to get a COVID vaccine in Minnesota - APM Research Lab Tracking the vaccination progress in the U.S. - 200 million shots Biden doubles goal of COVID vaccines
Join Tig Notaro on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. CST for Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Nick Kroll. Tig and Nick will answer life’s trickiest questions, and you can participate all from the comfort and safety of your home. Tickets are available on a sliding scale, starting at $12. (With a higher ticket price you’ll get a special bonus gift, like your very own Don’t Ask Tig mug.)
Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and Andrea Swensson from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live on The Current’s YouTube channel or Facebook page!
A new effort is taking shape to address Minnesota's persistent racial inequality, and organizers say it will be shaped and driven by the Black community. - Racial equality Minneapolis ranks near the bottom - In Focus Addressing disparities in Minnesota
Many public health experts are now increasingly optimistic about how the pandemic is playing out in the U.S.. Here's what they say we can expect for the rest of 2021. - Will COVID ever go away? Scientists think the virus may be with us for decades
It's time for March Music Madness, brought to you by The Current and sponsored by GoBros! This year's theme is a Musical Road Trip. We're taking a virtual trip to music scenes around the United States. Which location has the best music scene? Join The Current for March Music Madness all the way to the championship
Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning as a 15th person — an “insurance” juror — was chosen. Judge Peter Cahill has said the man will be excused Monday morning if the other 14 report as planned. - What we know About the jurors in the Chauvin trial - Connect with MPR News Get the latest updates and share your questions - Podcast In Front of Our Eyes
A shooting at a crowded Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people, including the first police officer to arrive, sent terrorized shoppers and workers scrambling for safety and stunned a state that has grieved several mass killings. A lone suspect was in custody, authorities said. - Monday 'This is a tragedy and a nightmare'
My Year Abroad is an exploration of the surprising effects of cultural immersion—on a young American in Asia, on a Chinese man in America, and on an unlikely couple hiding out in the suburbs. Tinged at once with humor and darkness, electric with its accumulating surprises and suspense, My Year Abroad is a novel that only Chang-rae Lee could have written, and one that will be read and discussed for years to come. Attend Talking Volumes: Talking Race with Chang-rae Lee Tuesday, March 23 7 p.m. CT ONLINE event | Get Tickets
Jalilia A-Brown, a pastor who leads community engagement at Shiloh Temple, said it is a place where anyone, especially Black Minneapolis residents, can come to be supported — and never judged. - MPR News with Angela Davis How community members are supporting each other during the Chauvin trial - In Focus event on March 31 A trial and Minnesota’s search for equity and healing