Dr. Josie Robinson Johnson is a locally renowned American community organizer and activist for African American rights. Described by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as the "First Lady of Minnesota Civil Rights." She has been a lifelong advocate for equity in housing, education, and voting rights. Learn more about her words and activism as part of the MPR Archive celebration of Black History Month.
With the sad news of Peter Ostroushko passing away this week, the MPR Archive team put together a selection of wonderful interviews and stories from Ostroushko himself as a way to fondly remember this genuine Minnesota music personality. - MPR News Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko dies at 67 - NewsCut Peter Ostroushko sings 'You Are My Sunshine' - - -
February is usually the peak of flu season, but not this year. Health officials say flu cases and hospitalizations have been at their lowest levels in decades. Experts say that measures put in place to fend off COVID-19 are a big factor. Some think it's also possible that the coronavirus has essentially muscled aside not only flu, but also some other bugs usually seen in the fall and winter. - Where did the flu go? Homebound kids shape a mild season
Celebrated fiddler, mandolinist and Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko has died. He was 67. His family told MPR News he had been admitted to intensive care over the weekend and died of heart and breathing issues on Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Marge, and his daughter, Anna. - In 2013 Musical idol visits fiddler on his 100th - NewsCut Peter Ostroushko sings 'You Are My Sunshine' - From 2006 'Postcards' from Peter Ostroushko
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed an appeals court's rejection of a critical air emissions permit for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine and sent the case back for further proceedings. - From Sept. 2020 Judge largely backs state regulators’ handling of PolyMet permit - State regulators’ handling of a PolyMet permit under scrutiny Here’s why it matters
You've seen people running around outside during these cold temperatures. And you might be asking yourself, how do they do that?
During our February member drive, The Current is introducing you to 50 new songs by emerging and established artists. Each day during the week of February 22, they’ll roll out 10 new tracks for you to check out, adding up to 50 songs by week's end. Start now at thecurrent.org
The COVID-19 crisis is driving dramatic changes in Minnesota public school enrollments, including a drop of some 17,000 students in the past year, with families delaying kindergarten and choosing options outside the public system, the state Education Department says. - Fall 2021 Minnesota schools plan to continue virtual learning options - Walz says Students can return to middle, high school buildings Monday - Last fall During COVID-19, student enrollment is declining in Twin Cities public school districts
What questions do you have about covering the killing of George Floyd and trial of Derek Chauvin? Angela Davis will host a conversation with MPR News deputy managing editor Nancy Lebens. Nancy will tell us about the MPR News coverage plans for the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin. We will learn how her team have approached coverage of the George Floyd case and talk about some of the news and language decisions the team has made over the months since his killing. Tuesday, Feb. 23 12 noon CT Free online event Reserve your spot
Maureen Mahon's essential new book chronicles decades of Black women making key contributions to a genre that's systematically erased their presence.