Shuttered venue grants are coming in April, after a long wait
March 13, 2021
The live music industry breathed a sigh of relief when Congress passed a $15 billion grant program for struggling venues. But owners still face uncertainty and delays.
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Chauvin trial live: Race, ethnicity questions bubble in jury selection
March 12, 2021
Prosecutors have raised questions of bias in defense decisions dismissing several prospective jurors. The judge says he sees “no pattern whatsoever.” Jury selection continues Friday. - Thursday Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge; 6th juror chosen - Jury selection How jurors will be picked in the Derek Chauvin trial - Your questions about the trial, answered Jury selection, the charges and more
'New lease on life': Vaccine expansion brings hope to Minn. patients with serious conditions
March 11, 2021
For thousands of Minnesotans with serious health complications, hope is on the horizon, as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands. - Minnesota expands vaccine eligibility Shots for all possible by late April - Who's eligible, how to sign up Getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota
The Current: Get ready for March Music Madness 2021
March 11, 2021
It's time to download your bracket and to make your picks as The Current ramps up to March Music Madness 2021, happening March 23 to 26. This year's theme takes us on a road trip to music scenes across the United States.
How jurors will be picked in the Derek Chauvin trial
March 10, 2021
Jury selection began March 9 in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin is currently facing charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter. The goal of jury selection is to whittle the pool of potential jurors to a group that can fairly assess the charges against a defendant. Jurors will be tasked with deciding whether the state has proven their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. - Full coverage The killing of George Floyd and trial of Derek Chauvin - What are the charges, how to watch and more What you need to know about the Chauvin trial - Timeline George Floyd's death, protests and Derek Chauvin's trial - #AskMPRNews How will MPR News cover the trial?
The Current: Sounds Like Home VII coming March 27
March 10, 2021
We've got another round of The Current's virtual festival headed your way, this time with Double Grave, Annie and the Bang Bang, Mark Mallman, Blood $moke Body, and Paul Metsa. Join Andrea Swensson on Saturday, March 27.
Remembering George Floyd, the man
March 9, 2021
The story of how George Floyd’s killing unleashed a sea of protests around the world in the fight for racial justice is well known. But as the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin starts Monday, friends and family say it’s important to remember Floyd the person, before he became the catalyst. - Read the series Making George Floyd's Square - Voices of Minnesota Calls for change across the state
Chauvin trial live: Jury pool sent home; focus turns to appeals court ruling
March 8, 2021
Judge Peter Cahill has sent home the pool of potential jurors for the Derek Chauvin trial for the day, saying he won’t be able to hear a planned appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court over adding a third-degree murder charge against Chauvin until at least Tuesday. - Jury selection How jurors will be picked in the Derek Chauvin trial - Who's who Key players in the Derek Chauvin trial - Sunday Hundreds march through downtown Minneapolis to call for justice
COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News
March 8, 2021
The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic and how to navigate what Gov. Tim Walz called “our new normal.” Stay up-to-date Sign up to get daily analysis on Minnesota’s COVID-19 outbreak | Subscribe to the MPR News daily podcast Guides and tips Vaccine FAQ | Updated restrictions | Mask order FAQ | Submit your questions | Tips for parents | Mental health resources APM Research Lab COVID-19 deaths by race and ethnicity in the U.S. | States ramp up COVID vaccinations as supply grows | Limited vaccine data shows uneven access by race Tell MPR News Share your experience Parting Thoughts Remembering Minnesota’s lives lost to COVID-19
Talking Volumes: Talking Race with Reginald Dwayne Betts
March 7, 2021
Felon tells the story of one man in fierce, dazzling poems- canvassing his wide range of emotions and experiences through homelessness, underemployment, love, drug abuse, domestic violence, fatherhood, and grace- and, in doing so, creates a travelogue for an imagined life. Author Reginald Dwayne Betts confronts the funk of post-incarceration existence and examines prison not as a static space, but as a force that enacts pressure throughout a person’s life. Challenging the complexities of language, Betts animates what it means to be a “felon.” Attend Talking Volumes: Talking Race with Reginald Dwayne Betts Tuesday, March 9 7 p.m. CT ONLINE event | Get Tickets