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.
Voters head to polls for Minnesota primary election to decide who makes November ballot
August 13, 2024
Before congressional and legislative candidates can direct their full attention to rivals in other parties, they must first get past challengers from within. Attention is mostly on contests for the U.S. Senate and House.
Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election
August 9, 2024
The seat opened after former state Sen. Kelly Morrison stepped down to run for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Morrison’s departure left the state Senate split 33-33.
YourClassical Storytime: ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’
August 9, 2024
Who needs to prepare for winter when you can play all day during the other seasons? But is it possible to have too much fun? Find out in The Ant and the Grasshopper, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, illustrations by Mia Jennings and music by Antonio Vivaldi.
6 facts about Walz’s education track record in Minnesota
August 7, 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz often touts his experience teaching high school and his focus on education as governor. Here’s a look at what he’s done in the five-plus years he’s led the state.
Gov. Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ running mate. What happens now in Minnesota politics?
August 6, 2024
Some steps are clear under Minnesota’s Constitution but election results and timing will set the course for who moves up the ranks.
The Current's Happy Hours: Thesis Beer Project with DEHD
August 5, 2024
You’re invited to join The Current at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester for an evening of music and fun. The Current's host Mac Wilson will provide the soundtrack and DEHD will perform a live set.
Each of The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.
Video: Ammy Lin performs Birds Singing in the Shade
July 31, 2024
Ammy Lin, winner of the 2024 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize, performs her submission piece, “Birds Singing in the Shade,” in the recording studios of Minnesota Public Radio. Lin plays the dizi, a Chinese bamboo flute, with accompanist Gao Hong on pipa.
Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians with Minnesota ties headed for Paris
July 25, 2024
Almost 40 athletes competing in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games, representing various countries, have connections to Minnesota. Whether they live here, train here or were born here, here’s your chance to learn about the Minnesota ties at the Paris Games.
Minnesotans react with shock, delight as Biden drops out of presidential race
July 22, 2024
With President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, here’s how Minnesotans are reacting.