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Looking back at 2020: Your very good news in a really bad year

January 1, 2021

Most people will probably agree that 2020 was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. But this is not a story about all the ills of the year. This is a story about the good that came out of 2020: love, births, new relationships, milestones and so much more.

The Current's Top 89 of 2020

January 1, 2021

2020 is over! Thank you for joining us with The Current as bid the year goodbye with the Top 89 songs of 2020, as voted by you. Listen to The Current on January 1, 2021 starting at 10 a.m. CT for a replay of the countdown! Note: We couldn't do #Top89 and other adventurous programming like this without your support.

The Current's Top 89 of 2020

December 31, 2020

2020 is over! Tune in on December 31 at 5 p.m. CT as The Current says goodbye to this year and counts down the Top 89 songs, as voted by you. As you listen, you can explore The Current Staff picks for their favorite music of 2020! - Listen to the Online Stream - Track The Top 89 Countdown - Use hashtag #Top89 on Social Media -

Classical MPR: New Year's with Cantus

December 31, 2020

Enjoy a year-end celebration with the Minnesota-based men's vocal ensemble. Listen to Classical MPR on-air or online at 7 p.m. CT on Dec. 31 with host Melissa Dundis.

Your very good news in a really bad year

December 29, 2020

Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. But this is not a story about all the ills of the year. This is a story about the good that came out of 2020: love, births, new relationships, milestones and so much more.

'Right thing to do': Volunteers turned bus into 'MASH unit' at George Floyd Square. They're not done yet.

December 27, 2020

Over the summer, Kia Bible and other volunteers turned a bus into a medical unit to heal trauma at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. It's since grown into a nonprofit staffed by volunteers who provide routine care for people in the neighborhood. - ‘Icon of a Revolution' Artist's black and white painting has become a symbol in a global movement - A tender act of resistance Caring for George Floyd’s Square - Read the whole series Making George Floyd's Square

Classical Holiday Programming Schedule

December 25, 2020

Enjoy seasonal favorites and a variety of Hanukkah and Christmas programs. Here is a guide to all of Classical MPR’s special holiday programming for the 2020 season. - Listen Holiday specials on-demand

In blizzard's wake, bitter cold grips Minnesota

December 24, 2020

Blowing snow will continue to re-cover roadways that may have been cleared by plows. Travel conditions will remain dangerous across Minnesota into early Thursday. Meanwhile, a wind chill advisory is in effect for most of Minnesota through the morning. - Photos Major winter storm brings heavy winds, snow - Latest from MPR News meteorologists Updraft blog - Live updates Severe weather in Minnesota

Winter storm lashing Minnesota with high winds, heavy snow

December 23, 2020

Blizzard warnings have been expanded to include the greater Twin Cities area until Thursday morning. The combination of high winds and heavy snow makes travel difficult to impossible Wednesday afternoon in much of Minnesota. - Live blog Severe weather in Minnesota - Weather Find your forecast

People over 75, essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccine

December 21, 2020

A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday that people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers should be next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations, while a second vaccine began rolling out to hospitals. - Earlier U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal - Deep freeze Why do the vaccines need to be kept extremely cold?