In “Nicky & Vera,” Peter Sís chronicles the work of Nicholas Winton, who helped hundreds kids escape Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1938. - MPR News Presents Voices from the Warsaw Ghetto - Portraits of strength Minnesota's Holocaust survivors - Minnesota Holocaust survivor Eva Gross shares her story
The coronavirus response has disrupted the lives of young people in many ways, resulting in missed milestones and opportunities. Life is not “on hold” for teens this year, it’s still moving forward. How are young people finding ways to cope with the disappointments and tangible setbacks? Attend this free online event from Call to Mind and Colorado Public Radio! Thursday, Jan. 28 5 p.m. CT Register now
The governor’s recommendations kick off a budget debate that will last well into spring. His call for tax increases on high-end earners and corporations will encounter pushback from Republican legislators. - Earlier Gov. Walz preps 'COVID-19 recovery' budget - Related Minnesota Senate Republicans release legislative priorities
Minnesota Public Radio and the MPR Archive seek to share, preserve, and make available to you the diverse stories of Minnesota. We celebrated MPR’s 54th anniversary through an scavenger hunt featuring some of our historic MPR Archive content! Congratulations to all those who completed the hunt, you have our admiration on your online search skills. Here are the stories that were featured!
In a year marked by tragedy and heartbreak, health care providers have been able to study COVID-19 in real time and figure out ways to keep more of its victims alive. Inside Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 intensive care unit, staff say that though they are saving more people, there's still no magic formula. - Oxygen, iPads and PPE St. Cloud doctor treating COVID-19 patients recalls year of change - Tears, nightmares and exhaustion Burnout is the new normal for hospital workers
On January 24, The Current celebrates 16 years on the air. In the place of a concert at First Avenue, throughout the day on Sunday, the crew features great performances from past anniversary celebrations. - Help support music with your donation to The Current
Minnesota Public Radio and the MPR Archive seek to share, preserve, and make available to you the diverse stories of Minnesota. Join us in celebrating MPR’s 54th anniversary by exploring some of our historic MPR Archive content through an online scavenger hunt! We’ll start you with a clue directing you to locate the first of six items in the hunt. All items are located on the MPR Archive website and the next clue and its answer is embedded within the description and audio of the item you’ve found. The final item will contain information about how to share you’ve completed the scavenger hunt with us! Get stuck? You’ll find some hints on our Twitter account! On Monday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. CT we will share the entire list of scavenger hunt stories here. First clue: In 1967 MPR started at St. John's in Collegeville, MN. Now our headquarters are in St. Paul, but we have offices and staff around the state! Minnesota's map has changed drastically over time. In 1968, one of St. Paul’s central neighborhoods was divided and demolished. In the first item of the #MPRArchive scavenger hunt, a Minnesota author discusses her memoir about living in this once thriving community in a Voices of Minnesota feature from 1995. Search at archive.mpr.org
After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout was almost too popular. - Minnesota is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination rollout Here's what you need to know
Celebrate 16 years of The Current by supporting music discovery with The Current as well as the many musicians and workers in the music industry who need extra support until venues can be fully operational once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Become a sustaining member at the $16/month level, and we'll thank you with the limited-edition The Current Party Pack. This special gift includes a download of Live Current Vol. 16, an invitation to a virtual concert with a favorite singer/songwriter, and a $16 donation to the Twin Cities Music Community Trust.
Help MPR bring awareness, dialogue and potential solutions to Minnesota's persistent racial disparities by joining MPR News for the latest in a series of conversations called In Focus. On January 27th, Angela Davis is leading a discussion with Minnesota advocates and health care providers working to ensure that existing systems — and the people who operate in them — are equipped and committed to closing the gaps. Join us online for In Focus: Disparities and Distrust in BIPOC Health Care. Register for free at mprevents.org. In Focus: Disparities and Distrust in BIPOC Health Care Jan. 27th | 12pm CT Free Virtual Event