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March 28, 2021
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Talking Volumes: Talking Race with Naima Coster
March 28, 2021
What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster is an expansive, vibrant novel that moves between the years, from the foothills of North Carolina to Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Paris. It explores the unique organism that is every family: what breaks them apart and how they come back together. A North Carolina community rises in outrage as a county initiative draws students from the largely Black east side of town into predominantly white high schools on the west. For two students, Gee and Noelle, the integration sets off a chain of events that will bond their families together in unexpected ways over the span of the next twenty years. Attend Talking Volumes: Talking Race with Naima Coster Tuesday, March 30 7 p.m. CT ONLINE event | Get Tickets
'Break the back of this pandemic': Walz OKs shots for all 16 and older
March 27, 2021
Vaccines in arms is how we beat this thing," Gov. Tim Walz said Friday. He emphasized that shot providers will continue to prioritize vaccinations for the state’s most vulnerable residents even as the eligibility pool widens. - Make an appointment How to get a COVID vaccine in Minnesota - APM Research Lab Tracking the vaccination progress in the U.S. - 200 million shots Biden doubles goal of COVID vaccines
Don't Ask Tig: Live!
March 26, 2021
Join Tig Notaro on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. CST for Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Nick Kroll. Tig and Nick will answer life’s trickiest questions, and you can participate all from the comfort and safety of your home. Tickets are available on a sliding scale, starting at $12. (With a higher ticket price you’ll get a special bonus gift, like your very own Don’t Ask Tig mug.)
The Current: Sounds Like Home VII
March 26, 2021
Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and Andrea Swensson from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live on The Current’s YouTube channel or Facebook page!
Black leaders launch effort to close Minnesota's racial disparities
March 25, 2021
A new effort is taking shape to address Minnesota's persistent racial inequality, and organizers say it will be shaped and driven by the Black community. - Racial equality Minneapolis ranks near the bottom - In Focus Addressing disparities in Minnesota
The future of the pandemic in the U.S.: Experts look ahead
March 25, 2021
Many public health experts are now increasingly optimistic about how the pandemic is playing out in the U.S.. Here's what they say we can expect for the rest of 2021. - Will COVID ever go away? Scientists think the virus may be with us for decades
March Music Madness: A Musical Road Trip
March 24, 2021
It's time for March Music Madness, brought to you by The Current and sponsored by GoBros! This year's theme is a Musical Road Trip. We're taking a virtual trip to music scenes around the United States. Which location has the best music scene? Join The Current for March Music Madness all the way to the championship
Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday
March 24, 2021
Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning as a 15th person — an “insurance” juror — was chosen. Judge Peter Cahill has said the man will be excused Monday morning if the other 14 report as planned. - What we know About the jurors in the Chauvin trial - Connect with MPR News Get the latest updates and share your questions - Podcast In Front of Our Eyes
Boulder supermarket shooter ID'd as 21-year-old man
March 23, 2021
A shooting at a crowded Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people, including the first police officer to arrive, sent terrorized shoppers and workers scrambling for safety and stunned a state that has grieved several mass killings. A lone suspect was in custody, authorities said. - Monday 'This is a tragedy and a nightmare'