On Saturday, March 6, The Current has your all-access past to On Air Fest! We'll rock your radio with some of the best live performances we've captured over the years — and the lineup is stacked. Tune in Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central for half-hour sets from artists like De La Soul, Phantogram, Father John Misty, Jason Isbell, First Aid Kit, Glass Animals, The Hold Steady, Sharon Van Etten and more.
The Current's On-Air Fest is supported by Organic Lawns by Lunseth.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, Performance Today wants to honor the women who have made a lasting impact on classical music or those who love music. Visit classicalmpr.org to nominate a living woman who has inspired you.
The Lower Sioux Indian Community’s homeland lies along the Minnesota River in Redwood County. Last month, 114 acres, formerly controlled by the state, were transferred back to the tribe. “Steps towards healing is what we need,” tribal Chair Robert Larsen said. ‘And this is one of those steps.”
- Documentary 'Little War on the Prairie'
- From 2012 Lonely outpost marks US-Dakota War's start
- Photos The U.S.-Dakota War, remembered
Cook County, at the tip of Minnesota's North Shore, has the highest vaccination rate in the state. Nearly everyone in the county who is 65 or older has gotten their first COVID-19 shot. Several factors have contributed to Cook County’s success, including a small army of volunteers that’s played a critical role in getting the county vaccinated.
- White Earth Nation, Mahnomen Co. Collaboration leads to one of highest vaccination rates in MN
- Older Minnesotans Whether they're vaccinated has a lot to do with where they live
- Everything you need to know About getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota
Each weekday in March The Current is paying tribute to a different musical icon in honor of Women's History Month.
Listen to music and hear Musicheads Essentials features that explore the lives and careers of artists like Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, Jackie Shane, and Joni Mitchell, as well as tracks from their catalogs.
Tuesday, March 2 features Tina Turner. See the full schedule and plan to listen!
From the killing of Black people at the hands of police to COVID-19 to economic downturn, the most difficult issues we currently face are disproportionately affecting Black people, Indigenous people, and other people of color. We are bringing together a diverse group of authors to talk about their books, which all provide unique insights on America’s growing racial divide.
Talking Volumes: Talking Race will be hosted by award-winning MPR News journalists Kerri Miller and Brandt Williams. All events will be held via webinar and will include an hour-long interview with the authors and a live interactive panel discussion moderated by the Star Tribune.
Learn more about the series and reserve your spot for the events online.
Dr. Josie Robinson Johnson is a locally renowned American community organizer and activist for African American rights. Described by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as the "First Lady of Minnesota Civil Rights." She has been a lifelong advocate for equity in housing, education, and voting rights.
Learn more about her words and activism as part of the MPR Archive celebration of Black History Month.
With the sad news of Peter Ostroushko passing away this week, the MPR Archive team put together a selection of wonderful interviews and stories from Ostroushko himself as a way to fondly remember this genuine Minnesota music personality.
- MPR News Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko dies at 67
- NewsCut Peter Ostroushko sings 'You Are My Sunshine'
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February is usually the peak of flu season, but not this year. Health officials say flu cases and hospitalizations have been at their lowest levels in decades. Experts say that measures put in place to fend off COVID-19 are a big factor. Some think it's also possible that the coronavirus has essentially muscled aside not only flu, but also some other bugs usually seen in the fall and winter.
- Where did the flu go? Homebound kids shape a mild season
Celebrated fiddler, mandolinist and Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko has died. He was 67.
His family told MPR News he had been admitted to intensive care over the weekend and died of heart and breathing issues on Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife, Marge, and his daughter, Anna.
- In 2013 Musical idol visits fiddler on his 100th
- NewsCut Peter Ostroushko sings 'You Are My Sunshine'
- From 2006 'Postcards' from Peter Ostroushko
