If you love the Rolling Stones, Mary Lucia has a documentary for you: 'Every Night's a Saturday Night: The Bobby Keys Story.' It's all about the Stones' legendary, Texas-born sax player.
The Minnesota Orchestra’s 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays. Listen at 8 p.m. this Friday for a heartfelt concert featuring music by Crespo, Herbert, Bach, and Dvorak.
With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world's supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get a lot more, fast? But scaling up vaccine production is a slow and steady process. As one expert explains, it's not simply adding more water to the soup. - In your state How is the COVID-19 vaccination campaign going? - Tuesday Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages - APM Research Lab U.S. states are far behind COVID-19 vaccination goals
Now is the time of year to talk about seasonal affective disorder. The Current’s Wellness Wednesday guest on Jan. 27, 2021, Craig Sawchuk, is a clinical psychologist and co-chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Integrated Behavioral Health. Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 CST, host Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy — from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to voting and civic engagement. Looking for more resources and support? Visit Call to Mind, MPR's initiative to foster new conversations about mental health.
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