While they may not be able to vote yet, the next generation of leaders in Minnesota has a say in what’s going on today and what they hope for America’s future. From reforming the criminal justice system to painting the White House pink, here are some of the presidential plans Minnesota’s future leaders shared with us.
Young Latinos are becoming more politically active as the state’s Latino population grows rapidly. The presidential election has sharpened their focus and their desire to get their voices heard. - Election 2020 Latinx women's vote could affect the outcome - Easy online voter registration? Not for many of Minnesota’s new citizens - MPR News with Kerri Miller Some truths and myths about Latino voters
Oct. 27 marks what would have been the 93rd birthday of renowned Minnesota composer Dominick Argento, who died in 2019. Join Classical MPR in honoring his life and legacy with a broadcast from the Minnesota Opera of 2009's Casanova's Homecoming, a delightful farce based on the memoirs of the legendary adventurer Giacomo Casanova. Listen on-air and online at 7 p.m. CT Tuesday, Oct. 27. On-demand audio will be available here afterward for 30 days.
While last Thursday’s headlines focused on the dropping of a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, some legal experts say the bigger takeaway from the 107-page ruling is that the trial against all four officers can move forward. - Last week Judge keeps 1 murder charge against Chauvin, drops another - Floyd killing Attorneys, family call on prosecutors to amend Chauvin charges
Prince: The Story of Sign O' The Times is an audio documentary series brought to you by The Current in collaboration with the Prince Estate, Paisley Park, and Warner Records. Listen to the complete eight-episode series.
In the past month, the number of COVID-19 cases among Native Americans in Minnesota has grown by 75 percent. As a result, tribal leaders across Minnesota are pleading with community members to take precautions to slow the spread of the virus. - From Sept. Tribal nations cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 response - Coronavirus data by race Understanding the disparities - From APM Research Lab COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. by race and ethnicity
Mary Lucia talks with Cecilia Johnson, producer of The Current Rewind podcast. In season two of The Current Rewind, the program looks at 10 pivotal dates in the history of First Avenue. Johnson talks about what it's been like working on the new season of the program, and she also discusses First Avenue's past, present and future.
President Donald Trump has been saying for years he wants to win Minnesota, but with just over a week to go until Election Day, it appears he is walking back that goal.
Less than 1 percent of the music performed by American orchestras is by a composer of color. Sphinx Organization founder Aaron Dworkin is calling for every U.S. orchestra to have at least 10 percent of its programming be by Black or Latinx composers. It's not hard to do, he says. More on Classical MPR
The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. The concert on Friday October 23twill be aired on Classical MPR only due to a COVID-19 exposure among the production staff that affects the planned video portion. Classical MPR Listen online