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The Current Rewind

October 13, 2020

The Current Rewind is the podcast putting music's unsung stories on the map. Season two traces the 50-year history of Minneapolis club First Avenue, using 10 pivotal dates to explore how a city, a scene, and popular music have evolved since the dawn of the '70s. Start Season Two: The Current Rewind goes to First Avenue Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, NPR One, RSS, Spotify, Stitcher

MPR Archive: Indigenous Peoples Day

October 12, 2020

In recognition of this year’s Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12th, the MPR Archive Portal presents a curated selection of stories, documentaries, arts, interviews and reports on Native American people. Explore the online collection now

Talking Volumes with Isabel Wilkerson

October 10, 2020

Join us for Talking Volumes 2020! Host Kerri Miller welcomes Isabel Wilkerson to the digital stage and opens the lines for your questions on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. CT. Tickets are on sale through Monday, October 12. Pay-what-you-can tickets and info at mprevents.org.

Worried you might have been exposed to COVID-19? Here’s what to do

October 5, 2020

What do you do if you think you might have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus? And how do you know if you might have been exposed? If you attended any of the Trump campaign’s Minnesota events, you might be wondering whether it’s time to quarantine or get tested.  - Stauber, Emmer and Hagedorn Minnesota congressmen flew Delta after flying with Trump - Before testing positive, Trump was in MN Where he went and who he met

Election 2020: Voter guides

October 4, 2020

Side-by-side comparisons of the Democratic and Republican candidates running for Minnesota’s most hotly contested political races. - More candidates, answers Build your ballot

Classical Kids Storytime: 'Harriet's Halloween Candy'

October 4, 2020

Harriet ends up with quite a haul after she goes trick-or-treating. But what will she do with all of those sweets? Find out in 'Harriet's Halloween Candy,' the new episode of Classical Kids Storytime, with a story and art by Nancy Carlson and music by Augusta Holmes. - Classical Kids Storytime 'Yer and the Tiger' - Classical Kids Storytime More great stories from our library

Talking Volumes with Sarah Broom

October 3, 2020

Join host Kerri Miller for the online Talking Volumes discussion with Sarah Broom, author of “The Yellow House.” This book is described as a brilliant, haunting and unforgettable memoir from a stunning new talent about the inexorable pull of home and family, set in a shotgun house in New Orleans East. Tuesday, October 6 7 p.m. CT Online Virtual Event Buy Tickets

Prince: The Story of Sign O' The Times

October 3, 2020

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. This is episode 6, 'Pop Goes The Music.'

Twin Cities educators seek assurances for safe return to classroom

October 2, 2020

Unions representing staff in Minneapolis and St. Paul district are asking for five things before switching the learning model in their districts from distance learning to hybrid models, which combine in-person and distance learning. - COVID-19 at school Cases already closing some Minnesota buildings - MPR News with Angela Davis Principals share a look inside Minnesota schools - As classrooms go online More to digital divide than who gets a hot spot