The Current: Minnesota angles on Rolling Stone’s latest list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
September 25, 2020
Rolling Stone just updated its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and The Current provides the local angles!
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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New cases climb with testing; total cases top 93K
September 24, 2020
The newest numbers come a day after health leaders again implored Minnesotans to do the right things to stem the disease’s spread — including rethinking their Halloween fun. - Comparing COVID-19 In Minnesota and its neighbors in Upper Midwest - ‘Barrier-free’ State launches COVID-19 testing push
A Message from Mary Brainerd, APMG Board Chair and Jon McTaggart, CEO
September 23, 2020
News about an upcoming organizational change with confirmation that the action plan announced in July will continue. We will build on those efforts based on input we receive from employees and other stakeholders. Our employees expect it, and they deserve it. Importantly, so do our audiences.
Minnesota Opera takes to the outfield for socially distanced season opener
September 22, 2020
Combining footage and audio from 'Carmen,' 'The Marriage of Figaro,' modern classics, and more, the Minnesota Opera's season opener at CHS field is a digital event you don't want to miss. More from Classical MPR
Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol
September 22, 2020
The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities. - MPR News with Angela Davis Why 40 Black women are joining forces to run for office in Minnesota in 2020 - Sahan Journal Diverse millennial candidates in Mpls. drove new voters to the polls - From 2018 New influx of Hmong American legislators appears likely
MPR News: 2020 Elections
September 21, 2020
Find everything you need to know to be prepared for your local, state and federal elections in 2020. MPR News and the League of Women Voters of Minnesota are teaming up again to create a voter guide for the 2020 general election. What questions do you want us to ask candidates? Have questions leading up to the Election Day? #AskMPRNews. We want to hear your stories, too. #TellMPRNews what is motivating you to get out and vote this year. Voting in the general election has begun. Here is how you can vote from home.
Fall colors emerge just in time for the start of autumn
September 20, 2020
Tuesday is the first day of autumn, but it’s already feeling like fall. And according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fall color map, we’re well on our way to what seems to be a promising fall season.
Classical Kids Corner: The Smooth Sounding Clarinet
September 19, 2020
Explore the beautiful, smooth and mellow sounds of the clarinet in the latest episode of Classical Kids Corner, hosted by Melissa Dundis. - Classical Kids Corner More fun for young listeners
Weekend Schedule Updates on MPR News
September 18, 2020
MPR News has a refreshed weekend programming schedule offering listeners a blend of news and entertainment. The new weekend schedule goes into effect Saturday, Sept. 19, and can be found mprnews.org/schedule.
Count on it: Election Day voting in Minnesota
September 18, 2020
Early and absentee balloting is open in Minnesota, one of the first states in the country where voters can show their enthusiasm or just get their role in the election over with. - Don’t let COVID-19 stop your vote Here’s how to vote by mail in Minnesota - MPR News with Kerri Miller Election night could become election week this year - #TellMPRNews What's motivating you to get out and vote this year?