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January 1, 2021

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Looking back at 2020: Your very good news in a really bad year

January 1, 2021

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Most people will probably agree that 2020 was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. But this is not a story about all the ills of the year. This is a story about the good that came out of 2020: love, births, new relationships, milestones and so much more.

The Current's Top 89 of 2020

January 1, 2021

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2020 is over! Thank you for joining us with The Current as bid the year goodbye with the Top 89 songs of 2020, as voted by you. Listen to The Current on January 1, 2021 starting at 10 a.m. CT for a replay of the countdown! Note: We couldn't do #Top89 and other adventurous programming like this without your support.

The Current's Top 89 of 2020

December 31, 2020

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2020 is over! Tune in on December 31 at 5 p.m. CT as The Current says goodbye to this year and counts down the Top 89 songs, as voted by you. As you listen, you can explore The Current Staff picks for their favorite music of 2020! - Listen to the Online Stream - Track The Top 89 Countdown - Use hashtag #Top89 on Social Media -

Classical MPR: New Year's with Cantus

December 31, 2020

Cantus

Enjoy a year-end celebration with the Minnesota-based men's vocal ensemble. Listen to Classical MPR on-air or online at 7 p.m. CT on Dec. 31 with host Melissa Dundis.

Your very good news in a really bad year

December 29, 2020

A bride and groom smiling.

Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. But this is not a story about all the ills of the year. This is a story about the good that came out of 2020: love, births, new relationships, milestones and so much more.

'Right thing to do': Volunteers turned bus into 'MASH unit' at George Floyd Square. They're not done yet.

December 27, 2020

A woman wearing a pink coat and face mask stands outside a van

Over the summer, Kia Bible and other volunteers turned a bus into a medical unit to heal trauma at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. It's since grown into a nonprofit staffed by volunteers who provide routine care for people in the neighborhood. - ‘Icon of a Revolution' Artist's black and white painting has become a symbol in a global movement - A tender act of resistance Caring for George Floyd’s Square - Read the whole series Making George Floyd's Square

Classical Holiday Programming Schedule

December 25, 2020

Holiday decorations

Enjoy seasonal favorites and a variety of Hanukkah and Christmas programs. Here is a guide to all of Classical MPR’s special holiday programming for the 2020 season. - Listen Holiday specials on-demand

In blizzard's wake, bitter cold grips Minnesota

December 24, 2020

A man using a snowblower to clear snow from a sidewalk.

Blowing snow will continue to re-cover roadways that may have been cleared by plows. Travel conditions will remain dangerous across Minnesota into early Thursday. Meanwhile, a wind chill advisory is in effect for most of Minnesota through the morning. - Photos Major winter storm brings heavy winds, snow - Latest from MPR News meteorologists Updraft blog - Live updates Severe weather in Minnesota