MPR News Live coverage: Trump and Biden's final presidential debate
October 22, 2020
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are holding a final debate Thursday in Nashville, Tenn., with Kristen Welker of NBC News moderating.
- 5 questions Ahead of the last Trump-Biden presidential debate
- Final Biden-Trump debate What you need to know
- From health care to the economy Where Trump and Biden stand
'I’m not alone': Minnesota students of color lead movement for equity in schools
October 22, 2020
Inspired by the protests following the police killing of George Floyd, high school students and recent graduates are pushing for anti-racist changes to curriculum, school boards and school discipline. And in some schools, their strategies appear to be working this fall.
Wellness Wednesday on The Current: Physician-scientist Beth Thielen on Halloween safety
October 21, 2020
It's spooky season, and Halloween is just around the corner. As scary as so much of 2020 has been, the fun and theatrics of the costumed, sugar-laden holiday may come as a relief. However, we are still in the middle of a pandemic, and that means Halloween will need to look a little different this year, with some traditions being riskier than others.
small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood
October 20, 2020
small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood is a podcast and learning platform highlighting smart, practical and collaborative money skills developed by people living with lower and unstable incomes. Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk to community members who are redefining wealth, the value of community and the purpose of money. Money wisdom taught by the true experts –people who have learned from experience.
- Listen to the latest episode, Money & Personal Assets: Personal assets include your talents and the skills of people you trust. Making use of personal assets is a creative way to solve many money problems.
- Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or find more ways to subscribe
Election 2020: Voter guides
October 16, 2020
MPR News provides side-by-side comparisons of the Democratic and Republican candidates running for Minnesota’s most hotly contested political races. You can also find all the candidates on the ballot and more of their answers in this voter guide, created in collaboration with the League of Women of Voters of Minnesota.
- More candidates, answers Build your ballot
Celebrate autumn with Classical MPR's specially curated classical music playlist
October 16, 2020
Autumn is here! Classical MPR put together a playlist of classical music to accompany this beautiful time, when the weather starts to chill and the leaves begin to turn. Listen now, and enjoy the sounds of a colorful season.
Subscribe to Minnesota Today from MPR News
October 15, 2020
Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state, on your schedule. Stay updated on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our state and communities in just 10 minutes every weekday.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS
In the Dark: Update on Curtis Flowers
October 14, 2020
Curtis Flowers is free. The Mississippi man endured nearly 23 years behind bars, six trials, four death sentences and, most recently, months of house arrest for murders he always maintained that he didn’t commit, and for which the evidence of his guilt was weak.
Listen to season two of In the Dark or get the latest update today.
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
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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