What democracy looks like: Election Day across Minnesota
November 4, 2020
On Tuesday, thousands of voters took to polling places across Minnesota. All day long, MPR News reporters talked to people around the state. Discover their stories.
- Minnesota kids answer What would you do if you were president of the U.S.?
- A future of acceptance Minnesotans share their hopes
- Peace, conservation, compassion Minnesotans share their hopes for the future
Election 2020 from MPR News
November 3, 2020
Get the latest LIVE coverage on local races and Election Day news in Minnesota and neighboring states from MPR News.
- Behind the MN numbers What election 2016 says about 2020
- Minnesota kids answer What would you do if you were president of the U.S.?
- Peace, conservation, compassion Minnesotans share their hopes for the future
- A future of acceptance Minnesotans share their hopes
- Voter guides Where the candidates stand on the issues
- Electionland Help MPR News, ProPublica track election problems
- 'We don't speculate' How AP counts votes and calls races
What democracy looks like: Election Day across Minnesota
November 3, 2020
All Election Day long, MPR News reporters talk with people around the state — people who are voting, people who have already voted, people who are working the polls and people who are opting out this year, whether by choice or by circumstance.
Discover their stories
Election 2020: Voting in person? Here's what you need to know
November 3, 2020
Voting in person on Election Day? Here’s what you should be ready for when you head to your polling place.
Electionland: Help MPR News, ProPublica track election problems
November 3, 2020
MPR News is partnering with ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative news organization, to track voting problems and election integrity. You can help — tell us if you experienced or witnessed any problems when casting your ballot.
Minnesotans rally, vote, wait, worry in closing days of the campaign
November 2, 2020
After months of presidential campaign attention, nonstop political advertising and weeks of early voting, the end is in sight: Election Day is Tuesday. We talked with Minnesota voters about how they’re feeling in the closing days of the campaign.
- Election Day eve Campaign draws to a close with U.S. facing a crossroads
- Early voting Nearly 1.7 million Minnesotans have already cast ballots
- Behind the Minnesota numbers What election 2016 says about 2020
COVID-19 forces some poll workers home during Election Day, as others take their place
November 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on almost every aspect of this year’s election — including who’s staffing polling places. Across the state, younger people are filling in for older election workers who are staying home because of the coronavirus.
- StoryCorps A mother and daughter team up as poll workers to make a difference
- 'We're rolling with it' Election workers scramble to adjust to changing voting rules
A future of acceptance: Minnesotans share their hopes
November 1, 2020
Ahead of the election, MPR News wanted to learn about what issues are impacting Minnesotan’s day to day. Our staff asked voters, “What are your hopes for your life in Minnesota 5-10 years from now?” Here’s what they said.
- Peace, conservation, compassion More voter videos
- #TellMPRNews What are your hopes for the future?
Virtual Class Notes Concerts: Border CrosSing
November 1, 2020
With many schoolkids and teachers working from home, Classical MPR adapted concert content to provide a virtual Class Notes Concert. Watch and listen now as we present performances by Border CrosSing.
- Classical Kids Music Lessons More for young learners
- Classical 15 Give kids 15 minutes of classical music a day
- YouTube Watch more Virtual Class Notes Concerts
The Current has your Halloween-at-home soundtrack
October 31, 2020
This Halloween, lean in to the spooky, the ghoulish, and the eerie with The Current! The staff has your Halloween-at-home soundtrack.
Want even more spooky music? Tune in to Rock the Cradle Radio for a nonstop Halloween dance party for kids and their grownups now through the weekend.
The Current is also giving you a reason to get in the Halloween spirit, even if you're not going trick or treating this year: Show off your costume by sharing a picture on social media! Be sure to tag The Current and use the hashtag #TheCurrentHalloween.