Photos: Sneaky northern lights didn’t escape these aurora watchers
September 17, 2024
Missed the fun? There’s still great space spotting Tuesday night, with the full harvest blood eclipse supermoon.
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You're Invited: Talking Volumes with Edwidge Danticat
September 12, 2024
You're invited to Talking Volumes with Edwidge Danticat on Sept. 17! Danticat will be discussing her new book, "We're Alone," with MPR News’ Kerri Miller. The book is an extraordinary collection of essays traversing her life, and exploring themes of environmental catastrophe, colonialism, and resilience. Plus enjoy a musical performance from Lamaar! Tickets available now!
Cheers, jeers and minds already made up at Minnesota debate watch parties
September 11, 2024
Watch parties for the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump blockbuster debate gave Minnesota voters a chance to take in the showdown alongside people with political views similar to their own. There was ample reaction to key moments — from cheering to jeering — at theaters in Minneapolis and New Hope at partisan gatherings where minds were likely already made up.
Minnesota Frost: PWHL unveils names, logos for league champion and other teams
September 9, 2024
Minnesota’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team finally has something it didn’t during its run to the league title earlier this year: a name. PWHL Minnesota is now the Minnesota Frost.
Anishinaabe author Ashley Fairbanks invites children to honor ancestral Native land in her new book
September 5, 2024
Minnesota-born Anishinaabe author Ashley Fairbanks had her first book published on Aug. 27. The book is for children and is titled “This Land.” It invites kids to trace the history of their home and honor the Native people who lived on the land.
The Current's Happy Hours: Holman's Table with Katie Pruitt
September 5, 2024
You’re invited to join us at Holman’s Table for an evening of music and fun. The Current's host Zach McCormick will provide the soundtrack and Katie Pruitt will perform a live set. Each of The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.
Minnesota goes back to school: Here are 5 stories we're watching this year
September 3, 2024
This school year is expected to bring new school cell phone policies, school closure talks in Minneapolis, more campus protests, absenteeism solutions and — for one district — a new four-day schedule.
Listen to the 2024 BBC Proms on YourClassical
September 3, 2024
The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. central on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.
These Minnesota love stories began at the State Fair
August 30, 2024
MPR News spoke with four couples whose stories started among cheese curds, midway rides and all-you-can-drink milk.
Split Rock Lighthouse shines with new tours, Indigenous history exhibit
August 27, 2024
Minnesota’s iconic North Shore lighthouse has transformed itself over the last few years since the pandemic. A recent trip found a new walking tour and new detail on the history of the Native American people who were there long before the 114-year-old tower.