This Thanksgiving, Minnesotans’ hearts will be full of grief as well as gratitude. Even so, thoughts on Thursday will turn to the people, places, and principles we cherish and give thanks for. As always in troubled times, music has been and will continue to be a source of reflection, fresh perspectives, and – yes – entertainment.
Discover ten songs released by Minnesota artists that might fit well on the soundtrack to your Thanksgiving holiday, however you’re celebrating.
How is racism preventing young Black people from connecting with culturally appropriate care? How are Black youth remaining resilient during this difficult time and amid the challenges of persistent historic and institutional racism? Join Call to Mind correspondent Alisa Roth for this in-depth, interactive virtual town hall discussion.
December 2, 2020
4 p.m. CT
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- In Focus Racism in Housing Access
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, many families are planning to swap their traditional in-person Thanksgivings for virtual celebrations. But how will that work? We provide some tips for families to keep their video calls on track, along with a collection of activities to keep everyone entertained.
- Navigating Thanksgiving and COVID-19 How to frame your next family gathering
- 4 tips For a feud-free family gathering
- Thanksgiving Minnesota officials adjust their guidance
With COVID-19 spiking and Gov. Tim Walz ordering more restrictions on bars and restaurants, many staffers feel like they’re about to be out of a job again. But this time, they can’t rely on a $600 a week boost that helped keep them financially afloat in the spring.
- On the verge of another COVID-19 closure Restaurants, gyms worry about employees
- Minnesota Legislature Lawmakers look for ways to help businesses, workers
- Unless Congress acts 12 million to lose jobless benefits the day after Christmas
November 21 and 22, it's all about what you want to hear on The Current! It's another Radio Free All-Request Weekend.
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Minnesotans donated a record $30.4 million to nonprofits and schools during the annual Give to the Max campaign. Minnesotans responded to the needs of organizations trying to help more people with less money, says GiveMN Executive Director Jake Blumberg.
The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. central for a duo of chamber works, as well as the orchestra's first full symphony of the season: Beethoven's Symphony No. 1.
As Minnesota’s COVID-19 cases continue to surge, Gov. Tim Walz has laid out new restrictions for the next four weeks, including a prohibition on social gatherings with people outside the same household. Here’s what else you need to know about the new rules.
- 'We’re at a dangerous point in this pandemic' Walz hits the brakes on Minnesota social life
- Thanksgiving Minn. officials adjust their guidance
- CDC warns Don't travel for Thanksgiving
How does racism affect a person’s ability to find a house or apartment and keep it? What are Twin Cities organizations doing to address these persistent racial disparities in homelessness and help more people access housing?
MPR News partnered with Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis on a virtual event to bring awareness, dialogue and potential solutions to the problem of racism in housing access.
If you missed the event you can watch & listen on mprnews.org
- In Focus Equity in Education
- In Focus The Future of Policing
- In Focus Black Trauma and Policing
Since the coronavirus pandemic has forced live music largely into virtual spaces, The Current has been working to help keep the Minnesota music community connected through a series of online festivals called Sounds Like Home. The Current hosts catch up with local artists, who also perform short sets of music that are shared on YouTube and Facebook.
