COVID-19 is hitting Black female entrepreneurs in Minnesota just like everyone else, but many missed on the federal lifeline for small businesses because their operations and business relationships don’t sync with traditional banking. - In April Minnesota women applying for unemployment at higher rates than men - NPR Not-so-small businesses continue to benefit from PPP loans
Protests large and small emerged across Minnesota after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. MPR News talked to some of the people behind rallies, marches and demonstrations beyond the Twin Cities metro area — about their experiences with race in Minnesota, why they marched and what they hope for the future.
Francisco J. Nunez created the acclaimed Young People's Chorus of New York City to bring children from all backgrounds together to make music. He's now questioning what more we need to do to better serve our young singers. - More Is singing together safe in the era of coronavirus? - More Eric Whitacre picks 6 favorite virtual choir performances - Listen Choral Stream
Janice Matichuk, the longest-serving interior ranger in the history of Quetico Provincial Park, died from brain cancer. For 35 years she greeted canoeists crossing from the Boundary Waters into Canada at the remote Cache Bay Ranger station, on a small island on Saganaga Lake, at the end of the Gunflint Trail.
Athletes across Minnesota had to rethink how and when they practice their sports — or skip their seasons completely — to avoid getting and spreading the coronavirus.
St. Paul officials estimate 300 businesses were damaged during the civil unrest in late May. City officials say rebuilding in critical business corridors could take 10 years.
COVID-19 is hitting Black female entrepreneurs in Minnesota just like everyone else, but many missed on the federal lifeline for small businesses because their operations and business relationships don’t sync with traditional banking. - In April Minnesota women applying for unemployment at higher rates than men - NPR Not-so-small businesses continue to benefit from PPP loans
Universities and colleges have different plans for returning to teaching this fall, and there are specific needs for many classroom settings. As faculty and instructors prepare to teach, they worry about their students and their families. - An uncertain fall Once college-bound students are weighing their options - Higher ed How the coronavirus has upended college admissions
Some are worried their districts are unable to offer a strong virtual learning program. For others who may have been considering homeschooling, concerns for their family's health amid the coronavirus and the on-again, off-again planning for in-person instruction are leading them to part ways with school systems. - MPR News with Angela Davis Why parents are considering 'learning pods' for the fall semester - Exempt from COVID-19 guidance Some Minnesota private schools see a surge in applicants
Today, August 13, 2020, The Current is hosting round three of Sounds Like Home. It’s an evening of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians. Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and Andrea Swensson from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live on The Current’s YouTube channel or Facebook page! Schedule 7 p.m. Turn Turn Turn 7:30 p.m. Annie Humphrey 8 p.m. Margret 8:30 p.m. Gaelynn Lea 9 p.m. Longshot 9:30 p.m. Maria Isa