While last Thursday’s headlines focused on the dropping of a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, some legal experts say the bigger takeaway from the 107-page ruling is that the trial against all four officers can move forward. - Last week Judge keeps 1 murder charge against Chauvin, drops another - Floyd killing Attorneys, family call on prosecutors to amend Chauvin charges
Prince: The Story of Sign O' The Times is an audio documentary series brought to you by The Current in collaboration with the Prince Estate, Paisley Park, and Warner Records. Listen to the complete eight-episode series.
In the past month, the number of COVID-19 cases among Native Americans in Minnesota has grown by 75 percent. As a result, tribal leaders across Minnesota are pleading with community members to take precautions to slow the spread of the virus. - From Sept. Tribal nations cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 response - Coronavirus data by race Understanding the disparities - From APM Research Lab COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. by race and ethnicity
Mary Lucia talks with Cecilia Johnson, producer of The Current Rewind podcast. In season two of The Current Rewind, the program looks at 10 pivotal dates in the history of First Avenue. Johnson talks about what it's been like working on the new season of the program, and she also discusses First Avenue's past, present and future.
President Donald Trump has been saying for years he wants to win Minnesota, but with just over a week to go until Election Day, it appears he is walking back that goal.
Less than 1 percent of the music performed by American orchestras is by a composer of color. Sphinx Organization founder Aaron Dworkin is calling for every U.S. orchestra to have at least 10 percent of its programming be by Black or Latinx composers. It's not hard to do, he says. More on Classical MPR
The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. The concert on Friday October 23twill be aired on Classical MPR only due to a COVID-19 exposure among the production staff that affects the planned video portion. Classical MPR Listen online
A Hennepin County judge Thursday dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter remain, as do aiding and abetting charges against three other former officers.
'Mirror Sound' is a new book from writer Spencer Tweedy, designer Lawrence Azerrad, and photographer Daniel Topete. The book, subtitled 'A Look Into the People and Processes Behind Self-Recorded Music,' features the personal studio spaces of artists including Sharon Van Etten, Sadie Dupuis, Mike Eagle, Melina Duterte (Jay Som), Emitt Rhodes, Suzanne Ciani, Laetitia Tamko (Vagabon), Ty Segall, and tUnE-yArDs.
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