Inspired by the protests following the police killing of George Floyd, high school students and recent graduates are pushing for anti-racist changes to curriculum, school boards and school discipline. And in some schools, their strategies appear to be working this fall.
It's spooky season, and Halloween is just around the corner. As scary as so much of 2020 has been, the fun and theatrics of the costumed, sugar-laden holiday may come as a relief. However, we are still in the middle of a pandemic, and that means Halloween will need to look a little different this year, with some traditions being riskier than others.
small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood is a podcast and learning platform highlighting smart, practical and collaborative money skills developed by people living with lower and unstable incomes. Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk to community members who are redefining wealth, the value of community and the purpose of money. Money wisdom taught by the true experts –people who have learned from experience. - Listen to the latest episode, Money & Personal Assets: Personal assets include your talents and the skills of people you trust. Making use of personal assets is a creative way to solve many money problems. - Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or find more ways to subscribe
MPR News provides side-by-side comparisons of the Democratic and Republican candidates running for Minnesota’s most hotly contested political races. You can also find all the candidates on the ballot and more of their answers in this voter guide, created in collaboration with the League of Women of Voters of Minnesota. - More candidates, answers Build your ballot
Autumn is here! Classical MPR put together a playlist of classical music to accompany this beautiful time, when the weather starts to chill and the leaves begin to turn. Listen now, and enjoy the sounds of a colorful season.
Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state, on your schedule. Stay updated on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our state and communities in just 10 minutes every weekday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS
Curtis Flowers is free. The Mississippi man endured nearly 23 years behind bars, six trials, four death sentences and, most recently, months of house arrest for murders he always maintained that he didn’t commit, and for which the evidence of his guilt was weak. Listen to season two of In the Dark or get the latest update today.
The Current Rewind is the podcast putting music's unsung stories on the map. Season two traces the 50-year history of Minneapolis club First Avenue, using 10 pivotal dates to explore how a city, a scene, and popular music have evolved since the dawn of the '70s. Start Season Two: The Current Rewind goes to First Avenue Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, NPR One, RSS, Spotify, Stitcher
In recognition of this year’s Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12th, the MPR Archive Portal presents a curated selection of stories, documentaries, arts, interviews and reports on Native American people. Explore the online collection now
Join us for Talking Volumes 2020! Host Kerri Miller welcomes Isabel Wilkerson to the digital stage and opens the lines for your questions on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. CT. Tickets are on sale through Monday, October 12. Pay-what-you-can tickets and info at mprevents.org.