Guitarist An Tran has a treasured photograph. In it, he is a young child and his parents are lifting him high overhead at their home in Vietnam. He remembers that at that moment his parents were singing what he describes as "the most beautiful melody ever:" a Vietnamese folk song translated as "Stay, My Beloved." It was a grounding moment in Tran's childhood and the song is the backbone of his new album, "Stay, My Beloved." More on classicalmpr.org
The Minnesota State Fair, better known as The Great Minnesota Get-Together, has a permanent home on 320 acres along Snelling Avenue in St. Paul. The fairgrounds' historical buildings host a slew of exhibitors, plants, animals, arts, and plenty of jam. Other big attractions include the various foods on a stick, carnival rides, livestock shows and grandstand performances. Then there is the MPR booth located on Judson and Nelson. A perfect spot to relax those feet, check out some live programing, and enjoy the popular activity of people watching. Today would have been MPR Day at the Fair, and we’re noting it this year by featuring some memories available in the MPR Archive for you.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel said in the initial phase, students in university housing will spend the first 10 days on average in a “dorm version of a stay-at-home order,” broken only when they attend class, go to work, eat or exercise. By the end of September, students will have to follow curfews starting at 9 p.m. - Returning to campus U of M students to face curbs, curfews - Preventing college parties? Shame and blame don't work, but beer pong outside might - Move in, move out For in-person college, everything rests on the first few weeks
Starting this week, farmers in parts of Minnesota will face new restrictions on how they apply nitrogen fertilizer. The regulations are aimed at reducing nitrate contamination in the state's groundwater. But whether they'll have a real impact on a growing health and environmental problem is still up for debate. - Report Nitrate in drinking water a costly problem for small, rural cities - Minn. moves to reduce nitrates in groundwater Environmental groups wonder, wait
Talking Volumes 2020 tickets are on sale Sept. 1! You really don’t want to miss this lineup of amazing writers. We’re going virtual this year, and offering tickets on a pay-what-you-can model (from $20 to FREE). Tickets and info at mprevents.org - Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00pm - Claudia Rankine “Just Us: An American Conversation” - Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00pm - Helen MacDonald “Vesper Flights” - Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00pm - Sarah Broom “The Yellow House”
Northern Minnesota is among the fastest warming areas on the planet, and that’s beginning to change the makeup of forests there.
We are angry. Angry about the coronavirus pandemic, economic fallout and the systemic racial injustice in our country. But if we don’t learn how to defuse our rage, it could end up causing significant physical and emotional harm. Two psychologists joined MPR News host Angela Davis to discuss what is causing this pent-up anger and to learn how to defuse it.
Classical MPR's Steve Seel spoke with Kyu-Young Kim, artistic director and principal violin with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, about the plans for the virtual fall season, and what audiences can expect to hear and see.
The police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin has brought new urgency to the discussion over the role police and police departments play in communities. MPR News hosted an online event, Spotlight on the Future of Policing, to talk about what changes are needed.
Does excitement make you want to dance, sing, or run around? Find out what classical pieces can get you and your kids moving in the latest episode of Classical Kids Corner, hosted by Melissa Dundis. - Classical Kids Corner More fun for young listeners - Podcast Coming soon as a free download!