Combining footage and audio from 'Carmen,' 'The Marriage of Figaro,' modern classics, and more, the Minnesota Opera's season opener at CHS field is a digital event you don't want to miss. More from Classical MPR
The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities. - MPR News with Angela Davis Why 40 Black women are joining forces to run for office in Minnesota in 2020 - Sahan Journal Diverse millennial candidates in Mpls. drove new voters to the polls - From 2018 New influx of Hmong American legislators appears likely
Find everything you need to know to be prepared for your local, state and federal elections in 2020. MPR News and the League of Women Voters of Minnesota are teaming up again to create a voter guide for the 2020 general election. What questions do you want us to ask candidates? Have questions leading up to the Election Day? #AskMPRNews. We want to hear your stories, too. #TellMPRNews what is motivating you to get out and vote this year. Voting in the general election has begun. Here is how you can vote from home.
Tuesday is the first day of autumn, but it’s already feeling like fall. And according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fall color map, we’re well on our way to what seems to be a promising fall season.
Explore the beautiful, smooth and mellow sounds of the clarinet in the latest episode of Classical Kids Corner, hosted by Melissa Dundis. - Classical Kids Corner More fun for young listeners
MPR News has a refreshed weekend programming schedule offering listeners a blend of news and entertainment. The new weekend schedule goes into effect Saturday, Sept. 19, and can be found mprnews.org/schedule.
Early and absentee balloting is open in Minnesota, one of the first states in the country where voters can show their enthusiasm or just get their role in the election over with. - Don’t let COVID-19 stop your vote Here’s how to vote by mail in Minnesota - MPR News with Kerri Miller Election night could become election week this year - #TellMPRNews What's motivating you to get out and vote this year?
Don't miss our SPCO Spotlight every Friday in the 9 a.m. hour, as well as occasional live broadcasts. Experience amazing performances by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at various venues, with expertly presented audio from Classical MPR.
Hundreds of students peacefully marched through the campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth Wednesday evening, demanding racial justice and an end to police brutality. The protest was organized by a relatively new student group on campus: Black Men Serving Excellence. - In Duluth Confronting racism with a 'Hello' - MPR News with Angela Davis Fighting racism in Greater Minnesota
Emphasizing the continued importance of masks, Robert Redfield said that while first responders may have early access to a vaccine, broader access is not likely for six to nine months after approval. - U.S. outlines sweeping plan To provide free COVID-19 vaccines - A COVID-19 vaccine may be only 50% effective Is that good enough? - Poll Only half of Americans plan to get coronavirus vaccine