Minnesotans will be able to cast their ballot for presidential, statewide and local elections starting on Friday. People can vote early via mail-in ballot or visit a designated early voting location before Election Day.
Ritmofonica is a bilingual online streaming service from The Current that will highlight the music, perspectives, and culture of the Latin American community in Minnesota and beyond. The team behind Ritmofonica is working hard to execute the final vision, coming in 2025, which will include segments with community members, DJ sets with local DJs and curators, shows, news, and much more. This is just a small taste of what is to come!
Missed the fun? There’s still great space spotting Tuesday night, with the full harvest blood eclipse supermoon.
You're invited to Talking Volumes with Edwidge Danticat on Sept. 17! Danticat will be discussing her new book, "We're Alone," with MPR News’ Kerri Miller. The book is an extraordinary collection of essays traversing her life, and exploring themes of environmental catastrophe, colonialism, and resilience. Plus enjoy a musical performance from Lamaar! Tickets available now!
Watch parties for the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump blockbuster debate gave Minnesota voters a chance to take in the showdown alongside people with political views similar to their own. There was ample reaction to key moments — from cheering to jeering — at theaters in Minneapolis and New Hope at partisan gatherings where minds were likely already made up.
Minnesota’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team finally has something it didn’t during its run to the league title earlier this year: a name. PWHL Minnesota is now the Minnesota Frost.
Minnesota-born Anishinaabe author Ashley Fairbanks had her first book published on Aug. 27. The book is for children and is titled “This Land.” It invites kids to trace the history of their home and honor the Native people who lived on the land.
You’re invited to join us at Holman’s Table for an evening of music and fun. The Current's host Zach McCormick will provide the soundtrack and Katie Pruitt will perform a live set. Each of The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.
This school year is expected to bring new school cell phone policies, school closure talks in Minneapolis, more campus protests, absenteeism solutions and — for one district — a new four-day schedule.
The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. central on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.