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Weekend Schedule Updates on MPR News

September 18, 2020

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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.

Count on it: Election Day voting in Minnesota

September 18, 2020

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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?

SPCO Spotlight returns to Classical MPR Fridays at 9 a.m.

September 17, 2020

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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.

UMD student group smashes stereotypes, builds support for Black men

September 17, 2020

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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

CDC director says COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be widely available until next year

September 16, 2020

A man standing at a podium speaks about the coronavirus.

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

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 5 more deaths; case growth moderate

September 15, 2020

Lab workers log in specimen samples at Mayo Clinic Superior Drive facility

The newest numbers come as officials continue to prep Minnesotans to expect a long road back to normalcy. The state health commissioner says we’re in the “third or fourth inning” of the pandemic. - Comparing COVID-19 In Minnesota and its neighbors in Upper Midwest

Visits, voting punctuate big political week in Minnesota

September 14, 2020

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will campaign in Minnesota as early voting opens. New polls show Biden ahead in the race. - This Friday Trump, Biden to campaign in Minnesota - Trump's rural support Democratic bulwark Minnesota in play - Election 2020 The road to 270 electoral votes

An Update from MPR

September 14, 2020

Listeners and members have reached out to us, and we want to share the following. MPR has made the decision that the audience of The Current is best served by a programmatic change. As a result, Eric Malmberg will no longer be a DJ on The Current. Our hosts have to be able to attract an audience that wants to listen to them and trusts them and over the last 36 hours those conditions have changed for Malmberg. More links: - MPR News Ethics   - Contact MPR  

A Note on Garrett McQueen

September 11, 2020

MPR President Duchesne Drew and APM President Dave Kansas address the departure of Garrett McQueen.

Michael Culloton takes over choral program at Concordia College amid new challenges

September 8, 2020

Michael Culloton

In January, Michael Culloton received news he had been dreaming of for more than two decades: Concordia College, where he studied as an undergraduate, had appointed him its new Director of choral activities, replacing the legendary Rene Clausen. Then the coronavirus hit. He's started the new school year amid that challenge, including rehearsals with a difference. - Listen Choral Stream - Newsletter Subscribe to the Choral Stream's weekly email