Music critic Briana Younger writes about how Southern rappers' contributions to the genre have long been underestimated in favor of the coasts -- but the region has long steered the sound of hip-hop and deserves its story told in full. Younger joins Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown on The Message, Wednesday at 10 p.m. CDT. Listen to The Current at 10 p.m. CT Read The South is rap’s past, present and future
Tune in or stream the MPR News election night special Tuesday starting at 9 p.m. CT Tom Crann and Mike Mulcahy will be live on the air with the very latest -- including an interview with Minnesota’s top election official, Secretary of State Steve Simon. Full Coverage: MPR News 2020 Elections Results: Live primary results after polls close at 8 p.m. Full results not expected until Thursday due to the high number of absentee ballots.
Will voting booths be sanitized? Is it safe to use the pen at the booth? For Minnesota voters concerned about going to the polls amid the pandemic, MPR News has answers to some key questions on how to vote safely in person this election year. - 2020 primary Absentee and early voting surges in Minnesota - Races to watch Voters get their chance to weigh in - #AskMPRNews What questions do you have leading up to the 2020 election?
In the months since George Floyd’s death, communities across the state have been grappling with the question of police reform — whether and how and to what degree. Bemidji, in northern Minnesota, began its own conversation at a special City Council listening session Monday night — prompted by a request from the city’s police chief.
Park officials posted a series of photos on their Facebook page this week showing bags full of garbage that staff have hauled away from campsites. - Boundary Waters COVID-19 brings surge of visitors And some messes - Another COVID-19 ripple effect Crowded lakes
Plan ahead! You can watch virtual performances by six local artists — Turn Turn Turn , Margret, Longshot, Annie Humphrey, Gaelynn Lea and Maria Isa — in another virtual festival from The Current, supported by Dual Citizen Brewing Company. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live on The Current’s YouTube channel or Facebook page! Schedule: 7 p.m. Turn Turn Turn 7:30 p.m. Annie Humphrey 8 p.m. Margret 8:30 p.m. Gaelynn Lea 9 p.m. Longshot 9:30 p.m. Maria Isa
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Duchesne Drew sat down with Classical MPR's Steve Staruch to chat about music, family and the current state of public radio. Listen now to find out more about the new president of Minnesota Public Radio.
As more school districts in Minnesota decide how to go back to school this fall, many teachers feel uneasy about returning to the classroom in the middle of a pandemic. - Poll 2 in 3 teachers want to start the year online - What you need to know Minnesota’s rules for going back to school - COVID-19 in Minnesota School guidance shifts with case counts
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