This Memorial Day weekend might feel a little different from the ones in the past. The Current wants to provide consistency and host their annual Block Rockin' Weekend. Tune in or stream The Current for blocks of three songs from your favorite artists!
Aside from the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park, the only option for a night under the stars is dispersed camping in state forests. Here’s what that is and why it’s best for experienced campers. - ‘Losing a summer’ Pandemic puts summer camps in a quandary - NPR Yellowstone National Park set to reopen — but with caveats
Minnesota's Roman Catholic bishops said Wednesday that they will allow Masses to resume next week despite Gov. Tim Walz's continued prohibition on most religious gatherings. - 'Things will never be the same' How the pandemic has changed worship
Minnesota Public Radio invites everyone across the state — and even beyond — to join us for Bring the Sing Home, a moment of song, at 5:55 p.m. central this Friday. At 5:55 p.m., Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” will be broadcast simultaneously on Classical MPR, The Current, MPR News and Radio Heartland, welcoming listeners everywhere to sing loud and proud. Turn to Classical MPR for the lyrics.
Members of the Prairie Island Indian Community say there’s a silver lining for their heritage in this chaotic time. By moving Dakota language classes online, they are attracting more tribe members than ever. - 'Food is medicine' Native chefs making healthy meals for Twin Cities elders - In Minneapolis This school is immersing students in both Dakota and Ojibwe - 'Every step you take is prayer' Women lead virtual dance for healing
Spring is usually a busy time for high school yearbook staffs. But this year, instead of documenting sports, concerts, prom and graduation crammed into a few weeks, the staff of Moorhead High School’s Cho Kio are documenting a pandemic. - Tell MPR News What do you want to say to the class of 2020? - Graduation Education officials urge virtual ceremonies - An uncertain fall Once college-bound students are weighing their options
Stay-at-home orders have inspired many people to take on do-it-yourself projects and tackle their own home repairs. But sometimes a toolbox and YouTube videos aren't enough to prevent disasters.
Retailers may now reopen with limited capacity and group gatherings of 10 or fewer people, including at places of worship, will be permitted once again. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases and deaths only continue to increase with dozens more fatalities reported over the weekend.
Marketplace's podcast The Uncertain Hour launched a special series that looks at our economic reality in this pandemic. Listen to episode one, You're an Essential Worker. Do You Get Essential Protection? which focuses on how poultry supply-chain disruptions impact individual workers, and subscribe to the podcast. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS
Not even a global pandemic can stop the music. That's especially true in St. Paul's Ramsey Hill neighborhood where a Minnesota Opera violinist has been putting on tiny balcony concerts from her home.