Ticket-leading women in both major races set Minnesota apart on a national level
August 13, 2026
No other state has had four women as the major party nominees for governor and U.S. Senate in a single year.
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Flanagan, Demuth, Klobuchar and Tafoya secure party nominations
August 12, 2026
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya won their primaries and will meet in November's U.S. Senate race. In the governor's race, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth advance to the general election. See live results for all races.
Election coverage from MPR News
August 11, 2026
Tuesday’s primary will winnow candidate fields and set the November ballot. There are competitive races for nominations for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature.
MPR at the Minnesota State Fair
August 7, 2026
Connect with the people, programs and performances that are made of Minnesota, in the most Minnesota place imaginable, the Minnesota State Fair. Join MPR News, The Current and YourClassical MPR at MPR's State Fair Station Aug. 27 through Sept. 7.
YourClassical MPR's John Birge is signing off after a storied run as morning host
August 7, 2026
Birge took the plunge behind the microphone and has been connecting the dots for YourClassical MPR listeners for 29 years – including 21 as morning show host. On Aug. 28, he’ll sign off for his last regular shift.
Northeast Minnesota wildfires causing disastrous economic impacts to tourism industry
August 3, 2026
Small business owners in northeastern Minnesota told their state legislators Friday that the wildfires that have been burning in and around the Boundary Waters for almost a month have had a “disastrous” impact on their bottom lines. One canoe outfitter says he lost 98 percent of his revenue to cancellations in July.
Beyond the nasty ads, there are key differences between Craig and Flanagan
July 27, 2026
With the DFL U.S. Senate primary is around two weeks away, Flanagan and Craig have been exchanging critiques in ads, but those ads have not gotten too deep into where they differ on several key policies.
How to hear and follow The Current at Eaux Claires Festival 2026
July 24, 2026
The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media are partnering for special programming connected to the 2026 Eaux Claires Festival.
Boundary Waters wildfires bring grief over forest loss, but hope for long-term renewal
July 23, 2026
Wildfires that officials say will burn into the fall have already scorched more than 70,000 acres, including huge swaths of the wilderness. But experts say fire is needed for a healthy forest.
'More fire season ahead:' As crews battle flames and residents wait with bags packed
July 20, 2026
Wildfires have forced some northeastern Minnesota residents from their homes while thousands more wait, packed and prepared, in case evacuation orders come.