Listen to 'YourClassical Christmas Favorites,' as ranked by you
December 19, 2024
You ranked your favorite holiday tunes. Now, they’ve been compiled into ‘YourClassical Christmas Favorites,’ hosted by Tom Crann and Valerie Kahler. Listen now!
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St. Paul schools set to pick next superintendent
December 19, 2024
Three finalists finished interviews with the school board, which is expected to announce its decision Thursday night. Brenda Cassellius, Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed and Stacie Stanley all have experience running school systems.
Rising star from Minneapolis brings LGBTQ+ representation to pro wrestling
December 18, 2024
As a Black gay man, Devon Monroe is paving the way for a new kind of pro wrestler — flamboyant, authentic, confident — and building a loyal fan base while he’s doing it.
New Twin Cities program aims to get more food donations to people in need
December 17, 2024
Nonprofit Food Connect is starting a project in the Twin Cities. The organization transports donations to meal sites and food shelves. It’s meant to keep food out of landfills and make it easier for donation sites to get it.
Carols, Customs and Candlelight: A Celtic Christmas Celebration
December 13, 2024
The Celtic lands of Northwestern Europe have an especially rich musical heritage, and many Christmas songs and carols come from Celtic nations. Listen as host Andrea Blain explores music and customs that have roots in ancient winter celebrations and traditional Christmas festivals.
Minnesota’s holiday stages offer a mix of joy, history and soul
December 11, 2024
Minnesota’s holiday theater offerings this year range from the soulful traditions of “Black Nativity” and the whimsical charm of “The Nutcracker Fantasy” to a comedic take on Scrooge at the Guthrie, a kid-approved Grinch at the Children's Theatre Company and the feminist and historical journey of “I Am Betty” at History Theatre.
After CEO slaying, vitriol toward health care insurers goes viral. Is it unprecedented?
December 10, 2024
The offices of major Minnesota-based health insurance companies Medica and UCare remain closed to the public Tuesday after the shooting death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City last week.
The last ‘A Very Die Hard Christmas’: A seasonal theater tradition comes to an end
December 9, 2024
The 113th and final performance of “A Very Die Hard Christmas,” a popular Twin Cities holiday tradition and musical farce inspired by the debated status of “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie, will take place on Dec. 21 at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, ending a decade-long run due to the cast’s desire to conclude on a high note and focus on family.
Timothée Chalamet surprises fans at U of M, The Main Cinema in Minneapolis
December 6, 2024
The actor made a last-minute visit to Minneapolis to host a screening of his forthcoming Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown.”