Ammy Lin, winner of the 2024 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize, performs her submission piece, “Birds Singing in the Shade,” in the recording studios of Minnesota Public Radio. Lin plays the dizi, a Chinese bamboo flute, with accompanist Gao Hong on pipa.
Almost 40 athletes competing in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games, representing various countries, have connections to Minnesota. Whether they live here, train here or were born here, here’s your chance to learn about the Minnesota ties at the Paris Games.
With President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, here’s how Minnesotans are reacting.
Moriah Stephens was a barista at Caribou Coffee for more than 8 years in St. Louis Park. More than 10 years after hanging up her apron, she was having coffee when she ran into a regular and reconnected.
Transported mysteriously to Mars, our hero John Carter meets a weird ten-legged companion. But is this strange creature a friend or foe? Find out in ‘A Dog of Mars,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — with storytelling by Randy Salas, illustrations by E.J. Thompson and music by Gustav Holst.
Theater audiences are well-versed in the creatives on stage and just beyond. Actors, designers and directors often take the spotlight, but there are other key players who keep every aspect running smoothly to bring a performance to life. The teens participating in this year’s MPR News Radio Camp discovered a wealth of stories.
Throughout July, MPR News is featuring people with disabilities working to make Minnesota more inclusive and accessible for all.
The Twin Cities Pride march celebrated the vibrant LGBTQ+ community of Minnesota, as thousands of people lined Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis from Third Street to Spruce Place.
Broadcast Love with Minneapolis Public Radio at the Twin Cities Pride Festival at Loring Park in Minneapolis! Stop by our booth at 15th and Willow on June 29 and 30 where you can purchase exclusive MPR Pride merchandise, including fanny packs and our popular “Broadcast Love” t-shirts. As a bonus, we will also be giving away plenty of MPR swag. So find us there, or catch us in the parade on the 30th!
MPR Connects is traveling to Greater Minnesota! On June 27, MPR News host Angela Davis will be live on stage with program director Stephanie Curtis in Duluth. They will share their favorite and most memorable stories and challenges as journalists and let you know what their most coveted interview would be. We hope to see you there! The event is free, but registration is required.