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November 17, 2023

Thank you to all who supported MPR on Give to the Max Day and those who power Minnesota Public Radio year-round. We are so grateful for your support!

Art Hounds: The past and present of Native art

November 16, 2023

The November exhibit at the Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook is “Native American Art: Past and Present," featuring work by local Native American artists. Off-Leash Theater Productions presents its second “Off-Kilter Cabaret” this weekend and The Commonweal Theatre Company stages the musical comedy “She Loves Me.” 

Vote for YourClassical Christmas Favorites

November 14, 2023

The voting is now open for YourClassical’s Christmas Favorites! If you haven’t already, it’s time to rank your favorite holiday tunes. Remember, your choices will help determine which holiday tunes we play on our YourClassical Christmas Favorites special later in December, so yule want to make sure your voice is heard! Vote now!

Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed

November 10, 2023

Minnesotans hoping to influence the look of their new state flag like their stars and their loons — lots and lots of loons. There are loony ideas, too, including a pitch with a hot dish at the fore. The State Emblems Redesign Commission unfurled what could be Minnesota's biggest art critique in history by publishing more than 2,100 proposed flag designs sent in by the public.

New voices emerge in Minnesota city, school board elections

November 8, 2023

Votes were still being counted late Tuesday but some history was already made with Nadia Mohamed’s election as mayor of St. Louis Park and Mayor Emily Larson’s loss in Duluth. In the state’s largest school district, two candidates endorsed by a conservative group won seats.

Vote for YourClassical Christmas Favorites

November 8, 2023

The voting is now open for YourClassical’s Christmas Favorites! If you haven’t already, it’s time to rank your favorite holiday tunes. Remember, your choices will help determine which holiday tunes we play on our YourClassical Christmas Favorites special later in December, so yule want to make sure your voice is heard! Vote now!

How to vote in Minnesota on Election Day

November 6, 2023

Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day in Minnesota. And while it’s an off-year for most races, there are cities and school districts holding elections for positions in local governments. Check out this article from MPR News for answers to common questions you may have heading into Election Day.