Authorities in northern Minnesota say they suspect a meteor may have caused a bright flash and loud boom felt across parts of the region Monday evening.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Current’s Winter Warmup is back and now it’s TWO NIGHTS of incredible shows at two separate Minneapolis venues. - Night 1: Arlo Parks Unplugged Music & Poetry with Laamar | Thursday, December 7 | Venue: Fine Line | Ages: 18+ | Doors 6 p.m. | Performance 7 p.m. - Night 2: Ondara | Friday, December 8 | Venue: Uptown Theater | All Ages | Doors 7 p.m. | Performance 8 p.m. Get Tickets Today!
Fry bread takes only a few ingredients to make, and it brings a lot of people together. Find out why it has special meaning for Native Americans in Something From Nothing: The Story of Fry Bread, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration and music by composer Connor Chee, and illustrations by Raul Villanueva. YourClassical Storytime is supported by All Energy Solar
Join Kerri Miller as she sits down with Margaret Renkl on November 1 for the final Talking Volumes event of the season. Margaret Renkl brings “The Comfort of Crows” to St. Paul. In “The Comfort of Crows,” Margaret Renkl presents a devotional of sorts: fifty-two essays that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year. Get your tickets today!
One Minnesotan moves her giant skeleton Inês de Castro around the yard all year. Another dressed her two giants and eight human-size skeletons all as Taylor Swift.
In September, Ann Patchett joined MPR's Kerri Miller to a sold out audience to discuss her new novel, "Tom Lake." Listen online or watch the video on MPR News, where Kerri and Ann discuss book tours, living life without regret, and welcome a special guest appearance from Minnesotan author Kate DiCamillo. Margaret Renkl will join Kerri Miller for an upcoming Talking Volumes event on November 1. Buy tickets to see it live by visiting mprevents.org