Almost two months after a pair of state legislators and their families were shot in their homes, Minnesota lawmakers hope to lead a national shift reining in toxic political discourse.
Hurricane-force winds felled millions of trees in Beltrami County in a late-June storm. The cleanup efforts continue, but officials lament the lack of help from the federal government.
Music is an incredible connector during all phases of life, including tragedy. In June, our community lost Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark in a senseless act of violence. At 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Hortmans’ children, Colin and Sophie, joined The Current’s Morning Show to share songs and stories that embody their parents’ spirit and memory.
Vergas is home to the world’s largest loon statue. So, it’s only fitting that its yearly celebration called “Looney Days” pays tribute to the moniker by amping the “loony” up all the way to 11. And this past Saturday was no different as the 12th annual “Running of the Wieners” took place with its biggest field of competitors to date.
Video Games, TV Shows, and Movies wouldn’t be the same without the iconic music that accompanies them. Listen to the music that has helped shape some of the most legendary films, shows, and games on the big screen.
Ditch the summer heat at the Unsanctioned Series! It’s an unforgettable evening of music, tasty beverages, and non-stop fun at Familia Skateboard Shop on Saturday, August 9. Enter below for your chance to attend – the only way in, is to win!
Talking Volumes, a collaboration between MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune, returns for a landmark 26th season at the historic Fitzgerald Theater.
Minnesota rapper Nur-D discusses his new album “Chunkadelic,” a genre-blending, deeply personal project born from a Reddit insult, exploring joy, resistance and staying true to himself in a conformist industry.
Accompanying and dramatizing a silent movie with live, original music is somewhat of a lost art, but St. Paul musician Katie Condon is keeping this niche tradition alive.
The Minnesota Twins are the first MLB team to sponsor a youth girls baseball team. Players from Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota are headed to Nevada for the national tournament.