This school year is expected to bring new school cell phone policies, school closure talks in Minneapolis, more campus protests, absenteeism solutions and — for one district — a new four-day schedule.
The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. central on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.
MPR News spoke with four couples whose stories started among cheese curds, midway rides and all-you-can-drink milk.
Minnesota’s iconic North Shore lighthouse has transformed itself over the last few years since the pandemic. A recent trip found a new walking tour and new detail on the history of the Native American people who were there long before the 114-year-old tower.
The Minnesota State Fair is here. If you’re working on your game plan to fit in as many Pronto Pups, Sweet Martha’s chocolate chip cookies and corn-themed seed art pieces as you can, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need to know to make the most out of your visit.
The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2024 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. central on weekdays through Sept. 27 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.
Like corn dogs and ketchup, chocolate chip cookies and cold milk, the Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Public Radio are a match made in heaven. And this year, Camp MPR returns with even more excitement and adventure! Find our booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson, Aug. 22 through Labor Day, Sept. 2, for the most Minnesota experience that ever dared Minnesota! Find full programming and info on how to snag a limited-edition MPR tote designed by local Minnesota artist, Madison Holler of Rubinski Works at mpr.org/statefair.
A community-run downhill ski area in the center of the city of Duluth that once trained generations of Olympic ski jumpers may soon begin a $3.8 million renovation and expansion of its chalet.
U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Michelle Fischbach prevailed in their respective primary races over challengers. Those races, along with contests to shape the U.S. Senate ballot, were decided by voters Tuesday.
Before congressional and legislative candidates can direct their full attention to rivals in other parties, they must first get past challengers from within. Attention is mostly on contests for the U.S. Senate and House.