Public proposals start pouring in for Minnesota’s new flag and seal
October  5, 2023
The search for Minnesota’s new flag and seal is on with more than 50 submitted Tuesday, just hours after a state redesign commission opened the portal for proposals. Here’s how to add your idea.
Students across Minnesota walk or roll to school
October  5, 2023
Around 200 schools in Minnesota participated in Walk or Bike to School Day Wednesday to raise awareness for pedestrian safety and encourage students to be active.
Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on Wednesday, Oct. 4
October  4, 2023
The test messages will be sent to all cellphones, televisions and radios. The test will emit sound and — on phones — vibration.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission are running the test in preparation for actual emergencies. The aim of the test is to ensure the emergency messaging system is running smoothly in the event Americans are threatened by natural disasters, terrorism or other dangers to public safety.  - Learn more on MPR News
The test time window begins near 1:20 p.m. CT. 
Rocktober 2023: Your chance to win tickets to top October shows from The Current
October  2, 2023
The Current is here to help you fill up your fall concert calendar!
Listen to The Current for on-air giveaways nearly every hour to see: Low Cut Connie at First Avenue, Genesis Owusu at the Fine Line, Faye Webster at First Avenue, Ben Folds with the Minnesota Orchestra, the sold-out Queen shows at the Xcel Energy Center, and tons more! Enter online now.
Minnesota Orchestra performs ‘Daphnis and Chloe’ with Minnesota Chorale
September 29, 2023
The Minnesota Orchestra presents a concert for lovers of scintillating stories and magical moments. Daring adventures, mythical creatures, sorcery and romance each play a role as Thomas Søndergård guides the orchestra through evocative music by Lera Auerbach, Claude Debussy and Samuel Barber. And to end the program, the Minnesota Chorale joins the orchestra for Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, on YourClassical MPR.
LISTEN — Minnesota Orchestra, 8 p.m. Friday
Listen to Podcasts from MPR News
September 29, 2023
Find podcasts from MPR News that inform, inspire, and connect you! For example, try Minnesota Today, which brings you the most important stories from around the state, on your schedule. Stay updated on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our state and communities in just ten minutes every weekday.
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Saying farewell to MPR News senior editor Mike Mulcahy
September 25, 2023
This is Mike Mulcahy’s final week with Minnesota Public Radio. After a 38-year career in public media, Mulcahy is retiring.  
He has been at MPR News on and off — but mostly on — since 1985. Mulcahy has covered everything from a strike at the Hormel factory to Mikhail Gorbachev's one-day visit to Minnesota, from the unexpected death of former Minnesota governor Rudy Perpich to the Minnesota Twins winning the World Series.  
- Politics Friday won’t be the same Longtime MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy to retire
- Thank you, Mike! Send well wishes to Mulcahy here!
The Current Happy Hours: Surly Brewing Co. with Lucy Michelle
September 24, 2023
The Current is bringing music and fun to Surly Brewing Co. The Current's Jill Riley will provide the soundtrack and a Lucy Michelle will perform a live set.
Each of The Current Happy Hours is free and open to everyone. RSVP online!
YourClassical: Listen to the Hispanic Heritage Month stream
September 23, 2023
YourClassical celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with our brand new Hispanic Heritage Month Stream. Join Ines Guanchez as she explores the rich musical traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Surge of interest in K-12 Solar for Schools program
September 22, 2023
More K-12 school districts are installing solar energy systems, saving them thousands of dollars in utility bills. But initial startup costs can halt a lot of them in their tracks. A state grant program allows more districts to make the transition to solar energy.
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