Brains On Universe Events!
August 2, 2023
Brains On! is going on some field trips — and you’re invited to attend online!
Join Molly, Marc, Sanden, and Forever Ago’s Joy Dolo as they do something they’ve never done before … they go on three online video livestream expeditions filled with Smash Boom debates, interactive games and live chats.
Book the field trips and dates that works best for you!
SmartyPass holders get a 20% discount on all Field Trip tickets. Join SmartyPass today to get your discount code.
MPR at the 2023 State Fair!
August 1, 2023
Adventure awaits at the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together!
Come enjoy it with us, Minnesota style. Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR at the Minnesota State Fair, August 24 through September 4.
Plan your visit to enjoy our special activities, performances, giveaways and membership deals!
Marketplace: What is the cost of the American dream in different parts of the U.S.?
July 31, 2023
You’re familiar with the typical description of the American dream: the 2.5 kids, the house, the white picket fence.
But these days can anyone actually afford that lifestyle that’s so long been a signifier of middle-class comfort?
Marketplace and the APM Research Lab identified four locations that are representative of different parts of the U.S. and bring you this story.
Public Radio Custom Travel: Paris to Normandy Cruise in April 2024
July 29, 2023
Board the privately chartered MS Renoir river ship with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley for a seven-night journey through Normandy! Explore villages, markets, D-Day Beaches and Monet's Garden. You'll also savor delicious regional specialties. Our colleagues at Public Radio Custom Travel included a robust program of classical music curated and performed on board by pianist Jon Kimura Parker, Minnesota Orchestra's beloved Creative Partner and Host for Summer at Orchestra Hall. Plus, you’ll attend a classical music performance in Paris!
This travel package is on sale now, get the full itinerary and book online.
89 Days of Summer 2023
July 28, 2023
All summer long The Current provides weekly guides for things to do in the Twin Cities region and greater Minnesota. Enjoy your own summer, try a history tour, or head to your own kitchen:
- Take to the streets to discover Twin Cities history
- Recipe & playlist: A falafel sandwich to make your summer
- More from The Current: 89 Days
Carbon Sound & PureWaterRadio present: the State Fair Producer Showdown
July 27, 2023
Carbon Sound & PureWaterRadio are calling on the best Minnesota producers of all genres to submit their beats for consideration. Selected producers will participate in the showdown LIVE at the MPR Booth on State Fair Grounds on Saturday, August 26.
Producers can submit their beats for consideration here. Entries will close at 11:59 pm central on Friday, Aug 4.
Not a producer, but into beats? Plan to see us at the MPR Booth at State Fair on Saturday, Aug 26 from 4 to 6 PM!
From Marketplace: Skin in the Game
July 26, 2023
Skin in the Game is a special project of Marketplace Morning Report that looks at what video games, and the vast industry that surrounds them, can tell us about economics, business, money, careers and equity.
Introducing "Skin in the Game," a Special Marketplace Series
https://youtu.be/QWuz9CjrJFI
Catch up on the series so far:
- What video games can teach us about economic decision-making
- Tomorrow's tech disruptors learn how to raise their game
- Sideshow culture gets the video game treatment
- This video game teaches players about gentrification
Urge Congress to Save Public Media
July 25, 2023
Public media is the only communications service that reaches virtually every American household – including communities that are underserved by other media sources.
Act now! Contact your representative and speak up for public media, including your favorite MPR service like MPR News, The Current or YourClassical MPR.
Urge Congress to save public media, Protect My Public Media makes sending a message quick & easy:
Amythyst Kiah performs in The Current studio for Radio Heartland
July 24, 2023
Amythyst Kiah is a singer-songwriter from Chattanooga, Tenn., who is one of the biggest up-and-coming artists in Americana music today. Kiah visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra. Watch or listen to the session online!
Connect with Carbon Sound!
July 17, 2023
“Carbon is the foundation of all life. Carbon Sound is music for life.
More than another music source, Carbon Sound is dedicated to celebrating the depth, breadth, and influence of Black musical expression through genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Funk, Electronica and more, as well as honoring the foundational role of Black music throughout all genres of music. Music touches everyone and Carbon Sound is a sonic expression of how Black artistry and culture touches all music.”
You can connect with Carbon Sound in so many ways, here are just some of them:
- Listen to Carbon Sound
- Request a song
- Subscribe to the newsletter
- Submit your music
- Find & follow on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok