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World Press Freedom Day

May 3, 2023

Today is World Press Freedom Day — a day recognizing the connection between the freedom to seek, impart, and receive information and the public good. With your support, we have built MPR, a trusted place for fact-based journalism and stories that reflect the breadth of diverse communities of Minnesota and our nation. Support from our members allows our programs to be guided by journalistic and editorial principles and by our mission and values — not by special interests or profits. - MPR News Ethics Guidelines - Support MPR today

Arrest made in suspected Minneapolis mosque arsons

May 1, 2023

36-year-old Jackie Rahm Little now faces federal arson charges. He was taken into custody Saturday night in Mankato, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. - Related Twin Cities congregations stand together following mosque fire - April 24 Muslim leaders seek public help to stop attacks on Minnesota mosques

Financially Inclined Podcast: How to Budget

April 24, 2023

New from Marketplace! “Financially Inclined” is a show about all the money lessons we wish we learned earlier — the ones that can help us live life on our own terms. In the first episode of this video podcast, financial literacy advocate Yanely Espinal shares simple and easy tips on how to budget because, "Making a budget is really empowering, and it helps you make the most out of your money." Watch and subscribe to this important podcast! Financially Inclined Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4kUsdT53P4

YourClassical MPR: Pipedreams

April 23, 2023

Pipedreams is the only weekly radio program that explores the full range of the art and potential of the pipe organ! Join host Michael Barone each Sunday at 6 a.m. CT on YourClassical MPR as he shares selected organ works and performances and talks with composers, organists, organ builders and restorers.

MPR Archive: Aldo Leopold documentary

April 22, 2023

For Earth Day 2023 revisit this MPR documentary on Aldo Leopold, famed ecologist and author of “A Sand County Almanac,” one of the most influential environmental books in the 20th century. The MPR Archive presents this documentary that was originally produced for Earth Day 1990.

Talking Volumes with Drew Brockington

April 21, 2023

Don’t miss Talking Volumes with Drew Brockington, the author and illustrator of the “CatStronauts” Series and “Waffles and Pancake” Series. Kerri Miller will host this discussion on Saturday, May 6, 2:00pm at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN.

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong

April 20, 2023

There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on this idea can make it harder for children to learn how to read. In this podcast, host Emily Hanford investigates the influential authors who promote this idea and the company that sells their work. It's an exposé of how educators came to believe in something that isn't true and are now reckoning with the consequences — children harmed, money wasted, an education system upended. - Listen and subscribe to this award-winning podcast - Become a member and support independent, community-supported media for the public good.

Tips and Picks for Record Store Day from The Current's Hosts

April 18, 2023

Ahead of Record Store Day 2023, The Current asked hosts to put together a list of tips on how to purchase, take care, and enjoy your records. They even wanted to let you all know about what they have their eyes on for this year’s Record Store Day releases!