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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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS

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!

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. More from Getting to Green: Minnesota's energy future