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November 17, 2023
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GLOW Holiday Festival lights up St. Paul's CHS Field with dazzling displays
November 17, 2023
Get into the holiday spirit early with the GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul at CHS Field. Explore stunning light displays and enjoy festive fun for all ages.
Art Hounds: The past and present of Native art
November 16, 2023
The November exhibit at the Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook is “Native American Art: Past and Present," featuring work by local Native American artists. Off-Leash Theater Productions presents its second “Off-Kilter Cabaret” this weekend and The Commonweal Theatre Company stages the musical comedy “She Loves Me.”
Vote for YourClassical Christmas Favorites
November 14, 2023
The voting is now open for YourClassical’s Christmas Favorites! If you haven’t already, it’s time to rank your favorite holiday tunes. Remember, your choices will help determine which holiday tunes we play on our YourClassical Christmas Favorites special later in December, so yule want to make sure your voice is heard! Vote now!
Video: Meteor suspected in Monday evening blast that shook homes in parts of northern Minnesota
November 14, 2023
Authorities in northern Minnesota say they suspect a meteor may have caused a bright flash and loud boom felt across parts of the region Monday evening.
Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed
November 10, 2023
Minnesotans hoping to influence the look of their new state flag like their stars and their loons — lots and lots of loons. There are loony ideas, too, including a pitch with a hot dish at the fore. The State Emblems Redesign Commission unfurled what could be Minnesota's biggest art critique in history by publishing more than 2,100 proposed flag designs sent in by the public.
New voices emerge in Minnesota city, school board elections
November 8, 2023
Votes were still being counted late Tuesday but some history was already made with Nadia Mohamed’s election as mayor of St. Louis Park and Mayor Emily Larson’s loss in Duluth. In the state’s largest school district, two candidates endorsed by a conservative group won seats.
Vote for YourClassical Christmas Favorites
November 8, 2023
The voting is now open for YourClassical’s Christmas Favorites! If you haven’t already, it’s time to rank your favorite holiday tunes. Remember, your choices will help determine which holiday tunes we play on our YourClassical Christmas Favorites special later in December, so yule want to make sure your voice is heard! Vote now!
How to vote in Minnesota on Election Day
November 6, 2023
Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day in Minnesota. And while it’s an off-year for most races, there are cities and school districts holding elections for positions in local governments. Check out this article from MPR News for answers to common questions you may have heading into Election Day.
Get your tickets to The Current's Winter Warmup
November 2, 2023
The Current’s Winter Warmup is back and now it’s TWO NIGHTS of incredible shows at two separate Minneapolis venues. - Night 1: Arlo Parks Unplugged Music & Poetry with Laamar | Thursday, December 7 | Venue: Fine Line | Ages: 18+ | Doors 6 p.m. | Performance 7 p.m. - Night 2: Ondara | Friday, December 8 | Venue: Uptown Theater | All Ages | Doors 7 p.m. | Performance 8 p.m. Get Tickets Today!