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Winter storm prompts no-travel advisories in northern Minnesota, Dakotas

April 5, 2023

Authorities continued to advise no travel across much of northwest Minnesota on Wednesday, as a multi-day winter storm continued to affect the region. The storm knocked out power to several thousand homes and businesses and prompted dozens of school closures. - Updraft Winter storm lingers Wednesday with gusty winds; warmer weekend - Live weather updates Get the latest details

Donald Trump to surrender to history-making criminal charges

April 4, 2023

An extraordinary moment in U.S. history is scheduled to unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender to face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments. Check MPR News for coverage.

The Slowdown

April 3, 2023

It is National Poetry month and we have the podcast & newsletter you need to bring more poetry to your life. Host Major Jackson delivers a different way to see the world through poetry. In just one turn of phrase, poetry can anchor us, or shift a moment, a day, or even a whole life. Join us for a poem and a moment of reflection in one short episode, every weekday.

International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

March 31, 2023

Friday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current all day on Friday as they spotlight essential transgender artists, from the pioneers like Jackie Shane, to those changing the face of music today, like Laura Jane Grace and Sam Smith.

Lawyer: Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

March 30, 2023

A lawyer for Donald Trump said Thursday he's been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

MPR News with Angela Davis Team Takes Home Gracie Award

March 30, 2023

MPR News with Angela Davis has won a Gracie award! This national award honors “outstanding programming and individual achievement created by women, for women, and about women.” The honor recognizes the October 2022 program “Your Vote: Abortion is top of mind for many voters.” Congratulations to the team Host Angela Davis, producer Maja Beckstrom and producer Samantha Matsumoto.

Xcel: Monticello leak fixed, nuclear plant will restart in next week

March 29, 2023

Xcel Energy officials said on Tuesday crews have repaired a leak at the Monticello nuclear plant, and the plant will resume producing power in the next week. - Near Monticello nuclear power plant Drop in water temperature causes fish kill - What we know The Monticello nuclear plant tritium leak