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.
Performance Today Names Gabriela Montero 2023 Classical Woman of the Year
March 31, 2023
Host Fred Child is thrilled and noted, “She is a soulful artist at the piano, bringing out the beauty and humanity in a wide range of music..."
Listen to hear why Gabriela Montero is Performance Today's 2023 PT Classical Woman of the Year.
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
Want to find ways to give back, celebrate and build community during Ramadan? Here’s a list of free and ticketed events across Minnesota
March 27, 2023
Mosques and community groups across Minnesota are hosting several events to celebrate Ramadan, including interfaith dinners and special events for women and girls.
- 'Reconnecting with the human' Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam
'Distinguished Rebels': Stories of women who have changed the face of classical music
March 27, 2023
For Women's History Month, YourClassical is sharing the stories of women who have changed the face of classical music.
Learn more in ‘Distinguished Rebels,’ featuring voices from behind the mic and behind the scenes at YourClassical MPR.