MPR Connects: Rochester, Minn.
June 10, 2023
Join Tom Crann with restaurateur Sammi Loo. We'll talk about her journey from sushi to pastries and all things food in Med City.
The event is free, but spots are limited and registration is required. RSVP at mpr.org/mprconnects
- Date: Friday, June 16th, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. check in. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. event.
- Location: The Chateau, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
- Guest: Sammi Loo, owner Ootori Sushi, Mezza 9 Café. Sammi will share a vegan sushi recipe.
ChangeMakers: Rox Anderson creates spaces for queer health and liberation
June 9, 2023
For decades, the multi-hyphenate activist has been tapped into pioneering social services for LGBTQ+ communities in Minnesota.
- ChangeMakers Showcasing transgender and nonbinary Minnesotans for Pride month
- Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd Pioneers gender-affirming care for kids
- Davin Sokup First trans man elected to office in greater Minnesota
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June 8, 2023
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MPR Connects! Appetites in Greater Minnesota with Tom Crann
June 7, 2023
The Appetites tour wraps up in Rochester. Join Tom Crann with restaurateur Sammi Loo. We'll talk about her journey from sushi to pastries and all things food in Med City.
The event is free, but spots are limited and registration is required. RSVP now!
- Date: Friday, June 16th, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. check in. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. event.
- Location: The Chateau, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
- Guest: Sammi Loo, owner Ootori Sushi, Mezza 9 Café. Sammi will share a vegan sushi recipe.
The Current Happy Hours: Sociable Cider Werks with Samia
June 5, 2023
The Current is bringing music and fun to Sociable Cider Werks. The Current's Mac Wilson will provide the soundtrack, and Samia will perform a live set. Attending is free, simply RSVP!
Thursday, June 8
4:00 PM
Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis
The Local Show on The Current
June 4, 2023
Join host Diane for an exploration of Minnesota's local music scene, both past and present. Listen each Sunday at 6 p.m. CT!
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment‘s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Learn more about the programming and projects supported by this fund.
Plan to join MPR at the Twin Cities Pride Festival!
June 3, 2023
On Saturday June 24, and Sunday June 25, Minnesota Public Radio will host a booth in Loring Park. Stop by to say “Hi” to our team, win fun giveaway items, or buy some MPR Pride merchandise! Also, be on the lookout for us in the Twin Cities Pride Festival Parade on Sunday June 25!
More info
- MPR at Twin Cities Pride Festival
- Official Twin Cities Pride Festival site
MPR Archive: The day Gorbachev came to town
June 2, 2023
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, and his wife Raisa, arrived in Minnesota on June 3rd, 1990, immediately after a summit meeting with President George H. W. Bush in Washington. Minnesota Governor Perpich had invited them to the state to promote Minnesota farming and technologies. The visit entailed numerous stops, including the governor’s mansion, a speech in downtown Minneapolis, and tour at Control Data Corporation in Bloomington.
Explore this collection of special coverage from MPR News, available through the MPR Archive
Public Radio Custom Travel
June 1, 2023
Public Radio Custom Travel connects listeners and their favorite hosts to explore great destinations and great themes! Explore the upcoming trips we have planned:
- Iceland Airwaves Festival with The Current's On-Air Host Ayisha Jaffer, October 30 - November 5, 2023
- The Rhythm of Cuba with MPR News Host Angela Davis, January 14-21, 2024
- The Galapagos Islands & Amazon Rain Forest with MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard, January 29 - February 8, 2024
- Classical Paris to Normandy Cruise with YourClassical MPR Host Melissa Ousley, April 1-10, 2024
- Classical Rhone Valley with Performance Today with Performance Today Host Fred Child, April 11 - 20, 2024
- European Music Festivals 2024 with YourClassical MPR Host Julie Amacher, May 15 - 26, 2024
Officials warn of extreme fire danger in northern Minnesota
May 31, 2023
State and federal land managers are warning of extreme fire danger across northeastern Minnesota, as a lack of precipitation, low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds combine to create ideal conditions for wildfires.