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January 4, 2023
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MPR News: Politics and Government
January 3, 2023
Follow MPR News coverage of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session! Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain When the legislative session starts Jan. 3, more people are expected to be around the Capitol. While some remote options will remain for lawmakers and their constituents, key legislators anticipate much more in-person activity. What Minnesota's most diverse Legislature means for policy Minnesota convenes its most diverse Legislature to-date in January, with some of its newest members saying they plan to use their history-making elections to pass policies to protect the minority communities they represent. Women carve historic path as Legislature opens with DFL in charge For the first time, the top two posts in Minnesota’s Legislature will be occupied at the same time by women. A third seat at the negotiating table will be, too.
What do you want to accomplish in 2023? This New Year's resolution guide can help
January 2, 2023
"Ah, the new year. It's a time to sketch out your goals and think about the roadmap to get there." Find some practical and inspiring ways to grow in 2023 via NPR's Life Kit's expert guides.
The Current Top 89 of 2022
January 2, 2023
The Current looked back on 2022 in music for the Top 89 collection! Find lists like the top Minnesota songs & albums, the best new artists, and 40 of the most-played songs. The Current also counted down the best songs of the past year as selected by you! Enjoy the encore broadcast on Monday Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. CT.
Celebrate the New Year with YourClassical MPR
December 31, 2022
Enjoy these special programs on YourClassicalMPR! Jan. 1, noon — Vienna New Year’s Day Special: Usher in the new year with conductor Franz Welser-Most and the famous Vienna Philharmonic. Jan. 1, 2 p.m. — New Year’s Celebration with the Minnesota Orchestra: Mei-Ann Chen takes the podium to ring in the new year with the orchestra and soloist Awadagin Pratt in this live broadcast from Orchestra Hall.
The Current: Top 89 of 2022
December 31, 2022
The Current looked back on 2022 in music for the Top 89 collection! Find lists like the top Minnesota songs & albums, the best new artists, and 40 of the most-played songs. On Sunday, listen starting at 12 noon CT for the Top 89 of 2022. The Current will count down the best songs of the past year selected by you! Follow along and find out what songs made the list.
YourClassical Storytime: Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter
December 30, 2022
Rabbit has a problem. After working hard all year to gather vegetables for the winter, Bear comes along and eats them up! What is Rabbit to do? Find out when you listen to the African-American folktale "Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter" on YourClassical Storytime! This episode features Jeffrey Yelverton, with music by Scott Joplin and illustrations by Xee Reiter and Al Reiter.
Where to hear music in the Twin Cities on New Year’s Eve
December 29, 2022
The Current shares 10 music events throughout the Twin Cities to celebrate the start of 2023. For even more New Year’s Eve options, check The Current’s Gig List for additional shows you can take in on Saturday, December 31, 2022!
Hygge Holiday
December 29, 2022
Host Elena See plays a mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces as you enjoy your own cozy wintertime activities! Listen online and get the playlist from YourClassical
Carbon Sound: Top 10 Albums of 2022
December 28, 2022
You voted and Carbon Sound listened. Here are the top 10 albums of 2022 as chosen by Carbon Sound’s listeners. Visit their Spotify account for a playlist of all the tracks and tune in to carbonsound.fm or the Carbon Sound app for great music all year round.