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We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration

December 26, 2022

This Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, YourClassical MPR celebrates African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music. Jeffrey Yelverton hosts.

Carol Countdown

December 25, 2022

Listen to the top Christmas songs, as voted by YourClassical MPR listeners, with hosts John Birge and Lynne Warfel. - Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR at 5 p.m. CT - Listen online

YourClassical Storytime: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

December 24, 2022

Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic A Visit From St. Nicholas — with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" — for nearly 200 years. YourClassical produced a special version of the beloved tale with timeless classical music that's just right for a cozy story time.

MPR News Weather Coverage

December 23, 2022

Find the weather information and forecasts you need on MPR News. - Live Weather Updates Track the latest in weather - Related Are Minnesota's winters getting snowier? Well, yes, and no. - National Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of 'bomb cyclone'

'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' is coming Christmas Eve

December 23, 2022

'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' will take place this year at King's College, Cambridge, on Christmas Eve, and YourClassical MPR continues the annual holiday tradition of broadcasting it live. Find out how to listen online, preview the Order of Service for this year’s program, and enter the giveaway online! Listen - Dec. 24, 9 a.m. LIVE - Dec. 24, 7 p.m. (encore) 

Updates: Winter storm starts hitting Minnesota, affecting travel, schools

December 21, 2022

Snow started falling Wednesday morning in parts of western Minnesota as the first waves of what's shaping up to be a major winter storm moves into the region. City, county and state plow crews were preparing for long shifts to clear highways across Minnesota. Many school districts canceled classes or announced they'll release students early on Wednesday. And utility companies were bracing for another round of possible power outages. - MPR News: Detailed updates from MPR News meteorologists - MPR News: Live weather blog and real-time radar - National Weather Service: Snowfall reports

Candles Burning Brightly

December 19, 2022

Hosted by Mindy Ratner, ‘Candles Burning Brightly’ is a delightful hour for everyone to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights! There is lots of music from Jewish communities worldwide, a hilarious lesson on preparing a classic Hanukkah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home. - Playlist and audio for online listening