The artist who once called music “the cause of happiness” will spread joy all week long with The Current’s Album of the Week from Louis Armstrong, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule.
A winter storm that began hitting much of Minnesota on Wednesday is poised to have widespread impact. Use this form to tell us what’s happening to you.
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
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
With clubs and parties finally open full-time again, this was a bountiful year to go out and experience music in the Twin Cities. It’s also been a good year to read books by and about local artists, old and new.
Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR to listen to A Chanticleer Christmas! You’ll hear holiday favorites presented live by the superb 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices" on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. CT - 2022 Classical Holiday Programming Schedule
Most of the intense winter weather will be in northeast Minnesota Wednesday as heavy snow and high winds of up to 40-45 mph blow. Blizzard warnings continue for the North Shore. Snow returns statewide Wednesday night into Friday.
Thirty-year-old Elijah McDavid III is the senior pastor at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in north Minneapolis. He’s continuing the long standing role of the Black church playing an active role in helping the community, but doing it with his own style.
‘Tis the season for hand-warming, local-economy-building cups of cold-weather joy. MPR News knows there's more to the season than pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas, so producers tapped small businesses and friends to tell us about their favorite hot drinks.
It's time to look back on the year in music – it’s the Top 89 of 2022. Which songs were your favorites? What music did you discover and fall in love with? Let The Current know by voting for your top 10 songs from this year! When you vote, you’ll be entered to win a $250 shopping spree at Down in the Valley! The Current will tally the votes and count down the 89 listener favorites on New Year's Day. The ballot closes on December 19. The Top 89 of 2022 is supported by GiantsRidge.com.