Buzzz! New research finds more than 500 bees native to Minnesota
February 8, 2023
Minnesota has a very diverse native bee population. New research has compiled the first comprehensive list of more than 500 species of bees native to Minnesota.
Minnesota has a very diverse native bee population. New research has compiled the first comprehensive list of more than 500 species of bees native to Minnesota.
Minnesota’s 2020 Teacher of the Year Qorsho Hassan imagines the future of education -- how the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd shaped her vision for a new model of teaching and learning that centers student voice and leadership. Read or listen to Future of Us: What's next for education in Minnesota? Aside: Gain a Better Understanding of Today: MPR News is not just a listener supported source of information, it's a resource where listeners are supported. Our reporters take you beyond the headlines to the world we share in Minnesota. Become a sustainer today to fuel MPR News all year long.
Are you or someone you know looking for a summer internship? Come join APMG’s Virtual Internship & Fellowship Career Fair on February 7! This is a FREE event! You will have an opportunity to talk directly with hiring managers who are looking for interns or fellows to join their team this summer. We are offering several 3-to-6-month internships starting in June 2023 as well as yearlong fellowships. Opportunities in content, multimedia, sales, broadcast operations and more are available at APMG locations in St. Paul, Minnesota, Los Angeles and New York, New York, as well as remote work positions. Come prepared to make connections and have your resume ready to go! This event is FREE and a great opportunity to connect with us. Register today! February 7, 2023 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Listen now to the Black History Month stream, celebrating great Black composers, performers and organizations throughout February.
Last week The Splendid Table took a look at the different Lunar New Year celebrations in China, Vietnam, and Korea. Listen and find recipes online now!
Angela Davis of MPR News is also a host for Public Radio Custom Travel! She is currently in South Africa and you can follow along on the trip.
The Lunar New Year begins on the first new moon of the new year, which means the dates of the holiday vary in relation to the Gregorian calendar. It calls for celebration and togetherness and signifies the beginning of a new sign in the zodiac. YourClassical Host Mindy Ratner explores the significance of the holiday and the zodiac signs in Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year in conjunction with the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit.
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Are you ready to revolutionize the future of media? The Next Challenge is looking for groundbreaking for-profit and nonprofit startups that will reinvent media in the coming decade.
We began broadcasting from Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minn., on January 22, 1967. Since that first day, Minnesota has been our focus throughout the years. Explore our archive to explore our state’s history! Our MPR Archive staff maintains curated collections to highlight diverse, historically relevant, and special interest content. New collections are added regularly, and it is free to use! Start exploring now: archive.mpr.org