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Lawyer: Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

March 30, 2023

A lawyer for Donald Trump said Thursday he's been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

MPR News with Angela Davis Team Takes Home Gracie Award

March 30, 2023

MPR News with Angela Davis has won a Gracie award! This national award honors “outstanding programming and individual achievement created by women, for women, and about women.” The honor recognizes the October 2022 program “Your Vote: Abortion is top of mind for many voters.” Congratulations to the team Host Angela Davis, producer Maja Beckstrom and producer Samantha Matsumoto.

Xcel: Monticello leak fixed, nuclear plant will restart in next week

March 29, 2023

Xcel Energy officials said on Tuesday crews have repaired a leak at the Monticello nuclear plant, and the plant will resume producing power in the next week. - Near Monticello nuclear power plant Drop in water temperature causes fish kill - What we know The Monticello nuclear plant tritium leak

89 Days of Spring 2023: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and greater Minnesota

March 20, 2023

For the months of March, April, and May, The Current’s diverse team of contributors will highlight the best music, events, entertainment, and recreation. Each week throughout the season, you’ll find one or more new curated posts all about enjoying the best that Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding communities have to offer. All spring long, check on this page, which includes relevant stories from our archive, and we’ll update with links as new stories publish.

Talking Volumes hits the road this spring

March 17, 2023

Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to announce a special spring series of Talking Volumes. We are taking Talking Volumes on the road with two special events in Greater Minnesota. These special Talking Volumes pop-up events will be hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller: Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m., Drew Brockington, author and illustrator, at the Mayo Civic Center - Dr. Charles H. Mayo Presentation Hall, Rochester, Minn. Thursday, May 18 at 7:00pm — William Kent Krueger, author, at Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth.

Bring the Sing in Duluth on March 25!

March 16, 2023

YourClassical MPR invites Duluthians and others in the Northland to come together in song for Bring the Sing Duluth. This free event is open to all vocal abilities and will take place Saturday, March 25 at the College of St. Scholastica. Event details: Bring the Sing Duluth Saturday, March 25,  1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. to allow time to sign in. Mitchell Auditorium, The College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811 

Celebrate Women's History Month with classical music

March 14, 2023

YourClassical presents music from diverse sources 24/7, year-round. In addition to this regular programming, throughout Women’s History month the YourClassical team pays tribute to the essential music of great women composers and performers. Celebrate the women who make classical music throughout March!