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
Want to find ways to give back, celebrate and build community during Ramadan? Here’s a list of free and ticketed events across Minnesota
March 27, 2023
Mosques and community groups across Minnesota are hosting several events to celebrate Ramadan, including interfaith dinners and special events for women and girls.
- 'Reconnecting with the human' Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam
'Distinguished Rebels': Stories of women who have changed the face of classical music
March 27, 2023
For Women's History Month, YourClassical is sharing the stories of women who have changed the face of classical music.
Learn more in ‘Distinguished Rebels,’ featuring voices from behind the mic and behind the scenes at YourClassical MPR.
Early Risers Podcast: White Parents Navigating Anti-Racist Parenting in Minneapolis
March 22, 2023
In this episode of Early Risers, Dianne speaks with Ellen Guettler, a white parent raising her two boys in Minneapolis. Ellen shares her journey of practicing anti-racist parenting in community with other white parents.
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!