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Vote now in Round 2 of YourClassical's Carol Countdown

November 3, 2022

Sixteen of your favorite Christmas songs have made it to Round 2 of YourClassical’s Carol Countdown and 16 have fallen as they go head-to-head in a tournament-style voting bracket whose results are decided by our listeners. Which songs will advance to Round 3? Only you can help decide. Vote now!

How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

November 3, 2022

School board elections are unusually contentious in Minnesota this year. Here’s how the fallout from pandemic education policies and national political strategies is affecting local races.  - August New group launches effort to gain 'parental rights' on MN school boards - Across Minnesota Becker schools table policy that would exclude 'inherently divisive' content

Talking Volumes with Ross Gay

November 1, 2022

At Talking Volumes Ross Gay will share “Inciting Joy,” his new collection of essays, with us and host Kerri Miller. In these gorgeously written and timely pieces, Gay considers the joy we incite when we care for each other, especially during life’s inevitable hardships. Throughout “Inciting Joy,” he explores how we can practice recognizing that connection, and also, how we expand it. In an era when divisive voices take up so much air space, “Inciting Joy” offers a vital alternative: What might be possible if we turn our attention to what brings us together, to what we love? Full of energy, curiosity, and compassion, “Inciting Joy” is essential reading from one of our most brilliant writers. Talking Volumes The Fitzgerald Theater Wednesday, Nov. 2 7 p.m. CT Purchase tickets now

MPR Archive: Carl Weschcke shares a St. Paul ghost tale / Kids and their costumes

October 31, 2022

From the MPR Archive, October 31, 1984 Carl Weschcke, a St. Paul resident and warlock, shares his personal experiences of ghosts in haunted mansion on Summit Avenue. Weschcke is president of Llewellyn Publications, one of the largest publishers of occult and New Age books in the world. Segment is followed by MPR’s Stephen Smith talking with kids about their ‘fun & spooky’ costumes for the Halloween season. Listen online

Local Current: Sounds of Blackness relive career highs and perform new music

October 30, 2022

Channeling ancestor energy of Mother Africa, Minneapolis-St. Paul ensemble Sounds of Blackness performed a stellar, uplifting three-song set for The Current. Now more than 51 years old, the three-time Grammy-winning group directed by Gary Hines has influenced and inspired people all over the world, “led by the grace of God.”

Vote now in YourClassical's Carol Countdown

October 29, 2022

What happens when 32 of the best Christmas songs go head-to-head in a tournament-style voting bracket whose results are decided by our listeners? Find out during YourClassical’s Carol Countdown. Let the yuletide games begin. Vote now!

Watch: Minnesota governor's debate at noon

October 28, 2022

Incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen will partake in the final debate before Election Day on Nov. 8. - Voting explainer In many states, there's a process to fix an error with your ballot - Midterm elections Here's how to vote early in Minnesota

Minn. gov hopefuls take small-town roots into big-time showdown

October 27, 2022

At their roots, Tim Walz and Scott Jensen have a fair amount in common. Both candidates for Minnesota governor grew up in rural towns, exposing them to the camaraderie and work ethic they say stuck with them. Both immersed themselves in high school sports to feed their competitive juices. And both lost a parent at a formative time in their lives. - Candidate profile Incumbent DFL Governor Tim Walz - Candidate profile Republican challenger Scott Jensen - Voter guide See where candidates for Minnesota governor stand - The Election Hub What you need for the 2022 election Plan to listen: MPR News will broadcast and stream the final governor’s race debate on Friday, Oct. 28 at 12 noon CT.