Discover Music: 10 Minnesota musicians to spin in October
October 19, 2022
Don’t miss The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by The Current’s local music team. Also check out The Local Show on Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. CT, hosted by Diane. For more music discovery from The Current, watch for Jeffrey Bissoy's The Come-Up, highlighting new local hip-hop and more. Each Thursday look for The Current's music director Jade’s picks of great new tracks from around the world.
Don't Ask Tig
October 18, 2022
The Don't Ask Tig podcast is back! Tig Notaro and friends give advice on everything from heartbreak to D.I.Y. haircuts. The latest season kicked off with guest Kristen Bell.
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Minnesota Now
October 17, 2022
What will you learn this week on Minnesota Now?
Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.
Tune in or stream MPR News weekdays at noon.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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YourClassical Storytime: 'Día De Los Muertos'
October 16, 2022
Mexico’s El Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is dedicated to remembering loved ones who have passed. Learn more about this special day in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by Raul Villanueva and traditional Mexican music.
The Current: 89 Days of Fall
October 15, 2022
Catch up on 89 Days of Fall from The Current! As temperatures cool and leaves fall, there’s so much prime activity happening around the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
Election 2022 Coverage from MPR News
October 14, 2022
From broadcasting and archiving debates to providing voter guides, MPR News has everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2022.
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Voter guide: See Minnesota Attorney General candidates' stances
October 14, 2022
Republican challenger Jim Schultz says crime is the main issue in the race for Minnesota Attorney General. DFL incumbent Keith Ellison disagrees, citing abortion rights and gun control.
Read the Voter guide: See Minnesota Attorney General candidates' stances and then tune in to MPR News at noon on Friday, Oct. 14 for a LIVE debate between DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison and his Republican challenger Jim Schultz.
The Current’s 18th Anniversary Weekend with Semisonic and Special Guest
October 13, 2022
Celebrate 18 years of music on The Current with two nights at First Avenue!
Tickets: Friday, January 27 | Saturday, January 28
MPR Member presale Thursday, Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. Become a member now!
Public on sale Friday, Oct. 14 at 12 p.m.
MPR Archive: Saving Ojibwe...Teaching Native American language
October 12, 2022
From December 26, 1996
MPR’s Mary Losure report details the efforts to save Native American language by teaching it to next generation. Losure interviews both language teachers and students at Nay Ah Shing school in Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Listen: Saving Ojibwe...Teaching Native American language
Awarded: 1996 The Education Writers Association’s Prize Award, Radio category
2022 Election: Gov. and AG debates
October 12, 2022
MPR News will broadcast two live debates this month for offices at the top of November’s ballot across Minnesota.
On Friday, October 14, Mike Mulcahy will moderate a debate between DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison and his Republican challenger Jim Schultz. You’ll hear the debate live starting at noon on MPR News.
Then on Friday, October 28, at noon, Mike Mulcahy will moderate a gubernatorial debate. DFL Governor Tim Walz will debate his Republican challenger, Dr. Scott Jensen, live on MPR News.
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