‘Tis the season for hand-warming, local-economy-building cups of cold-weather joy. MPR News knows there's more to the season than pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas, so producers tapped small businesses and friends to tell us about their favorite hot drinks.
It's time to look back on the year in music – it’s the Top 89 of 2022. Which songs were your favorites? What music did you discover and fall in love with? Let The Current know by voting for your top 10 songs from this year! When you vote, you’ll be entered to win a $250 shopping spree at Down in the Valley! The Current will tally the votes and count down the 89 listener favorites on New Year's Day. The ballot closes on December 19. The Top 89 of 2022 is supported by GiantsRidge.com.
Welcome Christmas is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles, conducted by Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz. Join host John Birge for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including compositions and arrangements by Zanaida Robles, Daniel Kantor, Sarah Quartel and more. - Listen to Welcome Christmas on YourClassical Dec. 7, 7 p.m. CST
Plan ahead with The Current for a wide range of concerts, shows, and gatherings that embrace the spirit of the season. Plus, spark some ideas for hearty soup, and perfect pie!
Minnesota’s budget surplus has grown to $17.6 billion, setting the table for the governor and lawmakers to use for the 2023 legislative session. The state, though, still faces economic headwinds from beyond its borders.
Listen to YourClassical’s Holiday Stream, featuring festive favorites for the season for you to enjoy anytime.
Join Field Work podcast hosts Zach Johnson, Mitchell Hora and Tara Vander Dussen for a live online event. The farmers will be kicking back, enjoying a beer (or in Tara’s case, perhaps whole milk) and sharing stories about their farms’ successes and failures during the year. Tales from the Tractor: Farming 2022 Sunday, Dec. 4 7 p.m. CST FREE Online
All Is Bright, with host Lynne Warfel, offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman, and a variety of choirs. Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. CT.
Are you curious about working in media? Are you interested in what working at MPR or American Public Media might look like? We are excited to bring back our virtual American Public Media Group Conference! Join us for an informative and immersive virtual event focusing on the changing landscape of media. We'll also give you a sneak peek into our work towards digital transformation. This event is FREE and a great opportunity to connect with us. Register today! December 6, 2022 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CST
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is an award-winning historian who is known for his best-selling books on antiracism. But a few years ago, he also started writing books for very young children, including a new book “Magnolia Flower,” which he adapted from a short story written by Zora Neale Hurston. In this special episode of Early Risers, Dr. Kendi reflects on his personal journey as a parent and children’s book author, including how children’s books can teach children about cultivating love as a tool for resistance.