A Minnesota program that pays homeowners to plant pollinator friendly habitat is very popular. Thousands of people apply for grants. But many people don’t follow through on their plans. - 2019 Big buzz about program to turn lawns into pollinator habitat - Report Minnesota improves pollinator protections, but more work needed - Meet the rusty patched bumblebee Minnesota's new bee ambassador
Listen to The Current host Jill Riley’s hourlong celebration of "the Screaming Eagle of Soul," Charles Bradley. You'll hear Charles Bradley talk about his rise onto the music scene, as well as his newfound affection for rock music. Plus, listen for some of the exclusive live recordings captured over the years when he visited The Current studio.
Did you know that you could bring a free, live concert to students across Minnesota? YourClassical Class Notes performances are available to all Minnesota schools at no cost. Take a look at the exciting roster online and sign up for a concert here.
Incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz, Republican Scott Jensen and four other candidates are running for governor of Minnesota in the general election on Nov. 8. Minor party candidates include Steve Patterson with the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota, Hugh McTavish with the Independence Party of Minnesota, James McCaskel with the Legal Marijuana Now Party, and Gabrielle Prosser with the Socialist Workers Party. Here’s a look at where the candidates stand on top issues for Minnesotans. More: ❔ Help inform MPR News election coverage. What questions do you have? 📧 Making sense of politics in Minnesota subscribe to Capitol View newsletter 📈 APM Research Lab: Minnesota Poll Watch 2022
The Walker Art Center and The Current announce that Rock the Garden’s run is complete. While there will be no Rock the Garden in 2023, MPR and The Current will continue our long partnership with The Walker in the future. What hasn’t changed: The Current is still—and will always be—about the music. The Current is committed to crafting unique experiences and helping you discover music. We are always looking for new ways to connect with communities across Minnesota, and we know that live music festivals help bring people together. Our events team looks forward to new opportunities, ideas and plans to provide great experiences in the future! Rock the Garden archives on The Current
Minnesota has one of the nation’s longest early-voting periods, which began September 23, 2022. That itself is a campaign issue this year. - The midterm elections Here's how to vote early in Minnesota - Nationwide Stop thinking just about Election Day. We're in voting season now - Minnesota Now Turning out the Native vote in Minnesota's midterm
Find a crisp autumn adventure in Red Wing, Winona, or Lanesboro. Part of 89 Days of Fall: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond
How does a sleepless king deal with clock towers that simply won’t chime together in his kingdom? Find out in the timely tale Bells in the Night, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – with storytelling by Valerie Kahler and Michael Barone, music by Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and illustrations by EJ Thompson.
The Twin Cities Puerto Rican community is working to help the island recover from Hurricane Fiona. They gathered Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of another major storm, Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico. - In wake of hurricane in Puerto Rico Minnesotans helping with relief efforts - 5 years on Failures from Hurricane Maria loom large
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, referred to by some as Hispanic Heritage Month, The Current offers up a celebration of important and influential musicians. This deep, curated playlist — featuring picks from Minnesota musicians Maria Isa and Tearra Oso, KFAI program director Miguel Vargas, The Current’s Natalia Toledo, and regular contributor Natalia Mendez — spans style, feeling, and genre.