Carol Countdown
December 25, 2022
Listen to the top Christmas songs, as voted by YourClassical MPR listeners, with hosts John Birge and Lynne Warfel. - Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR at 5 p.m. CT - Listen online
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YourClassical Storytime: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
December 24, 2022
Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic A Visit From St. Nicholas — with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" — for nearly 200 years. YourClassical produced a special version of the beloved tale with timeless classical music that's just right for a cozy story time.
MPR News Weather Coverage
December 23, 2022
Find the weather information and forecasts you need on MPR News. - Live Weather Updates Track the latest in weather - Related Are Minnesota's winters getting snowier? Well, yes, and no. - National Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of 'bomb cyclone'
'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' is coming Christmas Eve
December 23, 2022
'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' will take place this year at King's College, Cambridge, on Christmas Eve, and YourClassical MPR continues the annual holiday tradition of broadcasting it live. Find out how to listen online, preview the Order of Service for this year’s program, and enter the giveaway online! Listen - Dec. 24, 9 a.m. LIVE - Dec. 24, 7 p.m. (encore)
Album of the Week: Louis Armstrong, "Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule."
December 22, 2022
The artist who once called music “the cause of happiness” will spread joy all week long with The Current’s Album of the Week from Louis Armstrong, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule.
Tell MPR News: How is this winter storm affecting you?
December 22, 2022
A winter storm that began hitting much of Minnesota on Wednesday is poised to have widespread impact. Use this form to tell us what’s happening to you.
Updates: Winter storm starts hitting Minnesota, affecting travel, schools
December 21, 2022
Snow started falling Wednesday morning in parts of western Minnesota as the first waves of what's shaping up to be a major winter storm moves into the region. City, county and state plow crews were preparing for long shifts to clear highways across Minnesota. Many school districts canceled classes or announced they'll release students early on Wednesday. And utility companies were bracing for another round of possible power outages. - MPR News: Detailed updates from MPR News meteorologists - MPR News: Live weather blog and real-time radar - National Weather Service: Snowfall reports
Candles Burning Brightly
December 19, 2022
Hosted by Mindy Ratner, ‘Candles Burning Brightly’ is a delightful hour for everyone to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights! There is lots of music from Jewish communities worldwide, a hilarious lesson on preparing a classic Hanukkah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home. - Playlist and audio for online listening
Holiday gift guide: Five new books featuring Minnesota music
December 16, 2022
With clubs and parties finally open full-time again, this was a bountiful year to go out and experience music in the Twin Cities. It’s also been a good year to read books by and about local artists, old and new.
A Chanticleer Christmas:
December 15, 2022
Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR to listen to A Chanticleer Christmas! You’ll hear holiday favorites presented live by the superb 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices" on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. CT - 2022 Classical Holiday Programming Schedule