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Bring the Sing: Join us for a free community sing-along in Fargo on Aug. 16

August 15, 2022

YourClassical MPR’s Bring the Sing returns to Fargo! Join friends, neighbors, and the Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists with director Michael Culloton as we raise our voices in song. We’ll sing patriotic music, folk songs, show tunes and more. We welcome voices of all abilities. Bring your own chair or lawn blanket and join us! Tuesday, August 16 7 p.m. CDT Broadway Square 201 Broadway North, Fargo N.D.

'Even bad barbecue is delicious': Why not take a chance on smoking meat?

August 14, 2022

It's a great week for barbecuing, but maybe you've played all your greatest grilling hits and are looking for something new. Chef Thomas Boemer joined Appetites on MPR News to help. The chef and co-owner of Revival and Revival Smoked Meats suggests turning that old Weber into a smoker. - See also: Splendid Table recipes for grilling

The Current Happy Hour: Utepils Brewing

August 10, 2022

The Current is partnering with venues to bring two hours of music and fun, featuring a Current DJ spinning music live, and a 30-minute set performed by a local artist/band. Each venue will provide drink specials during the event. Each Current Happy Hour is free and open to the public! Join The Current Thursday, August 11 at Utepils Brewing with host Ayisha Jaffer for music by Lady Midnight, 4-7 p.m. CDT RSVP

Minn. incumbents mostly prevail but some have close calls

August 10, 2022

While some races were closer than expected, Minnesota congressional and legislative incumbents largely prevail. The governor’s race is set. - Ask MPR News What questions do you have about 2022 elections? - Live results Key Minnesota legislative primaries

Live election results: Minnesota primaries

August 9, 2022

Minnesota voters head to the polls to determine which candidates will advance to November’s General Election. Learn about the election results from MPR News.

Bassist Chi-Chi Nwanoku is a champion for musicians of color

August 8, 2022

Bassist Chi-Chi Nwanoku is more than a world-class performer. She also promotes music by composers of color in Europe through her Chineke! Foundation. She has supported an adult and youth orchestra to give professional experience to musicians of color who might otherwise struggle to find a voice in the world of classical music.  Listen to the latest episode of the Rhapsody in Black podcast

Leveled by an April tornado, Taopi is coming back to life

August 7, 2022

Four months after an EF2 tornado ripped through Taopi, the tiny southern Minnesota town is seeing new foundations being poured and new roofs going up on homes. Residents say they have hope for their town’s future.  - April 13 Tornado causes major damage in southern Minnesota community - April 14 Cleanup continues in Taopi, Minn., after EF2 tornado devastated community