Local singer-songwriter Matthew French visits the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from and talk about his recent two albums, Two Sides: Side One, and Two Sides: Side Two. - Listen to the Matthew French session - Listen to the Radio Heartland stream from The Current
Minnesota health care providers on the front lines of the monkeypox outbreak say the risk remains low — but they want people to be aware, seek care and above all try to keep the virus from becoming endemic. - Listen Monkeypox isn't going away any time soon. Here are signs to look for and how to avoid it - Earlier U.S. signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine - Related White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
The Current knows that summer is the time for sunshine, music festivals, activities in nature, road trips, patio excursions, and lots more. To help you make the most of the season, our colleagues provide a weekly look at what is happening in the Twin Cities region and greater Minnesota. Each week you’ll find new posts about events, entertainment, and recreation curated by their team and collaborators. August 1: Landscape mixtape Where to enjoy Minnesota’s great outdoors — experiencing nearly every type of terrain the state has to offer.
Thousands of Minnesotans identify as both Native American and white, including some who have recently reconnected with their Scandinavian ancestry in surprising ways. - ‘Where do I belong?’ Native roots, hard realities surface in woman’s search for her past - Troubling stories surface As U probes its history with Native people - North Star Journey Celebrate Minnesota's communities
A recent New York Times opinion piece said for researchers working on a male birth control pill, their work has never been more crucial in a post-Roe America. Recent surveys show that an increasing number of men are interested in pharmaceutical contraceptives and work toward a male birth control pill has been going on for some time at the University of Minnesota. - 2016 Male birth control study killed after men complain about side effects - Listen The state of birth control
Muralists and public artists understand that when something towers above, it is a basic psychological response to stand in awe and wonder. In Minnesota, several of these creations provide larger-than-life tributes to some of the state’s most iconic figures and music communities. In the mood to take a tour? Here you'll find everything from technicolor Dylan to “Gaspard de la nuit” in black and white, and maybe even some fellow gawkers.
Three former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handed out penalties well below what prosecutors sought and below federal guidelines. For some Floyd family members and activists, the penalties were too small.
The annual Lakes Area Music Festival returns to Brainerd from July 29 to Aug. 21 for a concert series filled with chamber music, orchestra and opera performances. Even if you can’t attend in person, all 11 concerts will be streamed live on Facebook by the festival and YourClassical MPR, and then they’ll be posted afterward online.
When it comes to a child’s healthy development, the role of a family pediatrician can’t be underestimated. In recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health officials have identified racism as a serious public health threat. So how can pediatricians help parents and caregivers address issues of race and racism? Dr. Nathan Chomilo is a practicing general pediatrician as well as a leading voice around health equity, both in Minnesota and on the national level. In this latest episode of Early Risers, describes the conversations he has with his patients about race and how parents can work with their pediatrician as an ally when a child encounters racial bias.
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.