Forever Ago is returning for a brand new season on June 1! If you didn’t get a chance to hear the first season, Forever Ago from Brains On! is a history show for the whole family hosted by Joy Dolo - where every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary but they’re not - like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and umbrellas. Catch up on older episodes here!
Donating your car to Minnesota Public Radio is a great way to support the programs you love. When you donate your car or any other vehicle to MPR, we’ll use the proceeds to fuel the news, community conversations, and music you rely on! We partner with our colleagues at Car Talk Vehicle Donation Services to ensure your beloved vehicle is in good hands and that your donation is fast, convenient, and secure. Learn more and start your vehicle donation at mpr.org/vehicle.
This Memorial Day weekend, make The Current your soundtrack. The Current will play three songs in a row from your favorite artists: Black Keys and the White Stripes; David Bowie and David Byrne; the Police and Poliça; Portishead and Radiohead. Tune in to hear The Current's Block Rockin’ Weekend all weekend long, only from The Current.
St. Paul non-profit Wallin Education Scholars provided the scholarships to hundreds of college-bound students in the Twin Cities including Erin Tetter, who hopes to become a teacher.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, MPR Archive presents a collection of stories from the numerous Asian and Pacific Islander communities that reside in Minnesota. It is a fascinating glimpse into tradition, family, and culture that enrich our state.
YourClassical MPR host and St. Olaf College choral director Tesfa Wondemagegnehu traveled the country to explore what Black communities need “To Repair,” as he calls his project. Watch the video of a talk where he shares his experiences at Northfield college, where he is an assistant professor of music.
The attack Tuesday afternoon at Robb Elementary School took the lives of 21 people. - NPR's Life Kit What to say to kids when the news is scary
May 25th marks two years since George Floyd was murdered. At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News Host Angela Davis talks with two therapists about prolonged grief and how we can cope with waves of loss and trauma. Listen live and later find the audio online from MPR News with Angela Davis.
City leaders want Rochester to be a magnet for a diverse workforce, expanding around Mayo Clinic. Part of that journey means reckoning with the city’s history of intentional housing segregation. A recent push to map racial housing covenants shows how some are connected to Rochester’s most important institution. - What should we cover next? Pass the Mic - More stories North Star Journey
Music returns to the garden! Channel alternative energies with great music in the great outdoors! Enjoy two stages of indie music, food trucks, and beer tents while you soak up the sights and sounds of summer in the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. It’s a perfect summer day. Get your tickets now, and experience it all on June 11.