The Current and Voodoo Ranger’s Winter Dig Out, featuring Medium Build, Annie DiRusso, Anderson East, and Black Widows
January 28, 2025
Forget the freezing temps of February at The Current and Voodoo Ranger’s Winter Dig Out! It’s an unforgettable evening of music, tasty beverages, and non-stop fun at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge on Saturday, February 22. Enter on The Current for your chance to attend - the only way in, is to win!
Photos: Lunar New Year celebrated at Asia Mall
January 27, 2025
Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall kicked off celebrations for the Lunar New Year on Saturday, drawing over 100 people for live music, performances and cultural activities. This year is the Year of the Snake, associated with wisdom and good fortune.
Listen: Gov. Walz and more celebrate The Current's 20th anniversary
January 27, 2025
On Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, several Minnesota leaders spoke with The Current to celebrate the station’s 20th anniversary. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shared their thoughts about the station and its role in the community.
11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists
January 23, 2025
Eleven Minnesota chefs and restaurants were named James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025. The list includes five Minnesota chefs named as a semifinalist for Best Chef in the Midwest category and one Minneapolis chef, Ann Ahmed, named Outstanding Chef.
Red River Valley woman helps immigrants chase the American dream
January 21, 2025
Fowzia Adde knows inspiration can come from the darkest times. Seven years spent in a refugee camp in Kenya as a teenager fuels her drive to help immigrants succeed in Fargo-Moorhead.
Minnesota State Fair admission price jumps to $20 per person; increase to fund improvements
January 19, 2025
The Minnesota State Fair is raising admission price to $20, up from $18 in 2024. The price increase will help pay for $20.1 million in capital improvements, including a major renovation of the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.
U of M Dance Team prepares to defend national championship title in Florida
January 15, 2025
The reigning national champions of pom are hoping to continue their streak and snag the top spot in jazz this year.
Listen to 'The Magic of Joe Hisaishi'
January 12, 2025
For 40 years, Studio Ghibli’s world-class animated films have enchanted global audiences, including Joe Hisaishi’s unforgettable film scores. Join us as we celebrate the legacy (and 75th birthday) of this legendary composer. Listen now!
In southern Minnesota, small-town schools plan as fears of Trump deportations rise
January 10, 2025
As a new Trump administration nears power, some communities are bracing for potential mass deportations and the impact they may have on schools. It’s especially concerning in small-town districts like St. James and Butterfield where most of the kids are Latino.
Jimmy Carter: A Profile
January 9, 2025
With the passing of President Jimmy Carter, MPR Archive presents a handful of audio moments of this important American figure, both in and out of the political landscape.