Three finalists finished interviews with the school board, which is expected to announce its decision Thursday night. Brenda Cassellius, Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed and Stacie Stanley all have experience running school systems.
As a Black gay man, Devon Monroe is paving the way for a new kind of pro wrestler — flamboyant, authentic, confident — and building a loyal fan base while he’s doing it.
Nonprofit Food Connect is starting a project in the Twin Cities. The organization transports donations to meal sites and food shelves. It’s meant to keep food out of landfills and make it easier for donation sites to get it.
The Celtic lands of Northwestern Europe have an especially rich musical heritage, and many Christmas songs and carols come from Celtic nations. Listen as host Andrea Blain explores music and customs that have roots in ancient winter celebrations and traditional Christmas festivals.
Minnesota’s holiday theater offerings this year range from the soulful traditions of “Black Nativity” and the whimsical charm of “The Nutcracker Fantasy” to a comedic take on Scrooge at the Guthrie, a kid-approved Grinch at the Children's Theatre Company and the feminist and historical journey of “I Am Betty” at History Theatre.
The offices of major Minnesota-based health insurance companies Medica and UCare remain closed to the public Tuesday after the shooting death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City last week.
The 113th and final performance of “A Very Die Hard Christmas,” a popular Twin Cities holiday tradition and musical farce inspired by the debated status of “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie, will take place on Dec. 21 at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, ending a decade-long run due to the cast’s desire to conclude on a high note and focus on family.
The actor made a last-minute visit to Minneapolis to host a screening of his forthcoming Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown.”
The year has flown by, but before it ends, let’s look back on the year in music with the Top 89 of 2024. Vote for your 10 favorite songs of the year. The Current will tally the votes and count them down on New Year’s Eve.
The Stearns History Museum sponsors community classes that aim to teach concepts of architecture and design using an unusual medium: gingerbread. Its organizers say if people know more about how buildings are put together, they’ll be able to better care for them and keep them in use.