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A gunman killed at least 18 children and 2 adults at a Texas elementary school

May 24, 2022

The number of people confirmed killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has risen to 20, according to Sgt. Erick Estrada of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Estrada told CNN that 18 children and two adults are among the dead. Earlier in the day, Gov. Greg Abbott told reporters that 15 people — 14 children and one teacher — were killed in the shooting at Robb Elementary School. Speaking at a news conference in Abilene, Abbott said the shooter is dead and identified him as an 18-year-old male from Uvalde.

As avian flu cases slow, farmers struggle with mental stress

May 24, 2022

New cases of avian influenza in Minnesota commercial flocks have slowed in recent weeks, suggesting the worst may be over. But the unpredictability of this year’s outbreak has caused a lot of mental strain for farmers, their families, veterinarians and others in the poultry industry. - APM Research Lab Mapping the avian flu outbreak

Floodwaters up north submerge campsites, threaten cabins and resorts

May 24, 2022

First came a long, snowy winter. Then came drenching spring rains.  And now, near-record floodwaters are swamping areas on a long stretch of far northeastern Minnesota, drowning docks and ATV trails, encroaching on homes and resorts and submerging campsites from Voyageurs National Park to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. 

6 essential Asian American and Pacific Islander composers you should know

May 23, 2022

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While it is difficult to represent all the diverse cultures that make up Asia and the Pacific Islands, here are six composers who have pushed the limits of composition by blending traditional sounds from their native homeland with Western classical styles.

Artists memorialize the racial justice movement that Floyd murder sparked

May 22, 2022

Leesa Kelly founded Memorialize the Movement nearly two years ago to save the paintings that artists created during the week of heartache and rage that followed the police murder of George Floyd.  - Preserving George Floyd's memorial 'Allow these pieces to continue to protest' - A movement memorialized Plywood art honoring George Floyd goes on display

Decades after taking it, feds set to return Minnesota land to Leech Lake band

May 21, 2022

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will soon get back nearly 12,000 acres wrongfully taken in the ‘40s and ‘50s. As they plan for the land’s future, tribal leaders say their fight has also helped strengthen bonds with the Cass County government. - More Hoping to ease tribal homelessness, Leech Lake band takes back its land - North Star Journey Celebrate Minnesota's communities

The Current: Valerie June Microshow at the Hook & Ladder

May 19, 2022

Valerie June performed music from across her catalog, including a few tracks from her 2021 record, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, in a MicroShow performance recorded live at the Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis on March 22, 2022. The audience consisted of lucky winners who had entered for a chance to attend this intimate performance. - Follow The Current on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook for future Microshow opportunities - Visit thecurrent.org/events to find upcoming gigs and shows

George Floyd killing: Ex-cop pleads guilty to aiding, abetting manslaughter

May 18, 2022

As part of his plea deal, Thomas Lane will have a count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder dismissed. Lane and ex-Minneapolis cops J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were previously convicted on federal counts of violating Floyd's rights. - Full coverage The murder of George Floyd

Minnesota's high winds this spring spark a jump in green energy production

May 18, 2022

With a windier spring than usual, utility companies say wind turbines contributed more renewable energy. - Energy Coal capital Becker could be home to state’s largest solar project - SW Minn. wind-solar hybrid project Brings renewable hope, cultural concerns - Report Solar could power 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035

LineCheck: How to get a grant

May 17, 2022

Recording music and buying equipment is expensive; Gigs and merch sales hardly allow working musicians to stay afloat. Fortunately, there are organizations that offer monetary grants to outstanding artists. Minnesota Music Coalition executive director Joanna Schnedler, Springboard for The Arts artist resource director Andy Sturdevant and musician PaviElle tell us how in The Current’s LineCheck. Wednesday, May 18 12 noon CT Online | Free | Register Now