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YourClassical Storytime: 'Bells in the Night'

September 24, 2022

How does a sleepless king deal with clock towers that simply won’t chime together in his kingdom? Find out in the timely tale Bells in the Night, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – with storytelling by Valerie Kahler and Michael Barone, music by Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and illustrations by EJ Thompson.

Minnesotans with Puerto Rico ties remember Maria, work to help recovery from Fiona

September 23, 2022

The Twin Cities Puerto Rican community is working to help the island recover from Hurricane Fiona. They gathered Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of another major storm, Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico. - In wake of hurricane in Puerto Rico Minnesotans helping with relief efforts - 5 years on Failures from Hurricane Maria loom large

Playlist: The music of Latinx History Month

September 22, 2022

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, referred to by some as Hispanic Heritage Month, The Current offers up a celebration of important and influential musicians. This deep, curated playlist — featuring picks from Minnesota musicians Maria Isa and Tearra Oso, KFAI program director Miguel Vargas, The Current’s Natalia Toledo, and regular contributor Natalia Mendez — spans style, feeling, and genre.

Mati - Carbon Sound Session Live at the Minnesota State Fair

September 21, 2022

Carbon Sound’s Host Sanni B. met with Mati at the MPR booth on the corner of Judson & Nelson at State Fair for a special live session. Mati is a Minneapolis-based artist, whose latest single “Please Don’t Tempt Me” provides a laid back, pensive late summer anthem.

MPR News 2022 Election Coverage

September 19, 2022

From voter guides to election explainers, everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2022. ❔ Help inform MPR News election coverage. What do you need to know? 📧 Making sense of politics in Minnesota subscribe to Capitol View newsletter 📈 APM Research Lab: Minnesota Poll Watch 2022

Share YourClassical Story

September 19, 2022

We all have our favorite pieces of classical music and our favorite composers. We probably all have musical moments we'll never forget. Have you ever wanted to share those moments with other classical music lovers? Here’s your chance to tell YourClassical!

The Splendid Table

September 17, 2022

Now hosted by award-winning food writer Francis Lam, The Splendid Table has been an original weekend companion celebrating the intersection of food and life for more than two decades. A culinary, culture and lifestyle program, it has hosted our nation's conversations about cooking, sustainability and food culture. Find some of their fall recipes online and listen to the show on MPR News Saturdays at 6 a.m. CT and Sundays at 2 p.m. CT.

10 inspiring Minnesota art events to check out this fall

September 16, 2022

The Twin Cities are packed with work from up-and-coming artists all year round — and this autumn is no exception. Here are a few places and events exclusive to this fall season, as well as a few others that always welcome guests. More from The Current: 89 Days of Fall: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

Concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide for fall 2022

September 13, 2022

Fall brings shorter days, sweaters, and many concerts to Minnesota! As festival season wraps and musicians embark on fall tours, The Current shared some big upcoming shows to keep on your radar.  Part of The Current’s 89 Days of Fall For daily shows, see The Current’s Gig List