Organizers of ‘Black Magic Weekend’ say the festival, which opens Thursday, is a safe space where Black LGBTQ+ people can express pride in their culture and identity.
MPR News Photojournalist Ben Hovland is geared up for an aurora borealis chase, the fabled natural phenomenon you can witness in Minnesota. He shares his tips with us. - Aurora Alert Geomagnetic storm watch for potential 'cannibal CME' - 2019 Tips for spotting the northern lights, from an aurora devotee
The Current is partnering with venues to bring two hours of music and fun, featuring a Current DJ spinning music live, and a 30-minute set performed by a local artist/band. Each venue will provide drink specials during the event. Each Current Happy Hour is free and open to the public. - Thursday, August 18 at Wild Mind Ales with host Bill DeVille and music by Lissie, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. RSVP
Ahead of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s powwow this weekend, one family shares their wacipi experience.
When Thompson was 12, he saw Louis Armstrong perform in Minneapolis at the Northrop Auditorium, which fueled his early pursuit of jazz. - Listen Pianist Butch Thompson looks back on 40 years of Prairie Home - 2013 Butch Thompson, a Minnesota jazz classic for the ages - More 'Minnesota Sounds and Voices' special
YourClassical MPR’s Bring the Sing returns to Fargo! Join friends, neighbors, and the Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists with director Michael Culloton as we raise our voices in song. We’ll sing patriotic music, folk songs, show tunes and more. We welcome voices of all abilities. Bring your own chair or lawn blanket and join us! Tuesday, August 16 7 p.m. CDT Broadway Square 201 Broadway North, Fargo N.D.
It's a great week for barbecuing, but maybe you've played all your greatest grilling hits and are looking for something new. Chef Thomas Boemer joined Appetites on MPR News to help. The chef and co-owner of Revival and Revival Smoked Meats suggests turning that old Weber into a smoker. - See also: Splendid Table recipes for grilling
Minnesota artist Adam Turman’s original characters provide the framework for a scavenger hunt designed to help locals and visitors discover two communities neighboring Minneapolis.
The Current is partnering with venues to bring two hours of music and fun, featuring a Current DJ spinning music live, and a 30-minute set performed by a local artist/band. Each venue will provide drink specials during the event. Each Current Happy Hour is free and open to the public! Join The Current Thursday, August 11 at Utepils Brewing with host Ayisha Jaffer for music by Lady Midnight, 4-7 p.m. CDT RSVP
The old United States Postal Service motto — "We Deliver for You" — is coming with a caveat more and more these days, in Minnesota and around the nation. They deliver... mostly. - Earlier Why your USPS mail package delivery is about to get slower - Many post offices operate in the red Could banking services bring in more money?