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Worthington’s fast-growing communities of color see economic gains but little political power. Yet.

March 22, 2022

People of color are the majority now in Worthington, but politics in the city and across Nobles County remain nearly all white and male. That’s a growing concern for those who see political representation in southwestern Minnesota as the next important step. Change may be coming. - What should we cover next? Pass the Mic - As state considers repairs to I-94 Rondo residents look for reconnection - Minnesota names reveal Connections, struggles for inclusion

For some kids, long COVID-19 is harder than having the virus

March 21, 2022

Most kids don't get severely ill with COVID-19. But the milder cases seen in children obscure kids who develop long COVID, a cluster of symptoms that can stick with them for months and upend their lives. - More COVID-19 coverage from MPR News

As state considers repairs to I-94, Rondo residents look for reconnection

March 20, 2022

More than a half-century after construction of I-94 tore through the predominantly-Black Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, various community members are pitching redesigns meant to repair harm. The aging highway infrastructure is now in need of upgrades. - What should we cover next? Pass the Mic - Minnesota names reveal Connections, struggles for inclusion

Before Bach's Birthday Bash

March 19, 2022

The kickoff event will be aired live at 9 a.m. CT by YourClassical MPR, straight from the St. Paul Center for Art and Innovation. Tune in to the radio and stream it live on the YourClassical MPR website. Before Bach's Birthday Bash When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Where: Venues and churches on or near Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Cost: Free. More: Before Bach's Birthday Bash 2022 - Program

In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota's LGBTQ+ communities

March 18, 2022

Host Angela Davis led In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ communities with three guests who brought voice and meaning from their experiences. - Listen or Watch In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota's LGBTQ+ communities - Quiz and explainer How well do you know LGBTQ+ terms?

Kronos Quartet – 50 for the Future

March 17, 2022

For more than 45 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually reimagine the string quartet experience. Kronos now returns to the Walker after an 11-year hiatus with two distinct programs drawn from the diverse and dazzling array of Kronos’s Fifty for the Future project, an ambitious five-year commissioning and educational initiative comprised of 50 new works. Your Classical MPR,  Walker Art Center, and  Shubert Club Mix teamed up to present these events! Learn more about each program and find tickets: Kronos Quartet – 50 for the Future: New Global Voices Saturday, March 19, 2022 7:30PM Kronos Quartet – 50 for the Future: Old Friends Sunday, March 20, 2022 7:30PM

MN Latino Alzheimer's caregivers balance tradition and modern pressures

March 16, 2022

Latino families try to perform all caregiver duties for loved ones with dementia, but groups are trying to connect them to respite care, resources. - More on Minnesota's Latino community Latino businesses 'hanging in there' despite pandemic and unrest - 'Latins on Ice' Takes comical look at life for Latino newcomers to Minnesota - Suitcases and 12 grapes Rituals promise travel and granted wishes

Minnesota names reveal our connections, struggles for inclusion

March 15, 2022

In the first installment of MPR News’ series North Star Journey, editor Brandt Williams considers the power of changing and saying names from Bde Maka Ska to George Floyd. - Video How to say these Dakota city names in Minnesota correctly - New series North Star Journey - Share your story Pass the Mic

APM Reports Podcast: Sent Away

March 14, 2022

It didn't seem to matter what happened at the teen treatment center. The state of Utah always gave it another chance. Death. Allegations of abuse. Criminal charges. Bizarre punishments. Whistleblowers coming forward. Each time, the place got a pass. A team of reporters from three news organizations has spent the last year digging into the untold stories of Utah's massive teen treatment industry. Some 20,000 teenagers facing depression, delinquency and other problems have been sent there from every state in the country over the last six years. Sent Away investigates how the government failed to keep all those kids safe — through the voices and stories of the teens who lived it. From our colleagues at APM Reports who teamed with KUER and The Salt Lake Tribune: Sent Away.