Where to find Minnesota's iconic music murals and public art
July 30, 2022
Muralists and public artists understand that when something towers above, it is a basic psychological response to stand in awe and wonder. In Minnesota, several of these creations provide larger-than-life tributes to some of the state’s most iconic figures and music communities.
In the mood to take a tour? Here you'll find everything from technicolor Dylan to “Gaspard de la nuit” in black and white, and maybe even some fellow gawkers.
Floyd family, others see inequality in penalties for ex-cops
July 29, 2022
Three former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handed out penalties well below what prosecutors sought and below federal guidelines. For some Floyd family members and activists, the penalties were too small.
Lakes Area Music Festival puts classical spotlight on Brainerd
July 28, 2022
The annual Lakes Area Music Festival returns to Brainerd from July 29 to Aug. 21 for a concert series filled with chamber music, orchestra and opera performances.
Even if you can’t attend in person, all 11 concerts will be streamed live on Facebook by the festival and YourClassical MPR, and then they’ll be posted afterward online.
Early Risers: A Pediatrician Gets Real with His Patients in Talking About Race
July 27, 2022
When it comes to a child’s healthy development, the role of a family pediatrician can’t be underestimated. In recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health officials have identified racism as a serious public health threat. So how can pediatricians help parents and caregivers address issues of race and racism?
Dr. Nathan Chomilo is a practicing general pediatrician as well as a leading voice around health equity, both in Minnesota and on the national level. In this latest episode of Early Risers, describes the conversations he has with his patients about race and how parents can work with their pediatrician as an ally when a child encounters racial bias.
Bring the Sing: Fargo
July 26, 2022
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.
Gary Hines and Sounds of Blackness stay on mission for more than 50 years
July 25, 2022
Sounds of Blackness is more than a band, it's a cultural institution. That, says the group's longtime director Gary Hines, was the mission given to them by a mentor at Macalester College in St. Paul, where the group was founded more than 50 years ago.
- North Star Journey Celebrating Minnesota communities
- Music The 'People's Station' KMOJ pushes forward
Build the ultimate road trip playlist
July 22, 2022
It’s all about the journey, so sit back and enjoy the road-tested favorites of touring musicians and hosts at The Current.
This feature is part of The Current’s 89 Days of Summer series, helping you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to events, entertainment, and recreation in the Twin Cities.
State government’s vax-or-test rule quietly expires
July 21, 2022
The policy that required state employees to prove vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing if they worked on site is no more. But other vaccination-related policies are still a source of friction.
- Related U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50
- COVID shot for adults CDC endorses more traditional Novavax
Talking Volumes 2022 season guide
July 20, 2022
Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to announce the 23rd season of Talking Volumes!
Talking Volumes is an event discussion series with notable authors from across the world, hosted by award-winning journalist and MPR News host Kerri Miller. The discussions return to the Fitzgerald Theater this fall with four great authors: Karen Armstrong, Celeste Ng, Dani Shapiro, and Ross Gay.
- Season information
- Tickets
Number of Latino farmers small, but growing
July 19, 2022
According to the agricultural census, Minnesota is home to about 112,000 farmers. Of those, 650 identify as Hispanic or Latino. That number is growing.
- North Star Journey Celebrating Minnesota communities
- Food Foraged plants form a connection to the earth
- Previously Minnesota's Black farmers working to reconnect to land