Support Public Media This Holiday Season
December 9, 2025
This holiday season, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is excited to introduce the limited-edition Made of Minnesota collection and pop-up experience: tote bags, hats and patches inspired by the creativity, community and local pride that make Minnesota unique. Every purchase helps fill the gap in federal public funding and powers independent public media that’s made of Minnesota: MPR News, The Current and YourClassical.
Full hours and information at mpr.org/holiday.
Vote: Choose 'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' songs from your favorite hosts
December 1, 2025
Vote now to create YourClassical Christmas Favorites, a one-hour holiday special highlighting the top carols based on your votes with hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding.
Duluth's Chester Bowl plans to open new ski chalet next year
November 29, 2025
Chester Bowl, a community-run downhill ski hill in a city park in the center of Duluth, plans to finish building a new $3 million-plus chalet by late 2026.
The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025
November 26, 2025
This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 5 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.
Law enforcement, protesters clash as federal agents make arrests in St. Paul
November 26, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that state officials were “working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.”
'The Sound of Cinnamon'
November 21, 2025
What does hygge mean to you? In ‘The Sound of Cinnamon,’ Jake Armerding invites you to experience coziness and contentment with a hygge soundtrack perfect for finding your favorite pair of slippers and putting your feet up. Listen now!
Capitol event marks Transgender Day of Remembrance; others planned
November 20, 2025
Observances are planned in Minnesota on Thursday for the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. It’s an annual event to honor the memory of lives lost to anti-transgender violence.
In this Twin Cities kid yoga class, it’s no stretch helping children to focus, learn
November 18, 2025
Yoga can help grown-ups find more focus and balance in life. Can it do the same for kids? One nonprofit is finding yoga is helping some of the Twin Cities youngest learners improve their behavior and schooling at the same time they find their zen.
An aurora of colors
November 14, 2025
In honor of the amazing display of northern lights seen around the world this week, Steve Seel brings us a collection of color-themed works on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Selections include music by Anna Clyne, Morton Feldman and more. Listen now!
The Current's 21st Anniversary Celebration
November 11, 2025
Learn more about The Current’s 21st Anniversary Celebration featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby and Joseph at First Avenue on Friday, January 23.