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Meet the Duluthians commentating on the Beijing Olympics from half a world away

February 16, 2022

Fifteen-hour work days and the trials of watching a video feed from an event more than a dozen time zones away, don’t dampen the excitement and the work ethics of Chad Salmela and Tyler George. - 🏅Meet the Winter Olympians from Minnesota - For Olympic curling skips Lost voice is occupational hazard - -

New political district maps shake up Minnesota politics

February 15, 2022

New congressional and legislative district maps released by a judicial panel Tuesday set the field for candidates to run on for the next 10 years. Some of the biggest changes in the new map come to Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. - Redistricting in Minnesota What you need to know - Ask MPR News What questions do you have about the new maps?

Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'

February 11, 2022

The latest COVID surge is ebbing, but the ongoing lack of trust around public health may bring a future crisis, Michael Osterholm tells MPR News. “A public health mandate only works if people are willing to do it, and what you’re seeing is a general rebellion right now against this.” - Latest on COVID in MN Pandemic path brightens as cases, hospital needs fall - COVID-19 immunity, contagiousness and more A doctor answers questions

Throwback Thursday at MPR

February 10, 2022

It’s Throwback Thursday at MPR! Your gift today celebrates our 55 years of public radio and community conversations while powering this vital public service for years to come. You can find so many programs and those “driveway moments” in the MPR Archive. Listeners before you provided the support necessary to bring you the news and music programming every day, no matter where you live or how you listen. Lead MPR into the future with your membership. As our thanks to you, you can get special vintage MPR gear TODAY ONLY. Give now.

In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ Communities 

February 10, 2022

 How does intersectionality affect members of LGBTQ+ communities across the state? We want you to be a part of the discussion. Join MPR News for In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ Communities, a virtual community conversation sponsored by UCare, taking place at noon on Wednesday, February 23. MPR News host Angela Davis will welcome three guests who will bring voice and meaning to the experiences of intersectionality in Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ communities.  Register now

Meet the Winter Olympians from Minnesota

February 9, 2022

With hockey, curling and cross country skiing, Minnesota offers talent to Team USA’s ranks in the Winter Olympics. Minnesota also has ties to Team Mexico. - Lockdown and boycotts China's pandemic Olympics begins - The Winter Olympics begin How to follow along - Photos Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Listen: Minnesota Orchestra presents a Lunar New Year celebration

February 8, 2022

Under artistic guidance from principal bassoon Fei Xie, conductor Junping Qian led the Minnesota Orchestra on Saturday in music that honored family traditions and themes of unity and health. The program featured assistant concertmaster Rui Du, Gao Hong on pipa, jing hu master Zhengang Xie and yue qin master Mei Hu. Listen to YourClassical MPR’s broadcast of the concert with host Melissa Ousley.

Photos: Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis, calling for justice for Amir Locke

February 7, 2022

Hundreds of protesters gathered and marched in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon to call for justice for Amir Locke. - In the wake of Locke's killing GOP candidates signal interest in scrutinizing no-knock warrants - Mayor Frey Suspends no-knock warrant use following outcry - Locke family Amir was law-abiding and 'loved by all' - Bodycam video Shows Locke under blanket, holding gun before cop shoots

Celebrate Black History Month 2022 with The Current

February 7, 2022

Each weekday in February, The Current is paying tribute a different influential artist in honor of Black History Month. You’ll hear hits, deeper cuts, covers, and collaborations – all to tell the stories of Ray Charles, Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Sharon Jones, and many more. Find the schedule and listen online