The federal government held the first of three public meetings Wednesday to get feedback on a proposed copper-nickel mining ban near the Boundary Waters. - October 2021 Feds propose 20-year mining moratorium in BWCA - Reaction Federal plan to study environmental impacts draws praise, scorn
Instead of hunkering down until March or May, try stepping into the thick of it and letting the sun hit your face. Attempt a new way of getting around, see art, hang out (safely) with some strangers, and bundle up! Here are ten ideas for pursuing outdoor fun from The Current.
From the MPR Archive, May 19, 2015: In this edition of Minnesota Sounds and Voices, MPR’s Dan Olson profiles Native American activist and White Earth band member Clyde Bellecourt. Bellecourt recalls his life and the ongoing struggle of Native Americans. More from the MPR Archive
Clyde Bellecourt was a co-founder in 1968 of the American Indian Movement, which began as a local organization in Minneapolis that sought to grapple with issues of police brutality and discrimination against Native Americans. - No sign of slowing down Activist marches on for American Indian rights - Minnesota Sounds and Voices from MPR Clyde Bellecourt - MPR Archive Collection Clyde Bellecourt
Mark Toso alleges that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency penalized him for raising concerns that its program for handling leaking petroleum tanks was failing to protect groundwater. - Ground Level Minnesota's pending groundwater challenge - 2014 As pipeline production soars, critics urge focus on safety - 2013 Paynesville wants state to speed up pollution cleanup
Tenth grader Lucy Hinkle attends Roosevelt High School in south Minneapolis. She spoke with MPR’s Morning Edition about what school has been like lately in era of COVID-driven uncertainty. - As COVID wave hits short-staffed Minnesota schools Absences, cancellations climb - Monday Minneapolis Public Schools closes buildings, moves to e-learning day
Worker shortages in nursing homes are causing ripple effects across communities, putting pressure on long-term care facilities, hospitals and families. - Long-term care industry Facing staffing shortages, on edge over vaccine mandate - Gov. Tim Walz Activating National Guard help for nursing homes
Planning to celebrate The Current's 17th anniversary? We have an update! Due to changes to artist touring schedules, the January 29 concert featuring Valerie June and The Beths is canceled, and Genesis Owusu will no longer perform at the January 22 concert. Miloe is now part of the January 22 concert. Ticket holders of the January 29 show will be issued a refund from First Avenue. All concerts and events at First Avenue and associated venues will require either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours. Read the full policy here.
During the first week of the new year, hundreds of hospital workers around the state called in sick with COVID-19. The waterfall of absences is causing problems for hospital systems that are already stretched too thin. - Latest on COVID-19 Active cases leap; hospitals 'literally full' - New Minnesota COVID-19 testing sites Opened Friday - Mask mandates Back in Minneapolis, St. Paul - Explainer How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
The Danish concept of hygge, pronounced "HYEW-guh," has no literal English translation, but in spirit it's close to coziness, comfort and togetherness. Hygge is about savoring and celebrating the moments and elements in our control; a reframed perspective on being housebound during the coldest months of the year. - Peruse the Hygge Holiday playlist and listen on YourClassical - Listen to the online Hygge audio stream