Leesa Kelly founded Memorialize the Movement nearly two years ago to save the paintings that artists created during the week of heartache and rage that followed the police murder of George Floyd. - Preserving George Floyd's memorial 'Allow these pieces to continue to protest' - A movement memorialized Plywood art honoring George Floyd goes on display
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will soon get back nearly 12,000 acres wrongfully taken in the ‘40s and ‘50s. As they plan for the land’s future, tribal leaders say their fight has also helped strengthen bonds with the Cass County government. - More Hoping to ease tribal homelessness, Leech Lake band takes back its land - North Star Journey Celebrate Minnesota's communities
Valerie June performed music from across her catalog, including a few tracks from her 2021 record, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, in a MicroShow performance recorded live at the Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis on March 22, 2022. The audience consisted of lucky winners who had entered for a chance to attend this intimate performance. - Follow The Current on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook for future Microshow opportunities - Visit thecurrent.org/events to find upcoming gigs and shows
As part of his plea deal, Thomas Lane will have a count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder dismissed. Lane and ex-Minneapolis cops J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were previously convicted on federal counts of violating Floyd's rights. - Full coverage The murder of George Floyd
With a windier spring than usual, utility companies say wind turbines contributed more renewable energy. - Energy Coal capital Becker could be home to state’s largest solar project - SW Minn. wind-solar hybrid project Brings renewable hope, cultural concerns - Report Solar could power 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035
Recording music and buying equipment is expensive; Gigs and merch sales hardly allow working musicians to stay afloat. Fortunately, there are organizations that offer monetary grants to outstanding artists. Minnesota Music Coalition executive director Joanna Schnedler, Springboard for The Arts artist resource director Andy Sturdevant and musician PaviElle tell us how in The Current’s LineCheck. Wednesday, May 18 12 noon CT Online | Free | Register Now
Chef Yia Vang’s mom Pang teaches us how to make her family’s favorite dish, Fawm Kauv, steamed rice rolls. - Love in a cornhusk Tamales ritual makes family out of friends - What should MPR News cover next? Pass the Mic
Part fishing, part carnival, the annual spring smelt run always brings hordes of anglers to the shore of Lake Superior, hoping to fill buckets and coolers full of the small, silvery fish. But state officials recommend eating only one meal of smelt a month because of concerns over PFOS pollution.
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