Lakota woman taps Indigenous healing remedies to launch Mankato business
January 7, 2022
Megan Schnitker opened her retail store, Lakota Made, in July and is already outgrowing the space. The Indigenous herbalist says her homemade salves, tonics and teas are a way of preserving her Lakota culture and building a legacy to pass on to her children.
- ChangeMakers Indigenous Minnesotans making history
- Sean Sherman Teaching Indigenous food traditions as cultural preservation
- 'Okciyapi' Celebrates Dakota language and brings some healing
'We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers
January 6, 2022
A year after the Jan. 6 insurrection, some of the lawmakers who were trapped in the upper House balcony that day are still recovering from lingering trauma. In interviews with The Associated Press a year later, many of the lawmakers recall that they thought they were going to die.
- A year later Work remains to safeguard Capitol from another attack
- NPR analysis Where election-denying candidates are running to control voting
Minnesota musicians cross fingers as COVID-19 threatens winter residencies
January 5, 2022
In past years, residencies have been an oasis in the cold, dark winter months. But this season, the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening live music again.
More coverage on The Current
Healing in the new year: Mindful medicines for stress
January 4, 2022
Start 2022 out with some mindful medicines for stress!
As part of a series of conversations with a group of powerful women who are all coaches and healers, host Cathy Wurzer and guests discussed tools, perspectives and spiritual practices used to relieve stress.
Listen to the audio online
Ready for a change: Couples go all in on small-town life
January 3, 2022
Many people have made life-changing choices during the pandemic with record numbers leaving jobs, and many relocating. The reasons might be different, but the desire for change is a common theme.
- To recruit new residents Bemidji touts quality of life — and a little cash
- Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting 'climate migrants'
2022 must-reads from Kerri Miller: 3 novels you don't want to miss
January 2, 2022
If your reading life allows for a novel a month, then Kerri Miller is here with three from 2021 that she doesn’t want you to miss.
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January 1, 2022
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MPR News’ memorable stories from 2021
January 1, 2022
Minnesotans could be forgiven for seeing 2021 as an unhappy rerun of 2020. COVID-19 continued to make daily life difficult. Communities still grappled with police shootings and calls to address racial injustice.
Still, amid the year’s struggles Minnesota saw a homegrown Olympian make history, and people found ways to connect and rebuild in a world searching for a path back to normal.
MPR News reporters covered joys and concerns across Minnesota in 2021. Here’s a look at some of the stories they felt compelled to tell.
Don't miss Vienna New Year’s Day Special on YourClassical MPR
January 1, 2022
Usher in the New Year with Conductor Daniel Barenboim and his famous Vienna Philharmonic. Listen or stream YourClassical MPR!
Jan. 1, 3 p.m. — Vienna New Year’s Day Special
The Current: Top 89 of 2021
December 31, 2021
Thank you to everyone who voted in the Top 89 countdown!
The Current will play the countdown of your favorite songs of 2021 on Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to midnight and again on Jan. 1 from noon to 7 p.m.
Find other 2021 lists like Best Albums | Best New Artists | Purple Current's Top 10 | Best Covers | Best Local Songs | The Current Staff Picks and MORE all at thecurrent.org/top89!