YourClassical host Kevin O’Connor shares his experiences of working the infamous “graveyard shift” of radio hosting, from midnight to 6 a.m. After 40 years in this unique profession, he has valuable advice and fun anecdotes that prove the advantages of sharing music overnight.
Newly released findings from a nearly two-year state investigation launched after the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd paint a stunning portrait of a police department with a culture of animus toward people of color.
Minnesota is fighting climate change. Whether it’s taking coal-fired power plants offline, trading in gas guzzlers for electric cars or installing solar panels, we are taking concrete steps to repair the damage. But at the same time, we need to acknowledge that the impact pollution has on low-income neighborhoods, Indigenous peoples and communities of color is often really out of proportion. And we know that burden will grow even more heavy as climate change continues. Join MPR News host Twila Dang at noon on Wednesday, April 27, for “In Focus: Environmental justice and Minnesota’s climate future,” a virtual discussion that will explore some of the meaningful and culturally specific ways environmental justice is being addressed in our state. The online event is free, register now.
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency Sunday in response to flooding in northwestern Minnesota. Officials in several local communities, including Crookston, had already declared local emergencies. - Updraft River levels rise; Flood warnings continue
Guadeloupean Creole composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, was born to a slave woman and rose to join French aristocratic circles as a musician. While sometimes called “the Black Mozart,” find out why he’s far too interesting and multifaceted to be seen as anything but his own in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
The Ukrainian Orthodox church in Bucha, Ukraine, where a mass grave held the remains of civilians killed during the Russian invasion, was built with help from a sister church in Minneapolis. Both congregations are marking Orthodox Easter this weekend — and celebrating the endurance of their faith.
Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks. - COVID-19 in Minnesota Key data on cases, hospitalizations, vaccination rates and more - CDC's powers Battle goes beyond travel mask mandate
Celebrated on-air host Mary Lucia has announced plans to leave The Current. For more than 17 years, Lucia has been a weekday afternoon fixture on the station. - Use the form on this page to share your farewell messages with Mary Lucia - Listen along to Lucia’s final on-air shift on The Current Thursday, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tamales are delicious, but are hard work to make, particularly on your own. Food writer Mecca Bos tells us about how the creation of this iconic dish helped one Mexican American immigrant create a community while also providing a link with his distant family. More on food and culture - Minnesota cookbook Mesoamerican history, culture and food together - Sean Sherman Teaching Indigenous food traditions as cultural preservation - 'Taste like home' Food program offers free, culturally specific meals - What should we cover next?Pass the Mic
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have taken over the virtual conversation, but there are still a lot of questions about how they work and why they’re valuable. We will ask Marketplace Senior Editor, Rick Karr to explain NFTs and we have two musicians with answers, Allan Kingdom and Ness Nite. Tuesday, April 19 12 noon CT Free webinar - register now