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December 22, 2021
What were your favorite songs of 2021? Choose your favorites on the ballot and help decide what makes it into the Top 89 Countdown on December 31.
What were your favorite songs of 2021? Choose your favorites on the ballot and help decide what makes it into the Top 89 Countdown on December 31.
YourClassical MPR and The Current teamed up for another Bring the Sing Solstice celebration on Dec. 19 at St. Paul’s historic Union Depot. We celebrated the longest night of the year with a festive, light-filled singalong featuring a great lineup of performers, including the Minnesota Boychoir, rapper Nur-D, choral impresario Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, blues stars Davina and the Vagabonds, accordionist Dan Newton, and music maestro Jerry Rubino. See the photos
It’s cold outside, but you can stay warm with your favorite movies. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR’s Cube Critics about what makes a great holiday movie, their personal favorites and what else is on their end-of-year watch list.
All Is Bright, with host Lynne Warfel, offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman, and a variety of choirs.
Fueled by a strong storm and record December warmth, Minnesota on Wednesday faces unprecedented, dangerous late-season weather, including fog, rain, snow and exceptionally high winds. Temperatures crash Thursday. - Tornado watch until 8 p.m. Includes parts of southern Minnesota - Live updates Track the latest weather details - Weather Find your forecast - Tips How to talk to kids about tornadoes
YourClassical MPR and The Current are teaming up for another Bring the Sing Solstice celebration Sunday, December 19 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 P.M. at Saint Paul’s historic Union Depot. Welcome the longest night of the year by joining us for a festive, light-filled singalong with fellow neighbors and music lovers! Guests will also enjoy a complimentary warm beverage, free art activity, and the world’s largest Lite-Brite sculpture, all inside the beautiful and spacious Union Depot, a wonderful space for acoustics and social distancing.
The racial reckoning sparked by George Floyd’s murder in 2020 led several of the country’s largest corporations, from Apple to Target to Goldman Sachs, to pledge support for entrepreneurs who are Black, Indigenous or people of color. Many corporations promised spending, investment, mentorship and all forms of additional support. However, a study conducted earlier this year revealed that only a portion of pledges from U.S. companies had materialized. In Minnesota, some BIPOC-owned businesses have reported a surge followed by a subsequent decline in support. Join us for MPR News In Focus: A Seat at the Table as Angela Davis hosts a conversation with business leaders, entrepreneurs and others working toward lasting change in Minnesota’s economy. They’ll share their first-hand experiences and offer ideas on how Minnesotans can take action, beyond a one-time purchase or donation, to effect a more inclusive local economy. Dec. 15 | 12 noon CT Free Online Event Register to attend
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MPR News Host Angela Davis talked with Anthony Taylor and Ashley Bredemus, two winter outdoors enthusiasts about changing our perception of winter and the opportunity the season provides to appreciate those around us. Explore some of the tips they shared on enjoying this Minnesota winter rather than just enduring it.
Winter storm warnings are up from the Twin Cities south into Iowa and east into Wisconsin. The precise storm track is still in flux but a major winter storm will impact most of southern Minnesota from the Twin Cities south and east Friday. - Live updates Track the latest weather details - Follow on Twitter For weather warnings, updated forecast and more