Listen to the YourClassical app on your mobile device
November 6, 2021
Did you know that you can listen to all of YourClassical's music streams on your mobile device? Here's how to download and use the recently released YourClassical app.
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Race Matters: A Conversation about Transracial Adoption and Multiracial Families
November 5, 2021
Being able to talk about race is an important life skill for all parents, but especially for parents raising multiracial families. When a family adopts a child of a different race, questions about race and racism cannot be avoided. On this episode of Early Risers, host Dianne Haulcy speaks with transracial adoption expert Beth Hall, co-author of “Inside Transracial Adoption” and executive director of Pact, An Adoption Alliance in Oakland, California. Hall also has personal experience with transracial adoption, as the white adoptive parent of two adult children both born in the United States—a son who is African American and a daughter with roots in Guatemala. Through her personal and professional experiences, Hall has gathered valuable insights and advice for anyone who wants to talk about race with young children. Listen: A Conversation about Transracial Adoption and Multiracial Families episode page Download: Episode discussion guide Learn more: Little Moments Count Subscribe to Early Risers: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Radio Public | Amazon Music |TuneIn | iHeart | Stitcher | RSS
COVID-19 vaccinations for young children begin this week
November 4, 2021
The rollout comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. The decision comes at a critical time when many new cases of the virus are cropping up among school-age children. - Looking for a COVID shot for your kid? Where to find appointments in Minnesota
St. Paul, Minneapolis voters back rent control
November 3, 2021
Minneapolis voters on Tuesday gave the City Council the OK to put rent controls in place. St. Paul voters took it further, backing a ballot measure that will place a 3 percent cap annually on most rent increases.
Election 2021 results on MPR News
November 2, 2021
MPR News has everything you need to know about the local and state elections in 2021. Have questions? #AskMPRNews. Share your stories and insights, too. #TellMPRNews what you’re thinking about on social media or by emailing tell@mpr.org. - View full results From the Secretary of State's website - Find full election 2021 coverage From MPR News
Election 2021: Where to find information on who and what's on your ballot
November 2, 2021
There are more than 50 elections and dozens of special elections taking place across Minnesota Tuesday. Many of these local races are challenging to find information on. Here’s a round-up of coverage from around the state. - Voter guides and resources Local elections
Survey: People of color perceive discrimination more frequently in Minnesota than nationwide
November 2, 2021
Researchers asked Minnesotans of color earlier this year about their experiences and perceptions of discrimination. In not a single category is the state doing better than the national average, they say.
‘Pastors, people and police’ weigh approaches to curb gun violence in St. Paul
November 1, 2021
Even before the mass shooting at the Seventh Street Truck Park last month, the city of St. Paul was trying to contain rising gunfire and homicides. - 2 charged In St. Paul bar shootings that left 1 dead, 14 wounded - St. Paul police chief Todd Axtell says he'll step down in June
MPR Archive: Minnesota Lore - The Halloween Blizzard of 1991
October 31, 2021
On October 30th, meteorologists were eying a large storm in the Southwest United States. Unknown to anyone at the time, it was about to bring massive snowfall and blizzard conditions to much of Minnesota over a three-day period, starting on Halloween. By storm’s end on November 2nd, snowfall records in Duluth (36.9 inches) and the Twin Cities (28.4 inches) were left in its wake. That was followed by the cold, bringing the earliest below-zero temperatures in over a century. The National Weather Service describes the storm as one of Minnesota's signature extreme weather events, and stands as a benchmark against which other winter storms are compared.
Ghosts, vampires, and monsters: 5 titles to get you in the Halloween spirit
October 30, 2021
Whether you’re looking to send a chill up your spine or uncover the secret of the vampire next door, look no further. We’ve rounded up five titles by independent booksellers recommended to get you in the right spirit for the season.