How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota
October 10, 2025
Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday, Oct. 13. Check out these events to begin celebrating over the weekend and into Monday with community, art markets, music and food.
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How The Current shapes Minnesota's music scene
October 7, 2025
For 20 years, The Current has been Minnesota’s music heartbeat — boosting local talent and introducing fresh sounds on the radio. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with some of The Current’s staff. They’ll pull back the curtain on The Current’s sound and how it all comes together.
October supermoon kicks off trio of lunar light shows
October 6, 2025
Monday night’s full moon will appear slightly larger and brighter during what’s known as a supermoon, the first of three expected this year.
YourClassical celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 6, 2025
YourClassical celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with our brand new Hispanic Heritage Month Stream. Join Ines Guanchez as she explores the rich musical traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Rocktober 2025 from The Current
October 2, 2025
While leaves are beginning to fall, the rock hands are going up. That can only mean one thing…It’s time for Rocktober! The Current is marking the start of the concert-filled month with non-stop opportunities for you to win tickets to one of the many shows coming to town.
Minnesota Frost to host first game of 2025-26 PWHL season
October 2, 2025
The first game of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s opening weekend features the reigning two-time Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost, who host the Toronto Sceptres.
'We Choose To Stand Here': Annunciation marks one month since mass shooting
September 29, 2025
“We don’t want to be standing here today,” Annunciation Catholic School principal Matthew DeBoer told a crowd of about 125 people at a prayer service on Saturday. “But we choose to stand here.”
Maygen & the Birdwatcher play three songs from 'The Americana Dream'
September 29, 2025
With their new album set to release October 10, the Minnesota band visited the Radio Heartland studio to share some new songs.
Talking Volumes with Patricia Lockwood
September 24, 2025
Experience an evening of grace and power at Talking Volumes with Misty Copeland on September 28 at the Fitzgerald Theater. Misty is the trailblazing principal dancer who redefined the world of classical ballet - and she's out with a new book. Join us for an inspiring, family-friendly conversation about her incredible journey, her work as mentor, and her latest book for young readers, Bunheads Act 2: The Dance of Courage.
Beltrami County storm damage highlights housing need in greater Minnesota
September 23, 2025
The June storms that tore through Beltrami County impacted the area in ways that will be felt for generations. One of the positives was shining a light on housing, which is scarce throughout all of Minnesota. Now state and local leaders are renewing dialogues for solutions to the statewide problem.