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Photos: Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis, calling for justice for Amir Locke

February 7, 2022

Hundreds of protesters gathered and marched in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon to call for justice for Amir Locke. - In the wake of Locke's killing GOP candidates signal interest in scrutinizing no-knock warrants - Mayor Frey Suspends no-knock warrant use following outcry - Locke family Amir was law-abiding and 'loved by all' - Bodycam video Shows Locke under blanket, holding gun before cop shoots

Celebrate Black History Month 2022 with The Current

February 7, 2022

Each weekday in February, The Current is paying tribute a different influential artist in honor of Black History Month. You’ll hear hits, deeper cuts, covers, and collaborations – all to tell the stories of Ray Charles, Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Sharon Jones, and many more. Find the schedule and listen online

YourClassical Music Lessons: Black History Month

February 5, 2022

Black History Month is a time when we honor achievements and history of Black Americans. Black musicians have shaped and defined every aspect of American music. Explore this YourClassical Music Lesson

Marketplace: Adventures in Housing

February 4, 2022

Marketplace calls the series  “Adventures in Housing,” because more and more, that’s what finding and affording a place to live has become. Some recent segments might reflect your experiences, or you can share your own story. Listen now: She made Airbnbs across the country her home and office — with her little dog, too Remote work allowed young professional Nataliea Abramowitz to sample life in eight states over about eight months. “The pandemic has been a period of financial success for me” Alex Hendee is among those who benefited from the housing market disruption caused by the pandemic.

YourClassical Podcast: Rhapsody in Black

February 3, 2022

Subscribe now to Rhapsody in Black, an ecstatic exploration of classical music that’s aesthetically and uncompromisingly Black, with host Tesfa Wondemagegnehu. Subscribe to the podcast:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Radio Public | Stitcher | NPR One | RSS Feed Listen to Episode 1: Florence Price meets Frederick Stock

APMG Virtual Conference and Career Fair

February 2, 2022

Are you considering a new career move? We welcome your curiosity. You can join us! Register now for the APMG Virtual Conference and Career Fair on Tues, March 1, 2022, to speak directly with hiring managers about working at American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio, or Marketplace!   - Register now - View our current openings and apply online

Listen: 'Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year'

February 1, 2022

Tuesday, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This festive holiday is known as Chun Jie (Spring Festival) in China, Tet Nguyen Dan in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea.  It’s celebrated in other countries and cultures as well, mainly in East Asia. The Lunar New Year begins on the first new moon of the new year, which means the dates of the holiday vary in relation to the Gregorian calendar. It calls for celebration and togetherness, and signifies the beginning of a new sign in the zodiac. Classical host Mindy Ratner explores the significance of the holiday and the zodiac signs in Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year.

Big surplus, big stakes as Legislature reconvenes

January 31, 2022

Minnesota’s divided Legislature returns to action Monday with lawmakers proposing competing ideas about how to spend a record projected $7.7 billion budget surplus.  - Walz asks lawmakers Back record $2.7 billion bonding bill - MN Senate Republicans Crime, tax cuts set as top session priorities - GOP governor hopefuls Political experience is line of division - Precinct caucuses DFL allows ineligible voters to take part

Growing number of police departments training cops on how to intervene with colleagues

January 30, 2022

Minneapolis police have had a “duty-to-intervene” policy since 2016, and the state of Minnesota passed a similar law in the summer after Floyd’s killing. However, an expert says a policy does not equal training.  - Ex-MPD cops' federal trial Expert, bystander testimony continues - Thursday Witness says 3 officers at Floyd killing had duty to intervene - Explainer Will Chauvin testify at trial of 3 other cops?