Minnesota artists say learning and writing in Indigenous language sparks their own creativity. They are building on a revitalization effort. - Angela Davis Teaching kids Indigenous language and culture - To teach Ojibwe Mille Lacs launches Rosetta Stone program - What should we report on next? Pass the Mic - North Star Journey Celebrate Minnesota's communities
Composer Nkeiru Okoye doesn’t fit neatly into any kind of classical category. Her compositions showcase her genius by incorporating different types of musical styles that help create a sound that’s uniquely hers. She describers her music as “accessible” classical music mixed with African American/West African flavor, but she doesn’t see her race as the defining thing about her, or her music. Listen to Rhapsody in Black
MPR Connects presents: “The Current Political Climate 2022” with Domenico Montanaro, NPR Senior Political Editor, and Mike Mulcahy, MPR News Editor. Learn a bit about Domenico – NPR’s Senior Political Editor/Correspondent on their Washington desk – his background, how he became interested in politics and ended up in his current job. Mike and Domenico will engage in an interesting and lively dialogue on the current political climate with topics ranging from the President’s record and approval ratings to the situation in Ukraine, 2022 mid-term elections, the Supreme Court – and more. Join us for a fascinating dive into the complex world of current national and state politics and insights from people deeply engaged in covering the topic. Tuesday, April 12 7 p.m. CT FREE Virtual Event Register now
People of color are the majority now in Worthington, but politics in the city and across Nobles County remain nearly all white and male. That’s a growing concern for those who see political representation in southwestern Minnesota as the next important step. Change may be coming. - What should we cover next? Pass the Mic - As state considers repairs to I-94 Rondo residents look for reconnection - Minnesota names reveal Connections, struggles for inclusion
Most kids don't get severely ill with COVID-19. But the milder cases seen in children obscure kids who develop long COVID, a cluster of symptoms that can stick with them for months and upend their lives. - More COVID-19 coverage from MPR News
More than a half-century after construction of I-94 tore through the predominantly-Black Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, various community members are pitching redesigns meant to repair harm. The aging highway infrastructure is now in need of upgrades. - What should we cover next? Pass the Mic - Minnesota names reveal Connections, struggles for inclusion
The kickoff event will be aired live at 9 a.m. CT by YourClassical MPR, straight from the St. Paul Center for Art and Innovation. Tune in to the radio and stream it live on the YourClassical MPR website. Before Bach's Birthday Bash When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Where: Venues and churches on or near Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Cost: Free. More: Before Bach's Birthday Bash 2022 - Program
Host Angela Davis led In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ communities with three guests who brought voice and meaning from their experiences. - Listen or Watch In Focus: Celebrating intersectional identities within Minnesota's LGBTQ+ communities - Quiz and explainer How well do you know LGBTQ+ terms?
You voted! See the results of March Music Madness from The Current!
For more than 45 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually reimagine the string quartet experience. Kronos now returns to the Walker after an 11-year hiatus with two distinct programs drawn from the diverse and dazzling array of Kronos’s Fifty for the Future project, an ambitious five-year commissioning and educational initiative comprised of 50 new works. Your Classical MPR, Walker Art Center, and Shubert Club Mix teamed up to present these events! Learn more about each program and find tickets: Kronos Quartet – 50 for the Future: New Global Voices Saturday, March 19, 2022 7:30PM Kronos Quartet – 50 for the Future: Old Friends Sunday, March 20, 2022 7:30PM