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MPR News In Focus: Learning in the Time of Covid

September 16, 2021

As many students and educators return to the physical classroom for the first time since the pandemic began, how can we work together to prevent Minnesota’s disparities in educational outcomes from worsening? What challenges do students, parents and educators face after a prolonged period of distance learning, and how do we address them in a way that works toward equity and inclusion?    MPR News host Angela Davis moderates our latest In Focus event, a conversation with parents, teachers and advocates about navigating the transition back to in-person learning.  Online event: September 29, 2021 at 12 noon CT Register now for this free webinar

Wellness Wednesday from The Current®

September 15, 2021

Every Wednesday The Current’s Morning Show host Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy—from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to life coaching and personal journaling. Find previous episodes online now, listen, and Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RSS, Spotify, or Stitcher!

Talking Volumes: Lauren Groff

September 13, 2021

Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to present the 22nd season of Talking Volumes, hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller. Join Miller at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 for a discussion with author Lauren Groff about her new book, “Matrix.”  Tickets and attendance information

APM Reports: The Educate Podcast

September 12, 2021

The Educate podcast from APM Reports is all about education. Their coverage digs into education research, and the team cares about education equity, opportunity and how people learn. Recent episodes look at the college mental health crisis and examine why America is losing international students. Listen and explore! Subscribe now via RSS | Apple | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | RadioPublic Follow and send feedback to the team through Twitter | Facebook | Email

They don't remember their parents dying on 9/11. But they'll never forget

September 11, 2021

Twenty years ago this week, on Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists launched coordinated attacks on the U.S. using airplanes as their weapons. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Many of those who died left behind children who were so young they never got to know their parents. A new generation has grown up over the past two decades with few if any memories of those they lost; perhaps just a hazy glimpse that continues to fade over the years, or a faint echo of a voice. These are some of their stories.

COVID-19 surge in the U.S.: The summer of hope ends in gloom

September 9, 2021

The delta variant is filling hospitals, sickening alarming numbers of children and driving coronavirus deaths in some places to the highest levels of the pandemic. School systems that reopened their classrooms are abruptly switching back to remote learning because of outbreaks. Legal disputes, threats and violence have erupted over mask and vaccine requirements. - In central Minnesota Latest COVID surge strains hospitals - Nationwide A COVID surge is overwhelming hospitals, raising fears of rationed care

MPR News with Angela Davis at 9 a.m. CT

September 7, 2021

Join host Angela Davis at a new time each weekday, 9 a.m. CT! You’ll hear and can participate in conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing. Listen: On air | Online | Mobile App Call in: 651-227-6000 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS More: Follow Angela | About Angela | Submit show ideas | Join the Facebook group

Bring the Sing: Join us in Duluth for an Oktoberfest sing-along on Sept. 25

September 5, 2021

Bring the Sing strives to build community and interpersonal ties through communal singing and to connect participants in a fun and unique way. In a few short weeks, Classical MPR is bringing the Twin Cities Beer Choir along to lead an Oktoberfest sing-along.   Of course, it wouldn’t be a beer choir if there wasn’t beer, and there will be plenty of it at the new outdoor grounds of Bent Paddle. Food trucks and music from the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will arrive at noon and entertain everyone before the 1:30 p.m. start time.  Let us know you’re planning to come — and be one of the first 150 to get a free pint glass — by signing up now. BRING THE SING - DULUTH When: Noon-3:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25. Where: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth. Admission: Free.