Listen to YourClassical: Black History Month stream
February 12, 2022
Celebrate great composers and performers. Listen to YourClassical’s Black History Month stream now.
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Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'
February 11, 2022
The latest COVID surge is ebbing, but the ongoing lack of trust around public health may bring a future crisis, Michael Osterholm tells MPR News. “A public health mandate only works if people are willing to do it, and what you’re seeing is a general rebellion right now against this.” - Latest on COVID in MN Pandemic path brightens as cases, hospital needs fall - COVID-19 immunity, contagiousness and more A doctor answers questions
Throwback Thursday at MPR
February 10, 2022
It’s Throwback Thursday at MPR! Your gift today celebrates our 55 years of public radio and community conversations while powering this vital public service for years to come. You can find so many programs and those “driveway moments” in the MPR Archive. Listeners before you provided the support necessary to bring you the news and music programming every day, no matter where you live or how you listen. Lead MPR into the future with your membership. As our thanks to you, you can get special vintage MPR gear TODAY ONLY. Give now.
In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ Communities
February 10, 2022
How does intersectionality affect members of LGBTQ+ communities across the state? We want you to be a part of the discussion. Join MPR News for In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ Communities, a virtual community conversation sponsored by UCare, taking place at noon on Wednesday, February 23. MPR News host Angela Davis will welcome three guests who will bring voice and meaning to the experiences of intersectionality in Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ communities. Register now
Meet the Winter Olympians from Minnesota
February 9, 2022
With hockey, curling and cross country skiing, Minnesota offers talent to Team USA’s ranks in the Winter Olympics. Minnesota also has ties to Team Mexico. - Lockdown and boycotts China's pandemic Olympics begins - The Winter Olympics begin How to follow along - Photos Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Listen: Minnesota Orchestra presents a Lunar New Year celebration
February 8, 2022
Under artistic guidance from principal bassoon Fei Xie, conductor Junping Qian led the Minnesota Orchestra on Saturday in music that honored family traditions and themes of unity and health. The program featured assistant concertmaster Rui Du, Gao Hong on pipa, jing hu master Zhengang Xie and yue qin master Mei Hu. Listen to YourClassical MPR’s broadcast of the concert with host Melissa Ousley.
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
‘This is how they see the world’: Mille Lacs launches Rosetta Stone program to teach Ojibwe
February 6, 2022
The reality that skills and knowledge were in danger of being lost has brought a new sense of urgency to the band’s ongoing efforts to preserve the language. - Minnesota Now On a new podcast, Ojibwe elders tell their stories - 2019 A Minneapolis school is immersing students in both Dakota and Ojibwe - 2017 Tech developer launches 'Ojibwe Netflix'
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