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 us at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 for a discussion with Kate DiCamillo about her highly anticipated new kids’ novel, “The Beatryce Prophecy.” Tickets and attendance information
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Poetry can help anchor us to the world amidst the chaos and uncertainty of daily life. Look for new weekday episodes of The Slowdown podcast with host Ada Limón beginning September 21, 2021. Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS
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
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!
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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
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
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.
Who's ready for sweater weather? The Current compiled a list of happenings to fill your fall days in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with suggested excursions to some of Greater Minnesota's greatest places.