This year’s The Great Northern festival weaves art, food, and climate solutions into its celebration of winter. Programming runs Jan. 26-Feb. 6. This preview of The Great Northern is part of The Current’s 89 Days of Winter series.
From her corner office on the second floor of the Rochester Public Library, Allison Carpenter dispenses advice and useful information — not about books but about social services like food and housing support. Carpenter’s role is part of a growing trend that recognizes that libraries are more than just a place to read. Listen & learn more on MPR News
Jade, the Music Director and a host on The Current, has some suggestions for 25 new albums out this winter that you might want to put on your playlists.
We began broadcasting on January 22, 1967, and we’re grateful to the members, staff, supporters, and volunteers who have made our programming possible throughout the years. Explore that history via the MPR Archive! Our MPR Archive staff maintains curated collections to highlight diverse, historically relevant, and special interest content. New collections are routinely created for a fresh perspective upon return visits to the MPR Archive portal.
Celebrate The Current's 17th anniversary on January 22 with Low Cut Connie, Jade Bird (solo), Kiss The Tiger, and Miloe. Ticket Information - In-Person Saturday, January 22: $24.00 advance/$24.00 Day of Show Ticket link - Low Cut Connie set livestream (Outside Twin Cities only) $20.00 advance/$25.00 Day of Show; tickets available through Flymachine
Although rural co-ops in the past have depended heavily on electricity generated by fossil fuels, some are now embracing renewable energy, driven by the falling cost of wind and solar as well as the demands of their green-minded members. - New power generation Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybrid - SW Minnesota Wind-solar hybrid project brings renewable hope, cultural concerns - 2019 Could co-op elections change how Minnesota gets its electricity?
The human brain is hardwired to recognize patterns—that’s how we figure out the world, and why humans have been able to adapt and survive over millennia. But the brain’s ability to quickly form cognitive associations can also lead to racial biases, even in very young children. On the season two finale of Early Risers, host Dianne Haulcy speaks with University of Minnesota cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Damien Fair about how we can train our brains to recognize bias and why the first thousand days of a child’s life are so critical for brain development. Listen and explore the episode resources: Early Risers
Ada Ríos dreamed of playing the violin. She grew up with little money in a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. How could Ada fulfill her dream? Enjoy the true story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash, in the newest YourClassical Storytime episode, Ada's Violin, featuring Ines Guanchez as she shares the story in Spanish and English.
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On the evening of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, The Current will air “MLK Remembered” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. CT, hosted by Derrick Stevens. The show features inspirational music that embodies the spirit of Dr. King’s calls for change, and portions of conversations with community leaders discussing the civil rights leader’s ongoing impact. Listen to The Current