Minnesota Public Radio

08/27/2026

It's day one of the Minnesota State Fair! Here are our Minnesota State Fair Essentials:
✅MPR State Fair Tote Bag
✅Minnesota Mammals Nalgene
✅️ and everything in between

Stay hydrated and ready to carry everything in your 2026 MPR State Fair Tote Bag when you donate $10 or more at our MPR State Fair Booth. Can’t make it to the fair? Get your perfect summer tote online here: on.mpr.org/statefairfy27.

08/17/2026

Introducing the 2026 MPR State Fair Tote Bag, designed by Marlena Myles Art & Design.

Give a one-time gift of $10 or more OR start a sustaining donation of $3/month or more and get your 2026 MPR State Fair tote! This artwork honors the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get-Together by weaving together the state’s different regions through the teachings of the Fish Nation, Buffalo Nation, Bird Nation, and Star Nation.

That same spirit of togetherness is what keeps Minnesota Public Radio strong and thriving — thank you for being part of it. Get yours now at on.mpr.org/statefairfy27 or visiting us at our State Fair booth.

08/12/2026

Minnesota made history on primary night. For the first time, all of the candidates for the top political offices in Minnesota are women.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth will face each other for governor this fall, and Michele Tafoya and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are vying for U.S. Senate.

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Today is Primary Election Day in Minnesota. Prepare to cast your vote today with MPR News voter resources, including how-to-guides, FAQs and a Build Your Ballot tool.

See all resources here:

MPR News presents election news and resources for voters across Minnesota. Get ready to vote in the upcoming election, understand the candidates running in local elections, and get the latest news.

08/10/2026

Primary Election Day in Minnesota is tomorrow! Prepare with MPR News voter resources, including how-to-guides, FAQs and a Build Your Ballot tool.

These resources are designed to help you find the information you need to navigate the voting process and learn more about the candidates on your ballot.

Learn more about the voter resources MPR News offers and the work that goes into creating them here:

The 2026 election season is underway, and MPR News is helping Minnesotans prepare to cast their ballots with a suite of voter resources offering information on federal, state and local races.

08/06/2026

Exciting news: Upcoming MPR News Talking Volumes speaker Marlon James, winner of the 2015 The Booker Prizes for A Brief History of Seven Killings, has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize for his new novel, The Disappearers!

We are thrilled to host him on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University as part of our 2026 Talking Volumes series.

Join us for an evening in conversation with one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary fiction

Tickets here: mpr.org/events/talking-volumes-marlon-james?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mpr_social

Join us for a discussion with Marlon James as we open Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota's most highly-anticipated literary event series - in our new home, The O'Shaughnessy Auditorium.

08/05/2026

Summer's not over yet! Come out to our live events and soak up the rest of the season with MPR. ☀️

Enjoy free live music at The Current's Happy Hours, stop by the MPR's State Fair Station for fun activities, and connect with community.

Swipe through to see this month's events. We hope to see you there!

Learn more here: on.mpr.org/mpreventsfb

07/31/2026

The Current spent last weekend at Eaux Claires bringing the festival experience to listeners near and far. 🎶

Alongside Radio Milwaukee and Converge Media, the team broadcasted live from SHIFT in downtown Eau Claire to share exclusive artist interviews, behind-the-scenes content and live performances from Humbird and The Union feat. Phil Cook.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in, stopped by, and followed along with us!

If you missed the festival— or just want to relive it— check out The Current's festival recap and photo gallery at thecurrent.org/eauxclaires?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mpr_social

Photo credit: Laura Buhman for MPR