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Minneapolis, MN, United States

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Spotlight on mental health policy

As a part of Call to Mind we are having a discussion about why people who need mental health care are unable to access it, and why funding challenges persist. → Read More

Kids and sleep: What you need to know

Although kids are still only a fraction of the sleep medicine patient population, it's been growing quickly as doctors have focused on the importance of sleep to child and teen development. → Read More

An exit interview with Mayo Clinic's CEO

Dr. John Noseworthy retires from the top post at Mayo Clinic this month after setting some major changes in motion. → Read More

Counter Stories: The Serena Williams cartoon and the shooting of Botham Jean

Counter Stories is our regular conversation about race, identity and social justice. → Read More

Rivers of Oil, Episode 4: The rallying cry

In the early 2000s, the Keystone XL oil pipeline became one of the most powerful symbols in the fight against climate change. And since then, it's not just local landowners fighting pipelines in their backyards anymore. It's environmental groups, Native Americans tribes, farmers and ranchers, and a crucial addition to the alliance -- climate change activists. But how did it begin? → Read More

Rivers of Oil, Episode 3: The spark that ignited fires

Pipelines have become a potent issue for Native American and indigenous people, who are fighting them across North America. Part of the fight is over culture and identity. But it also involves a messy history of land and treaties, and a long, complicated -- and often adversarial -- relationship with the U.S. government. → Read More

2017 through the eyes of comedian Lizz Winstead

Comedian and satirist Lizz Winstead is back in her home state of Minnesota this week to see family and perform her annual year-end show at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. → Read More

Living legend Cornbread Harris shares stories and songs from his seven-decade career

Cornbread Harris is a living legend. At 90 years old, the rock 'n' roll pioneer (also known as Jimmy Jam's dad) visited The Current's studios to record an in-studio session with Local Show host Andrea Swensson and MPR News host Tom Weber. → Read More

Could modern-day apprenticeships boost wages, opportunity?

Advocates of apprenticeships argue they're a good way to close the gap between people looking for good jobs and employers eager for skilled labor. → Read More

Soul singer PaviElle talks musical heritage, what being an artist means to her

In the midst of writing her next album, PaviElle visited The Current studio to perform one of her new songs and talk with hosts Andrea Swensson and Tom Weber. → Read More

Reina Del Cid talks about her musical evolution

Reina Del Cid visited The Current's studio and played a warm set of music in conversation with Andrea Swensson and Tom Weber. → Read More

'It's so hard:' a day after the verdict, people express anger, sadness

In the Twin Cities Saturday, it was calm and relatively quiet. Though at events and gatherings around the metro, the trial's outcome was difficult for people to ignore. → Read More

To fight measles, Somali leaders want sustained engagement

Combating false narratives regarding the measles vaccine has been challenging, says one community health leader. → Read More

To fight measles, Somali leaders want sustained engagement

Combating false narratives regarding the measles vaccine has been challenging, says one community health leader. → Read More

How would the House health care bill affect you?

Two experts discuss the possible implications of the GOP's Obamacare replacement plan at national and local levels. → Read More

What are insecticides doing to Minnesota bees?

Insecticides are used for more plentiful harvests, but at what cost? → Read More

What are insecticides doing to Minnesota bees?

Insecticides are used for more plentiful harvests, but at what cost? → Read More

Reformed extremist now fighting hate

Christian Picciolini discussed what it was like to participate in a hate group and how he's helped others leave that life behind. → Read More

Minn. teacher leads National Black Anthem in Oval Office

Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Abdul Wright, spontaneously led the Black National Anthem at the White House on Wednesday. → Read More

Minn. teacher leads National Black Anthem in Oval Office

Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Abdul Wright, spontaneously led the Black National Anthem at the White House on Wednesday. → Read More