Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

Mark Wheat, DJ upstairs at The Current and avid soccer fan, has been watching this year's World Cup from the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis. But before he headed over to catch the US-Germany match today, he checked in with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about soccer's increasing popularity in the U.S.

10 places in Minnesota to watch the World Cup

Our favorite photos of obsessed World Cup fans

 called "On the Ball with Mark Wheat" on The Current's website. He'll be posting an update on the World Cup before he travels to Germany next week.

Current host Mark Wheat, an avid soccer fan, has been watching this year's World Cup from the Nomal World Pub in Minneapolis. But before he headed over to catch the US-Germany match, he checked in with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

Current host Mark Wheat, an avid soccer fan, has been watching this year's World Cup from the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis. But before he headed over to catch the US-Germany match, he checked in with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

Wheat keeps a blog called "On the Ball with Mark Wheat" on The Current's website. He'll be posting an update on the World Cup before he travels to Germany next week.

The rise of soccer, from The Current's Mark Wheat

Share

Create a More Connected Minnesota