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Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

The moon reaches its brightest and fullest state on Monday. For many East and Southeast Asian people, that means the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival — and mooncakes. Producer Ngoc Bui met up with former Keefer Court Bakery owner Kwan to learn more about the small dessert filled with centuries of history and tradition.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown extended into a second day on Thursday, state leaders outlined some of the potential impacts on Minnesota — including thousands of federal employees at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects in limbo.
by Dana Ferguson

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The Minnesota Wild are long overdue for a playoff run. Are they deep and healthy enough to make one?

The Minnesota Wild are long overdue for a playoff run. Are they deep and healthy enough to make one?

The Minnesota Wild have a boost of momentum entering the regular season after signing star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension that's the richest deal in NHL history. The Wild have the longest active streak in the league with 13 consecutive winning seasons. They have not won a series in the playoffs since 2015, however.
by The Associated Press

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Government shutdown begins, ‘too early to tell’ the full impact on Indian Country

Government shutdown begins, ‘too early to tell’ the full impact on Indian Country

The United States government has entered a shutdown, meaning many federal agencies have had funding cut off and are furloughing workers. For Indian Country, this is a violation of dozens of different treaty obligations with no clear end in sight. 

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Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council which supporters say would curb gentrification is facing a veto, as Mayor Jacob Frey says it could instead stall real estate deals and lower commercial property values.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Chad Smith talks about the Chad Smith Foundation and his connection to Minnesota

Chad Smith talks about the Chad Smith Foundation and his connection to Minnesota

The Current’s Jill Riley talked with Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, about the Chad Smith Foundation, the importance of music programs in schools, his connection to Minnesota, and more.

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