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Born 100 years ago and raised in Minnesota, Oscar Pettiford changed the sound of American music

Born 100 years ago and raised in Minnesota, Oscar Pettiford changed the sound of American music

Jazz pioneer Oscar Pettiford got his start on the stages of the Twin Cities, helping create a "Minneapolis sound" long before Prince. His innovations made him one of the most influential bass players of the bebop era. A century after his birth, that legacy endures.
by Tim Nelson

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Break out the flannel and cider: Fall colors are emerging across Minnesota

Break out the flannel and cider: Fall colors are emerging across Minnesota

It’s time to break out your buffalo plaid flannels and venture out to look at the fall colors. The last week of September acquainted us with cool temperatures of fall and, while it may be warmer this weekend, fear not — fall is here to stay.
by Sam Stroozas

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The Current, Walker Art Center announce end to Rock the Garden

The Current, Walker Art Center announce end to Rock the Garden

The Walker Art Center and MPR News sister station The Current on Wednesday announced they're ending the annual Rock the Garden music festival in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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New center aims to be a cultural incubator for generations in Lower Sioux Community

New center aims to be a cultural incubator for generations in Lower Sioux Community

COVID-19 delayed the construction and opening of the new community center at the Lower Sioux Indian Community in southwestern Minnesota. But with its doors finally open, those who enter find opportunity and a place of belonging.
by Hannah Yang

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A half-century of inspiring exploration, wonder: Minnesota astronomy group marks 50 years

A half-century of inspiring exploration, wonder: Minnesota astronomy group marks 50 years

The Minnesota Astronomical Society is marking 50 years of helping Minnesotans to view the wonders of the night sky. And it’ll celebrate the milestone this weekend with an free public event — including a nearly life-size replica of a lunar module.
by Andrew Krueger

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Latino poets group Palabristas marks 20 years

Latino poets group Palabristas marks 20 years

Palabristas emerged in 2002 as a national poetry reading event came to town. The group’s co-founder says Latino voices were missing from it.
by Vicki Adame

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Judge: St. Cloud State has improved equity in sports, but work remains to meet Title IX

Judge: St. Cloud State has improved equity in sports, but work remains to meet Title IX

Six years after female athletes sued over discrimination, a federal judge ruled that the university still needs to ensure that travel and per diem is equitable for men’s and women’s teams to comply with the 1972 law.
by Kirsti Marohn

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