Shows

The challenges of opening and running a restaurant
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it takes to start and manage a restaurant — and keep it open.
‘Loon lady’ turns passion into action to protect Minnesota’s iconic bird
Sheila Johnston started photographing loons as a hobby. Watching the loons struggle to survive made her a passionate advocate for Minnesota’s state bird, but one experience drove her to action.
MN Shortlist June 27-July 3: Stage legends, literary quests and brunch in fabulous heels
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
June rains set records around Minnesota
A number of Minnesota cities experienced significant rainfall throughout the month. Some totals were the most in state history.
‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed
The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark appeared briefly in court Friday morning where his attorney said that she asked jailers to remove her client from suicide watch.
'Behind the Red Velvet Curtain'
Joy Womack is one of the few American ballet dancers to train and perform at Russia’s storied Bolshoi Academy. Her new memoir, as told to MPR News’ Elizabeth Shockman, is an intimate look at what it takes to become one of the best ballerinas in the world.
Morning Announcements for June 27
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, June 27. Tell us what you’re celebrating!