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Wildfires that officials say will burn into the fall have already scorched more than 70,000 acres, including huge swaths of the wilderness. But experts say fire is needed for a healthy forest.
You’re invited to join The Current at venues across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota this spring and summer for music and fun. The Current's hosts will provide the soundtrack and a special guest will perform at each event. Each of The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.
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Firefighters are removing underbrush surrounding hundreds of homes and cabins around Ely, and installing temporary pumps, hoses and sprinklers, to protect them from the wildfires still burning around the Boundary Waters.
This Friday, July 24, Sarah Hicks leads the Minnesota Orchestra in a salute to composer John Williams! This program features some of Williamsʼ most beloved and unforgettable music of the silver screen. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, on YourClassical MPR.
The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media are partnering for special programming connected to the 2026 Eaux Claires Festival.