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Join MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

Join MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota Public Radio is back in a big way at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Join MPR News, The Current, and YourClassical MPR at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, August 21 through September 1, 2025. We’ll be holding down our usual spot, near Judson and Nelson, with lots of fun and festivities to be had all day, every day.

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‘We watch for that light of a new day’: Annunciation Catholic Church returns for first services after mass shooting

‘We watch for that light of a new day’: Annunciation Catholic Church returns for first services after mass shooting

Parish leaders said light would follow a dark chapter at the church days after two children were killed and 18 injured in a shooting there.

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A celebration of the earth

A celebration of the earth

We’re contemplating the importance and mystery of our planet on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with two hours of Earth-themed works, including selections from the 2025 BBC Proms festival. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

The Current

Aug. 29 in Music History: Happy birthday to Elizabeth Fraser

Aug. 29 in Music History: Happy birthday to Elizabeth Fraser

Oasis released 'Definitely Maybe'; Fats Domino was rescued from the flood; The Kinks released "Lola"; and Michael Jackson was born, Today in Music History.