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MPR News has simplified your research process and has everything you need to know about the candidates running for local, state and federal office to prepare for voting in Minnesota's General Election on Nov. 3.

Talking Volumes 2026

Talking Volumes 2026

Twenty-seven seasons in, Talking Volumes — presented by MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune — remains one of the region’s most anticipated literary event series. This fall, five bestselling authors sit down with award-winning journalists Kerri Miller and Catharine Richert for deep conversations about their books, their lives, and the ideas shaping our world. And we’ll do it all in a welcoming new home: The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University.

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Bemidji vigil honors families of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives

Bemidji vigil honors families of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives

Ten years ago, Jeremy Jourdain went missing. Five years ago, Nevaeh Kingbird disappeared. Families, allies and community gathered on Saturday in Bemidji to remember the two young people and to honor all missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.

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Shruthi Rajasekar melds Indian and Western classical traditions in 'Sarojini'

Shruthi Rajasekar melds Indian and Western classical traditions in 'Sarojini'

Indian classical music meets Minnesota choral music in Shruthi Rajasekar’s ‘Sarojini,’ performed by Nirmala Rajasekar, Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi and VocalEssence. Listen as host Tom Crann speaks with Shruthi about the piece and enjoy a broadcast of the concert with host Tom Crann at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, on YourClassical MPR.

The Current

This Minnesotan started performing at age 3. Now at 14, she’s on 'The Voice'

This Minnesotan started performing at age 3. Now at 14, she’s on 'The Voice'

Brooklyn Marie has been performing on stages since she was 3 years old. Now, at 14, she’s competing on "The Voice" and charting her course as an up-and-coming singer.