News and Interviews1 dead, 6 injured after mass shooting at Minneapolis punk showMPR News Staff • Aug 14, 2023Minneapolis police are looking for the suspects who shot seven people, killing one man, Friday night at a punk rock show.
Home StoriesIt's #BillionGirlSummer: Taylor, Beyoncé and 'Barbie' made for one epic trifectaBilal Qureshi • Aug 11, 2023This summer, three women at the peak of their powers lead a spectacular pop culture revival. Barbie, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift shattered records and created a communal economy of irrational exuberance.
In MemoriamSongwriter Rodriguez has died at age 81The Associated Press • Aug 9, 2023Sixto Rodriguez, who lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom he was unaware of, died Tuesday in Detroit. He was 81.
News and Interviews'Searching for Sugar Man' tells story of RodriguezEuan Kerr • Aug 9, 2023The 2012 film "Searching for Sugar Man" tells the bizarre story of what happened decades later when some fans went on a hunt for their idol. Revisit this feature from MPR News, republished in light of the passing of Rodriguez at age 81.
Home StoriesA firsthand account of hip-hop's early days in Minnesota Derrick Stevens • Aug 7, 2023Derrick Stevens shares his firsthand experience as a witness to and participant in the birth of hip-hop and in its emergence in the Twin Cities.
News and InterviewsBer talks festivals – including new one in MinneapolisJill Riley • Aug 3, 2023The inaugural North By North Loop Festival in Minneapolis will feature Ber, Lissie, Mike Kota, Nur-D, Turn Turn Turn and others.
News and InterviewsFormer dancers accuse Lizzo of harrassment Dustin Jones • Aug 2, 2023Court documents detail two years of disturbing allegations made against the four-time Grammy winning artist, who has become an international figure in part for championing women and body positivity.
News and InterviewsThis Minneapolis library has a hidden gem for record loversNatalia Toledo • Aug 2, 2023The Minneapolis Central branch of Hennepin County Library has a vinyl listening room for deep audio exploration.
News and InterviewsAlan Sparhawk and Charlie Parr lend voices to new animated series, 'Hamby' Reed Fischer • Aug 2, 2023Minneapolis-based musician and producer Matt Latterell has released the sitcom pilot for a new comedic animated series.
Home StoriesThe Current at the Minnesota State Fair 2023 Aug 1, 2023Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth throughout the fair for events featuring Lady Midnight, Aby Wolf, Faith Boblett, Kiss the Tiger, Colin Bracewell, Dad Bod, Laamar, Sophia Eris and many more.