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December 18, 2012

As Nicholas David would say, “Holy buckets!” It was another long, drawn-out elimination process on NBC’s The Voice, as Eagan’s Nicholas David (who we know as Nick “The Feelin” Mrozinski) performed as one of three final contestants. But as the last minutes of the season ticked by, host Carson Daly revealed that our homeboy placed…

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Nicholas David takes third place on The Voice

Andrea Swensson • Dec 18, 2012

As Nicholas David would say, “Holy buckets!” It was another long, drawn-out elimination process on NBC’s The Voice, as Eagan’s Nicholas David (who we know as Nick “The Feelin” Mrozinski) performed as one of three final contestants. But as the last minutes of the season ticked by, host Carson Daly revealed that our homeboy placed…

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Absolutely Cuckoo: Minnesota covers ‘The 69 Love Songs’

Andrea Swensson • Dec 18, 2012

Minnesota musicians have banded together to pay tribute to the Magnetic Fields by covering all 69 tracks from their three-disc concept album 69 Love Songs. “The band is an indie rock institution, and it’s their most classic album,” Matt Latterell recently told the Local Show. Latterell worked with Chuck Terhark to assemble the compilation, build…

9:30 CoffeeBreak: Legal Issues

9:30 CoffeeBreak: Legal Issues

Dec 18, 2012

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break we are looking for songs with a "legal theme". Songs about law, court, any legal jargon that you can think of. We want to know what songs you think we should play.

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The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Walmart + Facebook = BFF

Jade • Dec 18, 2012

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about Walmart's huge promotion with Facebook and they look at ways to get help this holiday season if you are feeling a little overwhelmed.

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A local music lover’s guide to last-minute holiday gifts

Andrea Swensson • Dec 18, 2012

I don’t know about you, but I will use any excuse possible to do my shopping online and in independent stores instead of facing the malls at this time of year. And lucky for us, we live in such a fertile music and arts community that there’s really no reason to patronize those overcrowded big-box…

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Today in Music History: Keith Richards is 69 Today

Dec 18, 2012

Chubby Checker kept "The Twist" going, Bob Dylan became an actor and Keith Richards was welcomed into the world.

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Local Gig List: December 18-23

Andrea Swensson • Dec 18, 2012

The big theme for concerts this week is the so-called end of the world, which the Mayans predicted to take place on Friday, December 21, 2012. Just in case, there are lots of events planned for the Saturday and Sunday of this weekend as well. Tuesday, December 18 Lady Heat Hot Soul Party Holiday ShakedownIcehouse,…

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Bob Mould shares first clip from new concert DVD, answers fans’ questions on Reddit

Andrea Swensson • Dec 17, 2012

Bob Mould is the latest musician to use Reddit to host an AMA (ask me anything) with his fans, and today’s conversation provided quite a few little tidbits—the most timely of which was a preview clip of his new concert DVD, See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould, which…

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9:30 Coffee Break: Peace and Positivity

Dec 17, 2012

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break we want to hear your suggestions for songs that have a peaceful and positive message.

The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Chris Kluwe Needs #Focus

The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Chris Kluwe Needs #Focus

Jade • Dec 17, 2012

Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the return of local favorites to the field, and Chris Kluwe's recent tweet rants about focus.

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