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December 30, 2016

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan recorded two songs for his 'Blood on the Tracks' album at Studio 80 in Minneapolis, "Hello, Goodbye" by The Beatles was the No. 1 single in the country; Emerson, Lake & Palmer broke up; today is the birthday of not one, but two of The Monkees.

Today in Music History: Dylan recorded two 'Blood on the Tracks' songs in MPLS

Today in Music History: Dylan recorded two 'Blood on the Tracks' songs in MPLS

Dec 30, 2016

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan recorded two songs for his 'Blood on the Tracks' album at Studio 80 in Minneapolis, "Hello, Goodbye" by The Beatles was the No. 1 single in the country; Emerson, Lake & Palmer broke up; today is the birthday of not one, but two of The Monkees.

Top 89 of 2016: Music Videos

Top 89 of 2016: Music Videos

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 30, 2016

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite music videos released in 2016, and the results are in!

Top 89 of 2016: Twin Cities Concerts

Top 89 of 2016: Twin Cities Concerts

Dec 30, 2016

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the local music lover -- voted for your favorite Twin Cities concerts of 2016, and the results are in!

Top 89 of 2016: Albums

Top 89 of 2016: Albums

Dec 30, 2016

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite albums released in 2016, and the results are in!

Top 89 of 2016: New Artists

Top 89 of 2016: New Artists

Dec 30, 2016

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite new artists that emerged in 2016, and the results are in!

Top 89 of 2016: New Local Bands

Top 89 of 2016: New Local Bands

Dec 30, 2016

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite new local artists that emerged in 2016, and the results are in!

Music news: Run-D.M.C. sue Walmart and Amazon for $50 million

Music news: Run-D.M.C. sue Walmart and Amazon for $50 million

Jay Gabler • Dec 29, 2016

Today's top music news items include Run-D.M.C. suing retailers for copping their look, memories of Debbie Reynolds, and an album announcement from Dan Auerbach.

New Year’s Eve 2016 in the Twin Cities: Where the bands are

New Year’s Eve 2016 in the Twin Cities: Where the bands are

Hanna Bubser • Dec 29, 2016

Crystal Ball International Market Square, Minneapolis $60/$250 The Crystal Ball is one of the largest New Year’s Eve events in the country, and this year it is host to the Prince tribute band Ovation. There will also be DJs, Go-Go dancers, and performers from Dragon’s Fire Theater. Tickets and information here King Fine Line, Minneapolis…

Radio Heartland In-Studio Highlights from 2016

Radio Heartland In-Studio Highlights from 2016

Mike Pengra • Dec 29, 2016

Radio Heartland Program Director Mike Pengra conducted more than 30 in-studio sessions during 2016, and as the year draws to a close, Mike shares a few in-studio highlights from Radio Heartland's most recent trip around the sun.

On The Enduring Power Of David Bowie's Parting Gift

On The Enduring Power Of David Bowie's Parting Gift

NPR Staff • Dec 29, 2016

'Blackstar,' the album David Bowie released days before his death in January, set the tone for a fraught year. 'This was an album that many of us returned to to cope with 2016,' says NPR's Ann Powers.

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