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May 02, 2022

After the pandemic forced a hiatus and venue changes in recent years, the weekend music festival returned to its original setup in Winona to celebrate some of Minnesota’s top musical talents.

Photos: Mid West Music Fest roars back in Winona

Photos: Mid West Music Fest roars back in Winona

Darin Kamnetz and Carly Hauschild • May 2, 2022

After the pandemic forced a hiatus and venue changes in recent years, the weekend music festival returned to its original setup in Winona to celebrate some of Minnesota’s top musical talents.

Rabeca's journey to Mid West Music Fest

Rabeca's journey to Mid West Music Fest

Colleen Cowie • May 2, 2022

Colleen Cowie chronicles her band’s behind-the-scenes experience at Winona’s big music festival.

Coffee Break: party songs

Coffee Break: party songs

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 2, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a party?

Album of the Week: Arcade Fire, 'WE'

Album of the Week: Arcade Fire, 'WE'

Jade • May 2, 2022

The band’s sixth studio album was created during the longest uninterrupted period of writing in their history.

The Judds and Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame

The Judds and Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame

The Associated Press • May 2, 2022

Charles and The Judds join two veteran recording musicians in the hall, including the first drummer to join the institution.

Girlpool and Let's Eat Grandma explore the inherent grief of growing up

Girlpool and Let's Eat Grandma explore the inherent grief of growing up

Reanna Cruz • May 2, 2022

Two new albums from Let's Eat Grandma and Girlpool wistfully accept the inherent grief that comes with facing adulthood.

Naomi Judd, country music matriarch of The Judds, is dead at 76

Naomi Judd, country music matriarch of The Judds, is dead at 76

Hazel Cills • Apr 30, 2022

Naomi Judd recorded and performed with daughter Wynonna. She was also the mother of actress Ashley Judd.

Coffee Break: Willie Nelson's outlaws and accomplices

Coffee Break: Willie Nelson's outlaws and accomplices

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 29, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what outlaw country artists or Willie Nelson duets do you want to hear?

Watch the video for Doug Collins and the Receptionists' new single, "Drinkin' Again"

Luke Taylor • Apr 28, 2022

The video for the song was filmed on location at the landmark Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis.

On 'Palomino,' Miranda Lambert wants to be wild and free

On 'Palomino,' Miranda Lambert wants to be wild and free

Brittney McKenna • Apr 28, 2022

Miranda Lambert's Palomino is, at its heart, an album about the freedom afforded by the open road. But where country music's stuck on back roads, Lambert speeds down the interstate.

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