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December 05, 2022

McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.

Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

Emma Bowman • Dec 5, 2022

McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.

Watch Ondara's spellbinding MicroShow recorded at the Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis

Dec 2, 2022

Kenya-born, Minnesota-based singer-songwriter performed a solo acoustic set of songs from his latest album, ‘Spanish Villager No. 3,’ as well as some songs from his previous album, ‘Tales Of America (The Second Coming).’

Alex G performs in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Dec 2, 2022

While in the Twin Cities for a show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Alex G and his band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Ayisha Jaffer.

Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Darby Ottoson • Dec 2, 2022

If you don’t feel up for standing over a simmering pot for hours, we’ve made a list of standout spots to get soup in the Twin Cities.

Laura Hugo creates intricate songs that process trauma with tenderness

Laura Hugo creates intricate songs that process trauma with tenderness

Marla Khan-Schwartz and Jaida Grey Eagle • Dec 2, 2022

The Minneapolis-based Indigenous singer-songwriter is taking part in The Current’s Emerging Artists Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Duluth.

Third Man Records celebrates ’90s Minneapolis shoegaze on new compilation

Third Man Records celebrates ’90s Minneapolis shoegaze on new compilation

Erik Thompson • Dec 2, 2022

The Midwest shoegaze compilation Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2 includes songs by Colfax Abbey, 27 Various, Shapeshifter, Fauna, and Ousia.

Coffee Break: Kennedy Center Honorees

Coffee Break: Kennedy Center Honorees

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Dec 2, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who have received Kennedy Center Honors?

Glastonbury organizers say the festival will be Elton John's U.K. farewell show

Glastonbury organizers say the festival will be Elton John's U.K. farewell show

The Associated Press • Dec 2, 2022

Glastonbury Festival organizers say Elton John's performance on the 2023 festival's final night on June 25 will be his farewell show in the U.K.

89 Days of Winter '22-'23: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

89 Days of Winter '22-'23: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

Staff and Alexis Politz • Dec 2, 2022

All winter long, The Current’s diverse team of contributors will help you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to music, events, entertainment, and recreation.

Coffee Break: Christine McVie's legacy

Coffee Break: Christine McVie's legacy

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Dec 1, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Christine McVie do you want to hear?

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