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March 15, 2023

With pandemic restrictions lifted, tourists are returning to Mississippi's famous Blues Trail. Civil rights leaders are noticing some are now hungry for more context about the music's origins.

Mississippi is home of the blues and key to civil rights past. Locals tell the story

Mississippi is home of the blues and key to civil rights past. Locals tell the story

Kirk Siegler and Debbie Elliott • Mar 15, 2023

With pandemic restrictions lifted, tourists are returning to Mississippi's famous Blues Trail. Civil rights leaders are noticing some are now hungry for more context about the music's origins.

The Current announces new weekday afternoon host

The Current announces new weekday afternoon host

Mar 14, 2023

Paxton will step into the new role on Monday, April 10.

St. Patrick’s Day 2023: Celebrations in Minneapolis and St. Paul

St. Patrick’s Day 2023: Celebrations in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Darby Ottoson • Mar 14, 2023

Here are some ways to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Morgan Wade Captivates Sold-Out First Avenue Crowd

Morgan Wade Captivates Sold-Out First Avenue Crowd

Joel Swenson • Mar 14, 2023

Fast rising country star Morgan Wade made waves in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Coffee Break: Songs for Daylight Saving Time

Coffee Break: Songs for Daylight Saving Time

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 13, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for Daylight Saving Time/National Napping Day do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Ber, 'Halfway'

Album of the Week: Ber, 'Halfway'

Jade • Mar 13, 2023

This week we’re shining a spotlight on local musician Berit Dybing, aka Ber.

From viral dance hit to Oscar winner, RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' has a big night

From viral dance hit to Oscar winner, RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' has a big night

Stephen Thompson • Mar 13, 2023

In a field full of heavy hitters, the film's soundtrack to a dance battle won best original song at Sunday's Academy Awards, becoming the first-ever song from an Indian film to win the prize.

Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987

Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987

Kaitlyn Radde • Mar 10, 2023

Vinyl sales grew for the 16th consecutive year in 2022, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs. Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth.

Coffee Break: Produced by Rick Rubin

Coffee Break: Produced by Rick Rubin

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 10, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Rick Rubin do you want to hear?

Prince highway honor is one step closer to passage at the Capitol

Prince highway honor is one step closer to passage at the Capitol

Tim Nelson • Mar 9, 2023

A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol. 

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