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June 27, 2023

Previously held in St. Paul and Waconia, the festival makes its return with Third Eye Blind and Big Boi in downtown Minneapolis.

Taste of Minnesota takes over downtown Minneapolis

Taste of Minnesota takes over downtown Minneapolis

Lianna Matt McLernon • Jun 27, 2023

Previously held in St. Paul and Waconia, the festival makes its return with Third Eye Blind and Big Boi in downtown Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: Songs that make you feel young at heart

Coffee Break: Songs that make you feel young at heart

Jill Riley • Jun 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that tap into your fountain of youth should we play?

Photos: MPR at the Twin Cities Pride Parade

Photos: MPR at the Twin Cities Pride Parade

Jun 26, 2023

Hosts representing The Current and YourClassical MPR took part in Minnesota Public Radio’s float at the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March Honoring Ashley Rukes in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Hippo Campus warm up chilly evening at Bayfront Park

Hippo Campus warm up chilly evening at Bayfront Park

Mark Nicklawske and Keely Zynda • Jun 26, 2023

Hippo Campus performed at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Saturday, June 24, joined by fellow Minnesota bands, Miloe and WHY NOT.

Outlaw Festival brings together Willie Nelson fans and friends

Outlaw Festival brings together Willie Nelson fans and friends

Sofia Haan and Steven Cohen • Jun 26, 2023

Somerset Amphitheater hosted Nelson, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Trampled By Turtles, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Particle Kid for a day-long festival.

Listen to The Swell Season, 'The Answer Is Yes'

Listen to The Swell Season, 'The Answer Is Yes'

Stephen Thompson • Jun 26, 2023

Once an Oscar winner, the duo of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová returns with a sentimental celebration of lives lived in gratitude, without regret.

Coffee Break: Top British punk songs

Coffee Break: Top British punk songs

Jill Riley • Jun 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which British punk songs should we play?

Taylor Swift brings flawless theatrics, profound intimacy to Minneapolis

Taylor Swift brings flawless theatrics, profound intimacy to Minneapolis

Macie Rasmussen • Jun 26, 2023

A recap of Swift’s triumphant performance at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Album of the Week: Jason Isbell, "Weathervanes"

Album of the Week: Jason Isbell, "Weathervanes"

Jade • Jun 26, 2023

Isbell's raw and honest vocals are soaked in a southern accent that softens the edges of his voice, but never the message.

BET Awards honor hip-hop as stars pay tribute to legends such as Tina Turner

BET Awards honor hip-hop as stars pay tribute to legends such as Tina Turner

The Associated Press • Jun 26, 2023

Sunday's biggest surprise at the 2023 BET Awards came when Quavo and Offset, the surviving members of Migos, performed in front of an image of Takeoff, who died in a shooting last December.

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