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July 26, 2023

She became a sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince's ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a seething, shattering performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia.

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

Associated Press • Jul 26, 2023

She became a sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince's ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a seething, shattering performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia.

Take to the streets to discover Twin Cities history

Take to the streets to discover Twin Cities history

Luke Taylor • Jul 26, 2023

Walking tours, programmed by Minnesota Historical Society and others, offer a way to get to know local history, architecture, geology, and much more.

Coffee Break: Mick Jagger's 80th birthday

Coffee Break: Mick Jagger's 80th birthday

Jill Riley • Jul 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones do you want to hear?

Recipe & playlist: A falafel sandwich to make your summer

Recipe & playlist: A falafel sandwich to make your summer

Tay Elhindi • Jul 25, 2023

Assemble this sandwich with farmer’s market produce as a make-ahead lunch, dinner night-in with friends, or cut into quarters and serve as an appetizer.

Photos: Killer Mike takes First Avenue crowd to church

Photos: Killer Mike takes First Avenue crowd to church

Nikhil Kumaran • Jul 25, 2023

The Run the Jewels star shook the audience with his thunderous performance on Monday, July 24, in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: It's a heat wave playlist

Coffee Break: It's a heat wave playlist

Jill Riley • Jul 25, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs for the heat wave do you want to hear?

Head to the Minnesota River Valley for a techno fest with "no corporate nonsense"

Head to the Minnesota River Valley for a techno fest with "no corporate nonsense"

Michaelangelo Matos • Jul 24, 2023

Steven Centrific and his wife Jasmine Seuling talk Intellephunk’s most ambitious party of the year, The Great Beyond. It takes place over the weekend of July 28-30 at a campground in Franklin, Minn.

First Aid Kit play celebratory show in St. Paul

First Aid Kit play celebratory show in St. Paul

Sofia Haan and Sara Fish • Jul 24, 2023

Throughout their 90-minute set at Palace Theatre, the sister duo of Klara and Johanna Söderberg employed their signature harmonies and evocative lyricism to offer an evening of light, love, and beauty. 

Weyes Blood, Bon Iver lead Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 highlights

Weyes Blood, Bon Iver lead Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 highlights

Julia Schiff • Jul 24, 2023

The Pitchfork Music Festival returned once again to Chicago’s West Loop for the weekend of July 21-23.

Coffee Break: Obama's summer playlist

Coffee Break: Obama's summer playlist

Jill Riley • Jul 24, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Barack Obama’s 2023 summer playlist do you want to hear?

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