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June 12, 2024

The country singer brought The Stampede Tour to Minneapolis on Tuesday, June 11. Debbii Dawson and Durand Jones performed opening sets.

Photos: Orville Peck puts on spectacular show at the Armory

Photos: Orville Peck puts on spectacular show at the Armory

Laura Buhman • Jun 12, 2024

The country singer brought The Stampede Tour to Minneapolis on Tuesday, June 11. Debbii Dawson and Durand Jones performed opening sets.

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

Jun 12, 2024

Plan ahead for a busy weekend of celebrations, concerts, block parties, and more.

Coffee Break: Day of the Dolls

Coffee Break: Day of the Dolls

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 12, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about dolls or from doll-related bands would you like to hear?

French singer Françoise Hardy has died at 80

French singer Françoise Hardy has died at 80

Ayana Archie • Jun 12, 2024

Hardy was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer in 2004, and also had laryngeal cancer.

Efren Maldonado of 12 Rods, Plastik Boxes has died

Efren Maldonado of 12 Rods, Plastik Boxes has died

Reed Fischer • Jun 11, 2024

The Blaine-based keyboardist and producer died on Friday, June 7.

Coffee Break: National Say Hi Day

Coffee Break: National Say Hi Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 11, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about saying hi or hello would you like to hear?

Good News: music to calm dogs in cars

Good News: music to calm dogs in cars

Ayisha Jaffer • Jun 11, 2024

This week on Good News, we have a look at some songs that can help your dog feel more comfortable on long car trips.

Photos: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss make magic at Mystic Lake

Photos: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss make magic at Mystic Lake

Laura Buhman • Jun 10, 2024

The stars of rock and bluegrass came together on their Can’t Let Go tour at Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake, Minnesota. JD McPherson was the opening act.

Kim Gordon floors Fine Line with unyielding power

Kim Gordon floors Fine Line with unyielding power

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Jun 10, 2024

The experimental rock musician performed in Minneapolis on Friday evening. Infinite River opened up.

Coffee Break: Leave a Message

Coffee Break: Leave a Message

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 10, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about messages or communication would you like to hear?

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