Buckwheat Zydeco's Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural Jr. dies
The international ambassador for Louisiana roots music died early Saturday morning of lung cancer.
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National Museum of African American History opens its doors
More than 100 years after it was originally proposed, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is opening its doors in Washington, D.C.
Minnesotans mark the opening of African-American museum in D.C.
St. Paul's first female police officer will be there, along with a group of Minnesotans, some of whom are also charter members for their contributions to the national grassroots effort that brought the museum to fruition.
Springsteen releases songs from the early days
Five previously unreleased tracks from the beginning of his career are part of a new Bruce Springsteen compilation "Chapter and Verse" which comes out today.
With 'Ragtime,' Latte Da puts down new roots
The company's latest musical is its first production since buying a permanent home in the Ritz Theater.
Somali artists bring new work to life in former Catholic school
The old classrooms house an exhibition that includes photographs, sculpture, videos, paintings and performance art.
'Born to Run' is a 500-page Springsteen show
Can't see The Boss in concert? Pick up his new memoir, which begins with 7-year-old Springsteen watching Elvis on TV. From $3-a-night shows to swooning stadiums, it's a wild and well-written ride.
Watch: Hillary Clinton deadpans on 'Between Two Ferns'
"What happens if you get pregnant? Are we going to be stuck with Tim Kaine for nine months?" host Zach Galifianakis asks.
Art Hounds: Three theater pieces
This week on Art Hounds: "Death of a Salesman," "Our Town" and "Queen."
Leonard Cohen's voice called a 'blessing'
Today's Morning Edition music is from "You Want it Darker" the title track from Leonard Cohen's forthcoming album.
Broadcast Journalist Series: Justin Ellis of ESPN the Magazine
As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series Justin Ellis, Senior Editor of ESPN the Magazine, joined MPR News host Tom Weber to talk about covering sports - the challenges, the ethics, and the compelling stories.
In 'Leave Me,' a mother does the unthinkable: She leaves
Known for her Young Adult fiction, Gayle Forman writes a book aimed at mothers who have a fantasy she believes is near-universal.
It's Leonard Cohen's birthday. The present is dark
On his 82nd birthday, Leonard Cohen has released a new song, the title track to his forthcoming album, "You Want It Darker".
Peaches to perform in Minneapolis after productive break between albums
During her hiatus, Peaches starred in a one-woman stage production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and also released a film version of her electro-rock opera "Peaches Does Herself." She also put out a book.
Neil Young protests Dakota Access pipeline with new song
The music video for Neil Young's new song, "Indian Givers," shows footage of the recent anti-pipeline protests, including a man who chained himself to construction equipment last week.
Supremes hit 'You Can't Hurry Love' based on gospel song
Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes was number one on the Billboard pop chart.
Star Tribune's Royce wins lifetime achievement honor at Iveys
Awards for overall excellence went to "Le Switch," "The Wizard of Oz" and "Glensheen."
Watch: The 4 best political moments from the Emmys
Julia Louis-Dreyfus issued a personal apology for the political climate and Jeb Bush called Jimmy Kimmel a "godless Hollywood hippie."
Beethoven, Prince -- and football: MN Orchestra plays Vikings-Packers halftime show
With more than 65,000 in attendance, it was the orchestra's largest live audience ever.
Red Lake Nation holds first indigenous food summit
Hundreds of tribe members and others from around the region spent the weekend on the Red Lake Nation reservation in northern Minnesota learning how to grow and gather indigenous food