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An orchestra fantasy comes true
For "accomplished amateurs," the chance to play with the Minnesota Orchestra is a treat, as well as a challenge.
Mia exhibit celebrates gay male sexuality
The artist Joe Sinness said he wants to create a space where gay male sexuality is recognized and embraced.
Hippies came to Minneapolis 50 years ago
Today's Morning Edition music is from the Electric Prunes with "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night."
Cassidy and Jones only mother and son to hit number one
Today's Morning Edition music is from "Da Doo Ron Ron" by Shaun Cassidy which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today.
Kirby Puckett on what made the '87 team so special
Former Twins players are gathering in Minnesota this weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their World Series victory in 1987. But they will be missing their on-field leader.
The Beatles released "Baby You're a Rich Man" in the U.S. 50 years ago
Today's Morning Edition music is from "Baby You're a Rich Man" by the Beatles which was released in the U.S. 50 years ago today.
'American Fires' tells a true story of love and arson in rural Virginia
In 2012 and 2013, Accomack County, Va., was plagued by arson. The culprits, it turned out, were a local man and his girlfriend. In a new book, journalist Monica Hesse tells their story.
George Romero, 'Night Of The Living Dead' director, dies at 77
The legendary film director died in his sleep on Sunday with his family by his side, "following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer."
Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau, known for 'Mission: Impossible' dies at 89
It was Landau's role as the haunting Bela Lugosi in Tim Burton's biopic, Ed Wood, that scored him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1994.
Reina Del Cid talks about her musical evolution
Reina Del Cid visited The Current's studio and played a warm set of music in conversation with Andrea Swensson and Tom Weber.
A favorite in waiting: Alison Bechdel's 'Dykes To Watch Out For'
Alison Bechdel is one of the few cartoonists who appears twice on our list of 100 favorite comics and graphic novels -- but many readers overlooked her beloved cult strip "Dykes To Watch Out For."
Queen, with Lambert in for Mercury, playing the X
Original guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are joined by lead singer Adam Lambert, who was the runner-up on season 8 of "American Idol."
Glory days over for Minnesota's historic music studios?
Minnesota's long enjoyed a reputation as one of the best spots off the coasts to tap music production talent and technology. But that legacy industry is facing immense competitive pressure as the business changes.
Minnesota judge cancels Universal deal with Prince estate
A Minnesota judge ruled Thursday that Universal Music Group should be released from a music rights deal with Prince's estate.
If Thoreau were alive, he'd be 'shouting from the rafters,' biographer says
Henry David Thoreau, author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, was born 200 years ago in 1817. Biographer Kevin Dann says the philosopher's ideas about individual sovereignty remain relevant today.
Ramones release deluxe edition of 'Leave Home' 40 years after the original
It features new remixed versions of the songs, previously unreleased rough mixes and a live show recorded at CBGB's in 1977.
Art Hounds: Puppeteers from around the world hang out in St. Paul
This week on Art Hounds: the National Puppetry Festival, a new opera about the mother of Martin Luther King Jr., and the Rolling River Music Festival.
'Eloise At The Museum' tells the story behind the beloved mischief-maker
The 6-year-old children's book character struck a chord when she debuted in the 1950s. Now a new exhibition shines a light on how Eloise came to be.
'Goodbye, Vitamin': a wryly comic novel about breakups, job anxiety and memory loss
Reluctant to deal with depressing material, author Rachel Khong weaves comedy into grief.