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The Current's Andrea Swensson on SXSW's Minnesota ties

Cathy Wurzer talks with The Current's Andrea Swensson from the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U of M study: Can rock music make you racist?

A University of Minnesota study finds that when people listen to music that is culturally relevant to them, it conjures warm feelings about their own racial or ethnic group.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Revolution reunites to benefit heart health

The Revolution reunites to benefit heart health

On Sunday, Feb. 19, Prince and the Revolution, minus Prince, will reunite for a special concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
by Jim Bickal

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Whitney Houston remembered at NJ hometown funeral

Whitney Houston remembered at NJ hometown funeral

Clapping hands and swaying to gospel hymns in the church where Whitney Houston's powerful voice once wowed her congregation, the biggest names in entertainment sang along with the choir to remember the pop superstar at her hometown funeral Saturday.

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The Current's Andrea Swensson on Bon Iver's Grammy wins

Bon Iver, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based band, led by Justin Vernon, won best new artist at the Grammy Awards. Andrea Swensson who writes for the Local Current blog talks with Cathy Wurzer about the group's success.
by Cathy Wurzer

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List of Grammy winners

Here is a list of Grammy winners in select major categories.

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Adele wins 6 Grammys, including album of the year

Adele wins 6 Grammys, including album of the year

With six awards, Adele has matched Beyonce for most Grammy wins in a night by a female act. Adele's six wins Sunday night include album, record and song of the year. Adele's "21" was 2011's best-selling album. It's sold more than six million units in the United States.

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Music, film superstar Whitney Houston dies

Music, film superstar Whitney Houston dies

Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. The cause of her death is unknown.

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Sarah Lutman to leave SPCO

Sarah Lutman to leave SPCO

Sarah Lutman is leaving her position as president and managing director of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to start an independent consulting practice.
by Bill Catlin

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