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Music

Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities

Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities

One of the most overlooked and under-valued reasons new college grads and young professionals move to the Twin Cities is its vibrant local music scene.
by Chris Roberts

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Cirque de Soleil influence ripples through Minnesota performers

Cirque de Soleil influence ripples through Minnesota performers

The upcoming Cirque de Soleil performance is of special significance to the growing number of Minnesotans who are honing their own circus skills.
by Euan Kerr

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Commentary: Black water and Michael Jackson

The memorial service for pop star Michael Jackson has tentatively been set for Tuesday, July 7. Like many people, commentator Gordon Stewart heard the news last week while driving in the car.

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After 35 years with APHC Keillor looks back and forward

After 35 years with APHC Keillor looks back and forward

This weekend a large crowd came to Avon, Minnesota, for the special 35th-anniversary broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion.
by Euan Kerr

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Local band does good

Local band does good

From hometown shows to the top of the billboard charts, Soul Asylum has reached the heights of national success. Midmorning speaks with the band's lead singer about the track of his 25+ year career with Soul Asylum and as a solo artist.

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Two Many Banjos perform on Radio Heartland

Two Many Banjos perform on Radio Heartland

Everybody knows a banjo joke or two. But what happens when the plucky bluegrass instrument takes over a band? Can you have too much of a good thing?
by Dale Connelly

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Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson on Radio Heartland

Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson on Radio Heartland

Husband and wife duo Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson perform songs from "Rattlin' Bones" live in the studio.
by Dale Connelly

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Minnesota Orchestra announces $40M expansion

Minnesota Orchestra announces $40M expansion

The Minnesota Orchestra today announced a $40 million expansion of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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The Baldwin Sisters together on Radio Heartland

The Baldwin Sisters together on Radio Heartland

Christina Baldwin and Jennifer Baldwin Peden perform together in a production of "Sister Stories," commissioned for them by Nautilus Music Theater.
by Dale Connelly

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