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August 5, 2026 4:00 AM

Target Field concession workers plan one-day strike during Noah Kahan concert

Target Field concession workers will strike during Wednesday’s sold-out Noah Kahan concert as contract negotiations with Delaware North remain stalled over wage increases, tipped-worker classifications and health care eligibility.

by Regina Medina

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August 5, 2026 4:00 AM

TLC and Salt-N-Pepa concert at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand sells out

The concert is part of their “IT’S ICONIC” tour with En Vogue. Shows are scheduled at the Grandstand for each night of the Minnesota State Fair.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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July 30, 2026 1:53 PM

Minnesota choir set to head to South Korea for choral cultural exchange

On Friday, the music of Korea will be showcased in a special performance by the Oratorio Society of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota School of Music. Then in August, members of the choir will travel to South Korea for a cultural exchange.

by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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July 29, 2026 8:35 AM

Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash

Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash. His management says the accident happened in Dublin on Wednesday.

by The Associated Press

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July 9, 2026 4:50 AM

Bonnie Tyler, singer of ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday in a statement on her website.

by The Associated Press

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June 8, 2026 5:27 AM

Tony Award winners list: 'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical, 'Death of a Salesman' lives on

The 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway performances on Sunday in New York, but the star of the night was singer-songwriter P!nk, who hosted the show.

by Jennifer Vanasco

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June 6, 2026 7:00 AM

Prince sing-along and block party takes over downtown Minneapolis on Saturday

In honor of Prince’s birthday, Paisley Park and the City of Minneapolis are hosting a free sing-along to honor the artist and celebrate his favorite place in the world — Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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June 5, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota teacher helps kids feel connected through music

At Normandale Hills Elementary, music teacher Jeff Zupfer is helping students navigate a difficult school year through songs focused on joy, resilience and belonging.

by Jacob Aloi

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June 4, 2026 5:05 PM

Prince's estate announces new compilation record alongside single release

MPR News host Clay Masters speaks with music journalist Andrea Swensson about the new compilation record announced during Prince’s birthday celebration.

by Clay Masters, Gretchen Brown and Ben Revier