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Since it was launched 20 years ago by Minnesota Public Radio, The Current has grown into much more than your average music radio station. 

It’s become a cultural hub for music lovers across Minnesota.

It’s where local artists are played alongside national names, and for many musicians, hearing their song on The Current isn’t just exciting — it’s a career milestone.

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with some of The Current’s staff. They’ll pull back the curtain on The Current’s sound and how it all comes together.

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For 20 years, The Current has been Minnesota’s music heartbeat — boosting local talent and introducing fresh sounds on the radio. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests pull back the curtain on the station’s sound and how it all comes together.

Since it was launched 20 years ago by Minnesota Public Radio, The Current has grown into much more than your average music radio station.It’s become a cultural hub for music lovers across Minnesota.It’s where local artists are played alongside national names, and for many musicians, hearing their song on The Current isn’t just exciting — it’s a career milestone.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with some of The Current’s staff. They’ll pull back the curtain on The Current’s sound and how it all comes together.

How The Current shapes Minnesota's music scene

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How The Current shapes Minnesota's music scene

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