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The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Taylor Ngiri Seaberg, leader of the band Black Velvet Punks, which mixes punk and hip hop with jazz and soul.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Two Twin Cities theater leaders take a final bow

Two Twin Cities theater leaders take a final bow

MPR News guest host Jacob Aloi speaks with two arts leaders, Peter Rothstein and Mark Nerenhausen, as they prepare to leave their positions at Theater Latté Da and Hennepin Theatre Trust.
by Jacob Aloi and Danelle Cloutier

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An update from Ukraine with a former Minnesotan

An update from Ukraine with a former Minnesotan

MPR News reporter Tim Nelson connects with former St Paul Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner, now living in Kyiv. Brian offers an update on life in Ukraine, the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the situations around the destroyed Kakhovka dam and more.
by Tim Nelson, Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Celebrating one year of 'Carbon Sound'

Celebrating one year of 'Carbon Sound'

The music stream, Carbon Sound, has reached its first anniversary. That’s one year of celebrating the depth, breadth and beauty of Black musical expression.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Minnesota's Chief Justice will step down: 'It's time to let someone else have a turn'

Minnesota's Chief Justice will step down: 'It's time to let someone else have a turn'

Lorie Gildea is one of the longest-serving chief justices in Minnesota Supreme Court history. She did not deny the possibility of serving as the University of Minnesota’s next president.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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'The only race of its kind': Women pilots take flight in historic competition

'The only race of its kind': Women pilots take flight in historic competition

One of the premiere air races in the U.S. starts in Grand Forks, N.D., this week. The Air Race Classic traces its roots to the early days of aviation. The competitors are all women and range from college students to seasoned commercial pilots.
by Dan Gunderson

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Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Despite scattered storms and cooler temperatures over the past week, a large part of the state continues to deal with a worsening drought. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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