Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
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From Minnesota Public Radio News, MPR News producers Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie share a passion for movies. Each week, they take a break from their day jobs to talk about what they've seen lately.
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Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.
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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening.
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Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
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Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you each weekday.
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MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner with the latest research on our changing climate.
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Music discussion with the staff of The Current
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Grammar Grater is a weekly podcast about English words, grammar, and usage for the Information Age.
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“Aw Jeez” is a Fargo recap podcast from the frozen land of murder and mayhem: Minnesota. Every week we discuss what went down and who’s dead now. Comedians, cast and crew stop by to share behind-the-scene details.
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Bruce Kramer lived a remarkably rich life because of – not despite – an incurable, always fatal disease: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was diagnosed with ALS December 6, 2010. While the disease diminished his body, it expanded his life and spirit. He shared that experience with Minnesota Public Radio News host Cathy Wurzer over nearly five year of conversations.
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74 Seconds tells the story of a July 2016 traffic stop that ended with the world watching a man die, live on their phones. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer who is about to go on trial for his death, Jeronimo Yanez. Through comprehensive reporting, MPR News examines this intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.
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In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the world will be watching. The Minnesota Public Radio newsroom, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on this monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.
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First Year Out is a podcast from Minnesota Public Radio News chronicling two young women as they navigate their first year of college. Marissa Abara and Erianna Jiles take listeners with them through their ups and downs as they grapple with becoming adults -- managing money, relationships, coursework and family. Though they are fast friends, Marissa and Erianna come from different backgrounds, and they're up against very different experiences at school.
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Oil. It’s in your tires, your makeup, your kids’ toys, your gas tank. And the pipelines that get it to you have become the focus of growing protests, from Keystone XL to Dakota Access. On Rivers of Oil from Minnesota Public Radio News, we’ll look at those pipelines buried beneath our feet, how they’ve come to the forefront of an epic tug of war between reliance and risk, and how we all have a role to play in this story.
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George Floyd’s death was a tragedy and a wake up call — expanding a global conversation about race and racism. And young children have been watching it all. So how do we help them make sense of this? Early Risers is a podcast from Little Moments Count and MPR with frank facts, engaging stories and real how-tos for anyone who cares about raising children with a clear-eyed understanding of cultural differences, race and implicit bias. Hosted by Dianne Haulcy of The Family Partnership.
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Ken Rudin, an expert in American politics and campaign history, joins MPR News host Kerri Miller every week for a conversation about the latest on President Trump, Congress, and the American political scene.
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The Current Music News is the essential daily listen for fans of all genres to catch up on what matters in the music world. Hosts Jay Gabler and Jade break down industry developments to explain how they affect you, fill you in on breaking news about upcoming releases, and surprise you with strange-but-true stories. It’s a quick, fun and informative rundown that will make you think, make you laugh, and help you understand what’s happening onstage and behind the scenes in popular music. There’ ...
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to highlighting the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. Food is the storyteller while host Capri S. Cafaro serves as your audio tour guide through this region spanning 12 states. The show aims to weave a tapestry of cultural diversity, immigration history, migration patterns and agricultural variations in each episode. Expect to gain new insights about Midwestern foodways through compelling interviews with historian ...
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Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is a public affairs show produced by Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Joanne is a retired journalist and Siouxland Catholic Radio Board member. Joanne guests include Bishop R. Walker Nickless, Diocese of Sioux City; regional areas of interest such as the Herreid Military Museum in Luverne, Minnesota; and national speakers and authors including Lt. Col. Scott Mann, Operation Pineapple Express. Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is made possible in part by Mary's ...
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Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. MCC supports the ministry of our state’s Catholic bishops by: Working with political and community leaders to shape legislation that serves human dignity and the common good. Educating Catholics and the public about the ethical and moral framework that should be applied to public policy choices. Mobilizing the Catholic community to make its voice heard in the public arena.
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The Dads are Talking is a collection of insightful, engaging, and deeply personal conversations with talented, passionate everyday dads. Host and dad Jeff Achen invites his fellow dads into conversations that will enlighten and entertain you with episodes focused on a wide range of topics for any father to grow in their relationship with their child.
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"Newsmakers" is a weekly news and current affairs talk show produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau. The program's host/producer is Ezra Wall (pictured above) with La Crosse senior news editor/producer John Davis. Interviews on the program explore politics, education, the environment and other regional issues relevant to southwest Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota and Iowa.
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A weekly conversation with a revolving group of hosts and expert guests about policy issues, that works to stay above the rhetoric and away from the politics of the day.
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Atheists Talk Radio Show is a weekly production of Minnesota Atheists. It airs in Twin Cities on AM 950 KTNF at 9:00 AM Sunday mornings or stream live at http://www.am950ktnf.com. Minnesota Atheists is Minnesota's oldest and largest atheist organization. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that seeks to promote the positive contributions of atheism to society and to maintain separation of state and church. Our bylaws are available here. Each year we hold eight monthly mem ...
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Laura Flanders is a best-selling author and the host of Laura Flanders and Friends (formerly The Laura Flanders Show), a syndicated weekly program airing on Public TV in which she talks to creative thinkers and change-makers from the worlds of politics, arts and the new economy. In her weekly commentary, The "F" Word, she tells you what she thinks. The "F" Word is heard on the Progressive Voices Channel on Tune-In and is made available free to radio stations who appreciate an upbeat, radical ...
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Alot of people know me as a phenomenal performance artist, radio personality, music historian, and so many more great titles. For a long time, I mean for years people been suggesting that I do a podcast, and just talk because I have a gift to speak to the soul of the people, and I feel energy in ways most don't. So I'm taking a chance and believing in my voice God blessed me with. Today I finally put out my 1st podcast called "We All Go Through It" episode 1 It's raw, bold, and I'm being ver ...
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Minnesota baker competes for ‘Blue Ribbon’ on Netflix competition
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The Minnesota State Fair is of course known for its food. But some of the best food you can’t try: The baking competitions. Thousands of people enter every year in hopes of getting a blue ribbon. And this year, there’s another type of competition happening: This one is on your TV screen. The Netflix show is “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship” and it’…
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COVID on the rise; Minnesota appeals court rules in favor of Life Time Fitness
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The Minnesota appeals court sided today with Life Time Fitness over a candidate for governor in a free-speech case. And COVID-19 has been on the rise since the Fourth of July in Minnesota and that has some Minnesota pediatricians concerned as the new school year draws near. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by E…
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Southern Minnesota is under an excessive heat warning until this evening when the hot and humid air could spark severe storms. We have the details on the forecast and find out what the Minnesota State Fair is doing to keep animals safe from this heat and humidity. On top of the heat wave, we’re seeing a summer wave in COVID cases, and the latest ro…
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Ranking some of the State Fair’s weirdest moments
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Many of us are familiar with the butter head sculptures and crop art that have become beloved traditions of the Minnesota State Fair. But there’s a whole other side to the fair’s history — one filled with strange exhibits and peculiar attractions. MPR News arts editor Max Sparber wrote an article exploring some of the fair’s most unusual moments. H…
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Why northern lights have been more common in Minnesota this year
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This year we’ve had ample opportunity to see northern lights, even in the Twin Cities. And if it feels like its been more than normal, you're not wrong. There likely will still be even more chances if you haven’t seen them yet. We wanted to know why Minnesota has seen so many aurora displays. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Bob Lysak, a profe…
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Ask an epidemiologist: Who should get the new COVID vaccine?
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The latest COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to your local pharmacy and doctor’s office. They were approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration last Thursday. Health officials are recommending that people take the opportunity to fortify their immune systems against the latest variant of the virus. But across the country, people have been slo…
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High heat could be dangerous for fairgoers — and animals
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The Twin Cities, Mankato, Rochester and a part of western Wisconsin were under an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Monday. Folks going to the state fair were warned to stay hydrated and take it easy. But what about the thousands of animals at the fair? MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard about the heat. And she…
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Interview with Tai'Shaun Seals Valedictorian from Muskegon Heights
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Interview with Tai'Shaun Seals Valedictorian from Muskegon HeightsBy WUVS 103.7 The Beat
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Interview with Willie German Jr. from the DNC
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Interview with Willie German Jr. from the DNCBy WUVS 103.7 The Beat
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Torn N 2 with Gregory T. Roberts and Melvin Burns II with guests Ron Jenkins and Mickey Wallace
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Ronald Jenkins will discuss the Boys Night Out event taking place tonight at Mona Lake. Additionally, Mickey Wallace from Healthwest Muskegon will address critical issues surrounding mental health within the Black community. This informative segment aims to highlight community engagement and mental health awareness.…
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The role of higher education in Minnesota
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It’s back to school time. Over the last year, campuses across the U.S. became the center of protests. At some schools, that led to peaceful discourse. Others saw unrest and police intervention. MPR News host Kerri Miller talked with three higher education leaders at Macalester College. You’ll hear their plans for the new academic year and how they …
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Cooling centers open in Twin Cities metro area. MPD investigates fatal shooting of teen
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Cooling centers in the Twin Cities metro are open to the public amid dangerously hot weather Monday. And Minneapolis police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl on Saturday.By Minnesota Public Radio
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Today’s Song of the Day is “Don’t Call It Love” from Swim Surreal & Zero 7’s album In The Half Light, out now.By Minnesota Public Radio
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Molly Jong-Fast and Mark Leibovich on The Democratic Convention
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We're joined once again by Mark Leibovich from The Atlantic and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics Podcast! The Democrats just wrapped up their National Convention and nominated Kamala Harris to be the nominee for President. Can she carry this momentum all the way to Election Day? Meanwhile, Republicans were caught flat-footed when Joe Bide…
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Estranged wife of Minnesota corrections commissioner faces an attempted murder charge
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The estranged wife of Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, Julie Myhre-Schnell is accused of giving their adult disabled son a high dose of anti-anxiety medication. Also, state officials continue to investigate two mysterious sheens on the Mississippi River northwest of downtown Minneapolis. This is the afternoon MPR News update, ho…
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Harris accepts nomination at DNC. Xcel Energy drops requirement on controversial pricing proposal
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The Democratic National Convention is over and party leaders say the focus now turns to getting the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket across the finish line in November. Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination on Thursday. Xcel Energy is modifying its controversial proposal to charge…
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Cube Critics: ’My Adventures With Superman’ and ’Batman: The Caped Crusader’
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Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie discuss an animated version of the Man of Steel and a new Batman series in a superhero-themed episode of Cube Critics. Up, up and away! ‘My Adventures With Superman’ This week, I dove into the first two episodes of the new season of “My Adventures with Superman,” an animated series that explores Superma…
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Today’s Song of the Day is “Big Suits” by FénixDion. FénixDion will be performing on MPR Day at Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, August 30.By Minnesota Public Radio
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Climate change a factor in spread of bird flu that's keeping birthing cows out of State Fair
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The State Fair gates are open – but there’s a noticeable absence in the Miracle of Birth Center: birthing cows and newborn calves. It’s all due to the spread of avian flu, also known as bird flu or H5N1. So how serious is the spread of avian flu, and what does climate change have to do with the spread of viruses between species? Izzy Ross is a clim…
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Second sheen spotted on Mississippi River; Deep fried ranch at the Minnesota State Fair
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Authorities say a second sheen was spotted on the Mississippi River in the northern Twin Cities metro area yesterday. And the Minnesota State Fair opened this morning, and visitors are getting the first tastes of the new foods. Fairgoers joined long lines at Lulu's Public House to try the new deep-fried ranch. Those stories and more in the evening …
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Tina and the B-Sides’ Tina Schlieske on writing, performing over nearly 4 decades
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Minneapolis’ Tina Schlieske is best known for fronting the Minneapolis rock band Tina and the B-Sides that formed in the late eighties. She’s been touring as a solo artist ever since. Earlier this year, she put out a jazz standards album, “The Good Life.” She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share some of her music.…
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Thursday on Minnesota Now, the show went live from the Minnesota State Fair. It was a big night for Gov. Tim Walz as he accepted the Vice Presidential nomination. We broke down his speech from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It isn’t the State Fair without some farm animals. A 4-H kid joined the show with a lamb to talk about the imp…
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Rep. Dean Phillips on Harris, Walz and what’s next for him
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Earlier in the show we heard from MPR News senior politics reporter Clay Masters who is reporting from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. DFL Congressman Dean Phillips just flew into Minnesota from the DNC. He spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from the MPR stage about the convention, his reflections on the Democratic ticket and what…
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How much do you know about the Minnesota State Fair?
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The Minnesota State Fair began 165 years ago. There’s been a lot of interesting history at the fair during that time, so we wanted to learn a little more with the Minnesota Historical Society. They have a booth on the fair and host a daily quiz, “History on a Schtick.” MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jacob Rorem, Program Associate at the Minn…
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For a 4-H kid, Minnesota State Fair is culmination of months of work
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There are hundreds of young people with their animals at the state fair. It is a big deal. They come with their families, their 4-H clubs or FFA chapters. But it is no easy feat to make it to the fair. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Henry Lemke and Minnesota State 4-H director, Jennifer Skuza. Lemke also brough…
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Governor Walz makes Minnesota political history at the DNC
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The speech Minnesota’s governor gave at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was his introduction to much of the country, with millions of viewers turning into prime time. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR Senior Politics Reporter Clay Masters live from Chicago.By Minnesota Public Radio
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Bringing People Together One Beer at a Time: Ladybird Brewing
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Meet Kaydee Riggs-Johnson, one of the superstar women behind Ladybird Brewing in Winfield, Kansas. Kaydee and her partner Laura Riggs-Johnson bring a sense of community to their main street brewery. And, we also revisit an episode from the archives with Wisconsin-based Mary Pellettieri, founder of Top Note Tonic. Heritage Radio Network is a listene…
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Reviewing the Democratic National Convention
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MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the key takeaways from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago—including Wednesday night’s speech by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The week started with a surprise early appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris. In very brief remarks, the vice president thanked President Joe Biden for his “his…
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First day of the Minnesota State Fair. Court declines to review 2040 Plan
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Gates at the Minnesota State Fair open Thursday in Falcon Heights. Hundreds of thousands of people will stream through those gates over the next 12 days. The Minnesota Supreme Court has decided not to review the environmental lawsuit against Minneapolis’ 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The plan increases housing density in the city and ends single-family …
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Art Hounds: ‘Five More Minutes’ looks at love and loss
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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Memory and magic Nanci Oleson describes herself as a visual artist, Monte…
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Today’s Song of the Day is “Get In The Water” from MAKR AN ERIS’s album Me 2, out now. MAKR AN ERIS will be performing at Camp MPR at the State Fair on Thursday, August 22.By Minnesota Public Radio
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Gov. Tim Walz has a big speech to deliver tonight at the Democratic National Convention. And work on the state's next two-year budget and other policy provisions continues behind the scenes while Walz is on the campaign trail. Those stories and more in today’s evening news update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…
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