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The Current's Happy Hours 2026

The Current's Happy Hours 2026

You’re invited to join The Current at venues across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota this spring and summer for music and fun. The Current's hosts will provide the soundtrack and a special guest will perform at each event. Each of The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.

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Defendants plead not guilty in federal conspiracy case tied to immigration protests

Defendants plead not guilty in federal conspiracy case tied to immigration protests

All of the defendants arraigned Wednesday in Minneapolis federal court pleaded not guilty.

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Aaron Dworkin has cultivated a community through music

Aaron Dworkin has cultivated a community through music

American violinist and music educator Aaron Dworkin saw a need to diversify classical music and made it his life’s work. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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30 essential red, white, and blue album covers

30 essential red, white, and blue album covers

To ring in the United States’ Semiquincentennial, here are 30 essential album covers — many for recordings by American artists, but not exclusively — featuring the colors of the American Flag.