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The 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize Winners

The 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize Winners

Congratulations to the two winners of the 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize! Tina O’Malley, a soprano from New Brighton, Minnesota, is the winner in our Preprofessional Musician category. Gaia Daniel, a pianist from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the winner in our Emerging Artist category.

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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‘An act of political repression’: Minnesota attorneys, activists react to protester charges

‘An act of political repression’: Minnesota attorneys, activists react to protester charges

Federal prosecutors have indicted 15 Minnesotans connected to Direct Action Minnesota on charges of conspiring to impede immigration agents. This drew protests outside the St. Paul courthouse as a judge released the defendants with restrictions pending trial.

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Violinist Ariana Kim sews an (un)common thread on latest album

Violinist Ariana Kim sews an (un)common thread on latest album

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Ariana Kim sews an ‘(un)common thread,’ connecting a collage of composers through the art of improvisation on her latest album. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Coffee Break: Pollinators

Coffee Break: Pollinators

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to pollinators would you like to hear?