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Fred Child reflects on 25 years as host of 'Performance Today

Fred Child reflects on 25 years as host of 'Performance Today

The day before his final broadcast after 25 years as host of Performance Today, Fred Child joined YourClassical’s Tom Crann to reflect on a quarter-century of a program that Child describes as “a place to share music and ideas together.”

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Walz breaks ground on new $67 million regional BCA headquarters and crime lab in Mankato

Walz breaks ground on new $67 million regional BCA headquarters and crime lab in Mankato

Gov. Tim Walz and other state and local officials broke ground Monday for a new Bureau of Criminal Apprehension regional headquarters and crime lab in Mankato.

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Listen: David Afkham returns to Orchestra Hall

Listen: David Afkham returns to Orchestra Hall

On Friday, Oct. 31, the Minnesota Orchestra concert and guest conductor David Afkham explored the music of Kurt Weill and three extraordinary French composers. Listen to the concert now!

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Nov. 3 in Music History: The Jam released 'All Mod Cons'

Nov. 3 in Music History: The Jam released 'All Mod Cons'

Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.