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Talking Volumes 2026

Talking Volumes 2026

Twenty-seven seasons in, Talking Volumes — presented by MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune — remains one of the region’s most anticipated literary event series. This fall, five bestselling authors sit down with award-winning journalists Kerri Miller and Catharine Richert for deep conversations about their books, their lives, and the ideas shaping our world. And we’ll do it all in a welcoming new home: The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University.

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St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

The 73-page civil complaint, filed Wednesday morning in Ramsey County District Court by Henry’s attorney Chris Madel, includes allegations of unwanted touching, sexual comments and repeated attempts by Her to develop a closer personal relationship with Henry.

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Minnesota Winds presents an unforgettable finale concert for its first season

Minnesota Winds presents an unforgettable finale concert for its first season

Minnesota Winds takes the stage for an unforgettable season finale concert led by guest conductor Cynthia Johnston Turner and featuring a world premiere by Katherine Bergman. Listen to the live broadcast with host Tom Crann at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, on YourClassical MPR.

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10 landmark albums that defined Seattle's 1991 breakthrough

10 landmark albums that defined Seattle's 1991 breakthrough

On the 35th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind,’ a look back on the albums from 1991 that helped define the grunge era.