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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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Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

This Friday is the start of early voting for the 2026 primary election and election officials are expecting a spike in turnout.

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Music for the summer solstice

Music for the summer solstice

Host Steve Seel features contemporary classical sounds for summer on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including Jonathan Bailey Holland’s ‘Halcyon Sun,’ Peteris Vasks’ ‘Music for a Summer Evening,’ and the late Michael Tilson Thomas’ ‘Sunset Soliloquy.’ Listen now!

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Coffee Break: Going for Gold

Coffee Break: Going for Gold

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs to cheer on the athletes at the Special Olympics would you like to hear?