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Reeling from middle schooler suicides, Brainerd school district aims to prevent more deaths

Reeling from middle schooler suicides, Brainerd school district aims to prevent more deaths

The community has been calling for action to address student mental health and bullying after two middle schoolers died by suicide. But the rise in youth suicide extends beyond Brainerd, and some say it needs a broader response.

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Black Violin mixes hip-hop and classical to create an unabashedly Black sound

Black Violin mixes hip-hop and classical to create an unabashedly Black sound

Award-winning string duo Black Violin has been mixing classical and hip-hop for over 20 years. The group’s goal is to make the violin and viola sound naturally and unabashedly Black. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

The Current

Interview: Nashville-based singer-songwriter Alex Lambert on finding his sound

Interview: Nashville-based singer-songwriter Alex Lambert on finding his sound

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Alex Lambert talked with host Jill Riley about finding his sound in Nashville, gardening, and performing at The Current Happy Hour Series in Two Harbors.