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Finally, snow! Minnesota’s north country celebrates March storm

Finally, snow! Minnesota’s north country celebrates March storm

The biggest winter storm of the season slammed the Brainerd Lakes area, Duluth and the North Shore of Lake Superior Monday, dropping nearly a foot of heavy snow in places, with more still falling. The storm closed schools and caused dangerous travel conditions. It also provided a last dose of winter fun that many people longed for.

Minnesota Music Month 2024: Events, dates, and details

Minnesota Music Month 2024: Events, dates, and details

The Current, Carbon Sound, and Radio Heartland are excited to present Minnesota Music Month this April. We’ll celebrate on air, online, and with four shows in St. Paul, all featuring local music performances to celebrate our thriving Minnesota music community.

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Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

An iconic Minnesota brand is vanishing from parts of the state, nearly seven years after it was acquired by another company. Holiday gas stations and convenience stores are being converted to the Circle K brand.

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Venezuelan Duo Avila presents 'Portraits of Women in Music'

Venezuelan Duo Avila presents 'Portraits of Women in Music'

In 2023, the Venezuelan Dúo Ávila performed a concert in the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in celebration of Women’s History Month. Listen to music from the concert and learn more about the composers featured on it in ‘Portraits of Women in Music.’

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The Chart Show: three songs enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: three songs enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Songs by Waxahatchee, The Black Keys, and Jon Batiste all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks apiece in the chart. Meanwhile, Minnesota artists Laamar and Ber each make moves up the table.