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The Current's Top 89 songs of 2026

The Current's Top 89 songs of 2026

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Fire damages apartment building near St. Catherine University in St. Paul

Fire damages apartment building near St. Catherine University in St. Paul

The fire happened in a building along Randolph Avenue near Fairview Avenue. It sent a thick plume of smoke into the air as crews used ladder trucks to reach the roof. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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Listen: Minnesota Orchestra's Nordic Soundscapes Festival opens with Søndergård, Parker and Sibelius

Listen: Minnesota Orchestra's Nordic Soundscapes Festival opens with Søndergård, Parker and Sibelius

On Friday, Oct. 8, audience favorite Jon Kimura Parker returned to Orchestra Hall to play Swedish composer Anders Hillborg’s MAX Concerto in a program also featuring Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. Listen to the concert now!

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Charlie Parr plays songs from his new album, 'Rooming House,' live at The Current for Radio Heartland

Inspired by the time he spent living in rooming houses when he first moved to the Twin Cities, Parr’s new album plays like a full story start to finish.