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Anti-ICE protest draws crowd to Twin Cities bridge

Anti-ICE protest draws crowd to Twin Cities bridge

A protest of the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement drew around 200 people to the Lake Street-Marshall Avenue bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul Wednesday afternoon. A larger demonstration is planned for Saturday.

The Current's Happy Hours 2025 presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign

The Current's Happy Hours 2025 presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign

This Summer, discover new music with The Current! You can join us for Happy Hours at various locations with live music from artists you’ll want to see. Enjoy a magical summer afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a beverage, friends, and live music!

One of The Current's hosts will provide the soundtrack at each Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. before the artist performs a live set at 6 p.m.

The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.

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‘Loud, obnoxious, rude:’ Unruly parents and uneven playing fields for coaches cause some to quit

‘Loud, obnoxious, rude:’ Unruly parents and uneven playing fields for coaches cause some to quit

Schools and youth sports organizations say the unruly parent problem is getting worse, with some coaches saying they're increasingly being harassed and even threatened by parents, making it more difficult to keep and recruit coaches.

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Classical Queery: 'What are queer spaces?'

Classical Queery: 'What are queer spaces?'

In celebration of Pride, host Mya Temanson presents Classical Queery, a series that illustrates how classical music can uplift queer voices and how queer experiences can transform the classical music scene. This week, three special guests answer the question: “What are queer spaces?”

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Photos: Blondshell brings a festival vibe to Surly Brewing Co. for The Current Happy Hours

Photos: Blondshell brings a festival vibe to Surly Brewing Co. for The Current Happy Hours

Rain didn’t keep the fans from dancing and singing along to a set that rocked despite the weather.