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Music is an incredible connector during all phases of life, including tragedy. In June, our community lost Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark in a senseless act of violence.
At 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Hortmans’ children, Colin and Sophie, joined The Current’s Morning Show to share songs and stories that embody their parents’ spirit and memory.
Vergas is home to the world’s largest loon statue. So, it’s only fitting that its yearly celebration called “Looney Days” pays tribute to the moniker by amping the “loony” up all the way to 11. And this past Saturday was no different as the 12th annual “Running of the Wieners” took place with its biggest field of competitors to date.
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Antonia Aguilar Maldonado’s attorneys say she is being held at the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar, despite having no criminal record, an active asylum case, and a bond approved by an immigration judge. A hearing is scheduled for next week in the case.
Maya Beiser has been called “queen of the avant-garde cello,” with her adventurous and idiosyncratic performances and recordings. We listen to selections from her new release, ‘Salt,’ on this episode of ‘Extra Eclctic.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands from Ireland would you like to hear?