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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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Northeastern Minnesotans get first look at burn damage as wildfire threat diminishes

Northeastern Minnesotans get first look at burn damage as wildfire threat diminishes

Homes and cabin owners got a first opportunity Friday to view the devastation in areas torched by this week’s massive wildfires in northeastern Minnesota. Meanwhile, cooler, wet weather continued to help firefighting crews make progress in their efforts to contain the blazes.

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For the love of music: Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis has attracted top-level volunteer talent for more than 70 years

For the love of music: Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis has attracted top-level volunteer talent for more than 70 years

May 18 marks the season finale for the ensemble, which is auditioning music directors to replace longtime leader Cary John Franklin.

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May 16 in Music History: Happy birthday to Krist Novoselic

May 16 in Music History: Happy birthday to Krist Novoselic

The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'; Patti Smith played music in the U.K.; Keith Richards had an accident; and Nirvana's Krist Novoselic and Janet Jackson were born, today in music history.