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'Battle of the cold': Tensions rising two weeks into ICE surge in Minnesota

'Battle of the cold': Tensions rising two weeks into ICE surge in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports that 400 arrests have been made in the state since the operation started on Dec. 1. It’s not clear when it will wind down. Meanwhile, tensions have been rising between activists and ICE agents on the streets of the Twin Cities.

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Join Tom Crann for Theme and Variations the first Friday of every month

 Join Tom Crann for Theme and Variations the first Friday of every month

We pick the theme — you choose the variation by requesting a piece of music inspired by that theme. Our theme for January is NEW: as we begin a new year, share a new music discovery that opened your ears.

The Current

December 16 in Music History: Beethoven's birthday

December 16 in Music History: Beethoven's birthday

Sylvester James passed away, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single, Mick Taylor revealed that he was departing The Rolling Stones, Mott The Hoople called it quits and MTV aired Nirvana's "Unplugged" session for the first time, Today in Music History.