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Minnesota school districts delay start of classes as winter storm brings heavy snow, gusty winds

Minnesota school districts delay start of classes as winter storm brings heavy snow, gusty winds

Dozens of Minnesota school districts delayed the start of classes Wednesday, as a winter storm continued to cause difficult travel across the region. A handful of districts moved to online learning, or canceled classes.

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Chanticleer brings joy to the holiday season with a new album

Chanticleer brings joy to the holiday season with a new album

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ San Francisco-based vocal ensemble Chanticleer shares its latest Christmas recording, ‘Joy to the World,’ featuring original arrangements and newly commissioned pieces. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Dec. 10 in Music History: Happy birthday, J Mascis

Dec. 10 in Music History: Happy birthday, J Mascis

'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' aired on NBC; Otis Redding and several members of his band died when their plane crashed into a lake near Madison, Wisconsin; Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson started a six week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Say Say Say"; and Meg White was born, Today in Music History.