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The U.S. Senate has approved a rescission bill that cuts $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over the next two years. More than $17 million of that had been earmarked for 16 organizations in Minnesota, including MPR News and its sister music stations The Current and YourClassical.
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.
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A jury found state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty of two felony burglary charges for breaking into her stepmother’s home in April of 2024. The conviction could cost the DFL control of the Minnesota Senate.
Forms of repetition are explored on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ We hear selections including ‘Divine Objects’ from Johann Johannsson’s ‘Drone Mass,’ the ‘Chaconni’ from Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto, John Corigliano’s ‘Fantasia on an Ostinato’ and much more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
The Beatles recorded "Helter Skelter"; Sly and The Family Stone got into trouble with the law; John Lennon was ordered to leave the country; Nico passed away; and the first year of Lollapalooza took place, Today in Music History.