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A guide to music festivals in Minnesota (and nearby) in 2026

A guide to music festivals in Minnesota (and nearby) in 2026

From Big Turn to the Minnesota State Fair, find the lineups, locations, dates, ticket info, and details for more than 50 of the biggest music festivals and events of the entire year. This guide features concerts in Minneapolis, St. Paul, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest.

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Fargo crime suspect says AI face recognition software failed. Police say there was more to the arrest

Fargo crime suspect says AI face recognition software failed. Police say there was more to the arrest

The Fargo Police Department has drawn criticism for jailing a woman for more than five months after artificial intelligence facial recognition software flagged her as a suspect in a crime.

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Musicians of the Old Post Road bring Christoph Graupner's music to life

Musicians of the Old Post Road bring Christoph Graupner's music to life

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Dan Ryan and flutist Suzanne Stumpf, the music directors of Musicians of the Old Post Road, talk about the ensemble’s latest recording featuring music by Christoph Graupner and more. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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March Music Madness: Decades

March Music Madness: Decades

We’ve identified 64 of the best albums across four decades. Download your bracket today and get ready to play starting Monday, March 23.