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Minnesota music legends the Suburbs preview new album Friday at First Avenue
"We're ready to kick off what I think is going to be another great run for this band," the Suburbs frontman said.
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The last Run the Jewels show? Rap stars joked about Myth gig being their last
Review: Killer Mike and El-P joked about Tuesday's sold-out gig being their last.
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Jazz darling Maria Schneider comes home with Minn.-inspired 'Thompson Fields'
Jazz composer Maria Schneider returns to perform a Grammy-winning work born in rural Minnesota.
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Worst love songs? St. Thomas music faculty says avoid these on Valentine's Day
Given that all are "deemed equally abominable," the St. Paul university declared in announcing the choices, "the songs are listed in a random jumble, like a sack of broken hearts."
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Grammys go crazy for Prince: Tribute took months of planning
Bruno Mars sang "Let's Go Crazy" and it started with the Time, the hit-making Minneapolis band Prince put together around singer Morris Day in 1981.
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Comedian Gaffigan, rocker Mellencamp to perform at State Fair
Tickets for both shows go on sale Feb. 24.
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Grammy breakout Chance the Rapper taking a chance on Xcel Center May 12
The spirited Chicago hip-hop star announced arena dates following his big showing at the Grammy Awards.
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Danish String Quartet rejects Beethoven stereotypes in Schubert Club concert
Review: The Danish String Quartet rejected classical music stereotypes in St. Paul concert.
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HealthPartners will continue to use Lizzo track for Grammys spots
Following commercials that ran locally during the Super Bowl, HealthPartners will also have spots that run during the Grammy Awards.
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She had them at 'Hello': Adele tops Beyoncé in a Grammy showdown
Adele topped Beyoncé in a record-setting sweep of the top Grammy Awards.
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Jazz singer Al Jarreau dies; spent formative time in Minneapolis
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist wrote his first songs in Minnesota.
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Minnesotan musicians get shut out at the Grammys
No Grammys trophys for Minnesota nominees including the Okee Dokee Brothers and Mint Condition.
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Pick Six: Praise for Radio K, Kiss the Tiger, Dan Wilson, Schuyler Sisters, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Grammy moment opens the door for a flood of Prince music
His music will become more widely available as his estate moves forward.
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Paisley Park alums put $25,000 jacket and more Prince items up for auction
The online auction features 119 items, including personal wardrobe and letters, that sat in ex-employees' storage for decades.
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Who will win big at the Grammys? Our critic weighs in with his predictions
Our critic predicts the winners at Sunday's Grammy Awards in the four biggest categories.
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Minnesota nominees dish on how much it costs to attend the Grammys
What local nominees Mint Condition and Okee Dokee Brothers are spending to go to the awards — and what they hope to get out of the trip.
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