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Prince rules Billboard chart with half of top 10 titles, 4.4 million albums sold
He sold a "staggering" 4.4 million U.S. albums in a week, helped by his aversion to streaming.
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Journey bandmates put politics aside for stadium tour: 'We reset our friendship'
Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain may disagree about politics, but they don't stop believin' in the music.
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Hymie's Records, a famed spot for vinyl in Minneapolis, is for sale
The owners are pledging to sell it only to someone who wants to keep the music spinning there.
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Drake postpones Xcel Center show to Aug. 12 to meet 'high expectations'
The rapper's handlers said his Aug. 1 St. Paul date and other concerts are being delayed to deliver "the high standard tour experience fans expect."
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His party crashed, Luke Bryan dazzles even with fewer fireworks of his own
The country superstar didn't dance as much amid an entertaining night at Target Field.
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CDs become bargain bin fodder as sales dwindle, but vinyl on the rise
CDs are on their way out at the nation's largest retailers. But some audiophiles and enthusiasts hang on to them. And they're about half of the revenue at stores like Electric Fetus in Minneapolis.
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Jerry Lee Lewis still sparks a faint fire in surprising return to Minnesota
The Killer's legendary status wasn't the only asset in his extraordinary Treasure Island gig.
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Warped Tour founder on its Minnesota finale: 'I'm fearful for the industry I'm in'
An explanation for ending the traveling punk and emo fest from ringleader Kevin Lyman, who's revered by local concert vets, including Slug.
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No dancing, please: Meet the Twin Cities club owner promoting the art of listening
Crooners owner listens to her customers, but she also wants them to listen to the music.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Sylvan Esso, Luke Bryan, X Games, My Bloody Valentine
Big gigs for the week of July 20-26, also including Jerry Lee Lewis, Courtney Barnett and Raphael Saadiq.
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Cantus lets solo singers shine with folky summer concert
Review: Solos are a big highlight in a program featuring Aaron Copland's "Old American Songs."
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Chrissie Hynde gets happy as the Pretenders deliver their best Minnesota show ever
The Pretenders sounded lean and potent, and their singer was in terrific voice and great spirits.
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Neighbors oppose plans for 200 homes on Prince property in Chanhassen
More than 20 neighbors spoke against the project, which they fear will damage neighborhood lakes, clear-cut acres of forest and increase congestion.
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