Music
Minneapolis singer Ondara releases quarantine album: 'I was just trying to give myself a little therapy'
Fresh off a Grammy nom and Lumineers tour, Minneapolis tunesmith Ondara was on a roll and apparently couldn't stop.
Duluth
Duluth's Bayfront Blues Festival canceled and refunds put on hold
Ticketholders have to wait a year to request a refund.
Music
Music venues Hook & Ladder and Schooner Tavern damaged but survive protests
Already reeling from the coronavirus quarantine, the venues are in the heart of the ravaged protest area.
Music
George Floyd was once part of Houston hip-hop legend DJ Screw's crew
A recording of Floyd with the Screwed-Up Click surfaced Thursday following his death in the hands of Minneapolis police.
Music
At 79, Bob Dylan reminds us he's still full of surprises
"Murder Most Foul" is the latest unexpected move from the birthday boy. Here are 17 more surprises from throughout his career.
Music
No Soundset, no problem: Prof readies new album 'Powderhorn Suites'
The rowdy rapper is releasing his hotel-themed record despite sidelined Soundset and tour plans.
Music
Collector owns both of Bob Dylan's childhood homes – and his highchair
Bill Pagel has more than 15,000 photos, 4,000 concert posters and 18 four-drawer file cabinets filled with manuscripts and ephemera.
Local
Guns N' Roses postponement nearly clears the deck of Twin Cities stadium concerts this summer
Axl Rose & Co. plan to reschedule their Target Field date, which means fans will have to wait for refund options.
Music
Minnesota Orchestra shares new 'Pomp and Circumstance' for virtual grad ceremonies
Virtual graduation ceremonies are getting an upgrade thanks to the recording, which musicians created from home.
Local
Watch 350 young Minnesota musicians go virtual for Holst 'Jupiter' performance
A beloved springtime tradition comes to life online in the age of COVID-19.
Local
Green Day and Weezer's August date at Target Field postponed until 2021
The trek with Fall Out Boy was supposed to hit Minneapolis on Aug. 11.
Local
Minnesota musicians fight quarantine hunger with 'Bands for Cans' compilation album
The New Standards, Sims, Greazy Meal, Faith Boblett, Adam Levy, Nur-D and the Bad Man contributed unreleased tracks to benefit Second Harvest Heartland.
Music
Twin Cities record stores are reopening with new rules in play
Many stores will open again Monday, but the Electric Fetus says it still has "details to work out to keep everyone safe."
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