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893 Essential Songs of the Current: 2005 to Now

893 Essential Songs of the Current: 2005 to Now

The Current is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the 893 Essential Songs of The Current: 2005 to Now. This listener-voted countdown features 893 songs released in the past 20 years that The Current has played. Listen during the Spring Member Drive – from Monday, May 12, to Friday, May 16 – to hear the best music discoveries of the last 20 years.

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Live updates: Severe weather, tornado watch impacts swath of Minnesota

A tornado watch in Minnesota until 8 p.m. Thursday includes much of central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities.

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Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis redefined the genre in subtle and caustic ways. While he had great success he was always restless for innovation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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The Chart Show: Wet Leg catch the No. 1 spot

The Chart Show: Wet Leg catch the No. 1 spot

“Catch These Fists” takes the No. 1 spot after just three weeks in the chart as the highly anticipated new single from Lorde, “What Was That,” debuts at No. 13, just behind Minnesota acts Durry and Samia who climb closer to the top 10.