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This week on Birge’s Picks, head over to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival to watch three classical music films. yourclassical.org/story/2023…
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Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol mprnews.org/story/2023/04/11… via @mprnews #mnleg

Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

The bill to make marijuana legal is down to its final few committees ahead of pivotal votes in the Minnesota Legislature. Those floor debates could happen yet this month, although more negotiations...

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🌡️The air mass at 5k feet would produce 90F in the Twin Cities Wed if we had summer sun intensity. ☀️ We may fall short in April, but 90F is possible in southern MN Wed. I'm forecasting a record-breaking 85F right now for MSP Wed. We'll see. #mnwx mprnews.org/story/2023/04/11…

Instant summer: Record warmth possible Wednesday

The warmest air mass in nearly seven months has arrived.

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Check out The One Recipe w/ @JesseASparks in @bonappetit!
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Whether you’re looking for baking advice, “Top Chef” recaps, or food histories—and you’re out of episodes of our podcast, Dinner 🆘—these are 11 food podcasts we can’t get enough of. bonap.it/HNDnIsJ
A photo collage of various food podcast logos, including She's My Cherry Pie, The Taste Podcast, Maintenance Phase, Spilled Milk, The Food Chain, and Be My Guest With Ina Garten.

ALT A photo collage of various food podcast logos, including She's My Cherry Pie, The Taste Podcast, Maintenance Phase, Spilled Milk, The Food Chain, and Be My Guest With Ina Garten.

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Check out @thelocalshow host @dianealsoraps's recent segment on @MPR's Minnesota Now with @CathyWurzer. We highlighted local artists @_alliemcintosh, @MychaelGabriel, @annagravesmusic, and @radiochurchmpls: mprnews.org/episode/2023/04/…

Prince's and Sheila E.'s godson, a 17-year-old multi-instrumentalist and other Minnesota artists to...

Each Sunday evening, Diane Miller hosts “The Local Show” on MPR News’ sister station, The Current. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Minnesota artists she’s following.

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Struggling to find ways to talk to your child about race? Season 4 of @MPR's "Early Risers" podcast explores how other parents and caregivers discuss race and racism with their children. 🎧Listen or learn more about the podcast: mpr.org/collections/early-ri…
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A national poll finds that a majority of Americans have felt the effects of gun violence in their personal lives. mprnews.org/story/2023/04/11…

More than half of Americans have dealt with gun violence in their personal lives

A national poll finds that a majority of Americans have felt the effects of gun violence in their personal lives.

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Most of the 200 dogs in the society's care began showing signs of infection after a dog that had been exposed to the virus arrived last month. mprnews.org/story/2023/04/10…

Humane Society confirms two dog flu cases, warns to watch for symptoms

The Animal Humane Society confirmed two dog flu cases in its Golden Valley facility over the weekend, after announcing suspected cases on Thursday. It says it is likely that infected dogs were...

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From @carbonsoundfm: “When an artist is able to give you goosebumps, right, make your hair stick up and even make you cry, you just really feel something in your heart — that’s what moves me the most,” he said. mprnews.org/story/2023/04/10…

Twin Cities rapper Lewiee Blaze wants to give you goosebumps

The Twin Cities rapper aims to spread “truth, love, peace, freedom and justice” through his music.

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Monday will bring another warm day with lots of sunshine and light winds. Highs will range from near 70 south to the 50s north. Even warmer temps arrive Tuesday and Wednesday with the first 80 in southern Minnesota. #mnwx mprnews.org/story/2023/04/10…

Well above normal temperatures this week; late week system brings rain, snow

Monday will bring another warm day with lots of sunshine and light winds. Highs will range from near 70 south to the 50s north. Even warmer temps arrive Tuesday and Wednesday with the first 80 in...

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Spring 🌱 is in the air this week! First 70F of 2023 likely on Tuesday. We have a shot at the first 80F on Wednesday. #mnwx
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Celebrate Easter with @yourclassical's two hour Easter playlist, offering a selection of music to help you reflect and rejoice in the season. Happy Easter! yourclassical.org/story/2020…
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'From Darkness to Light' is an hourlong celebration that features some of the hosts' favorite Easter memories and melodies, including Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Russian Easter Overture,' Haydn's 'Alleluia Symphony' and Handel's 'Messiah.' Listen now! yourclassical.org/story/2013…
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Most areas will have above-normal temps today and even warmer temps Tuesday through Thursday. We have an update on that, plus Sunday shower chances and a look at river levels. #mnwx mprnews.org/story/2023/04/09…

Mild Easter temps, some 70s this week; Update on river levels

Most areas will have above-normal temps today and even warmer temps Tuesday through Thursday. We have an update on that, plus Sunday shower chances and a look at river levels.

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About a hundred athletes with Duluth Wolfpack Lacrosse spent their Saturday morning shoveling out a field at Ordean-East Middle School so they can practice. mprnews.org/story/2023/04/08…

Duluth student athletes start their season by shoveling snow

Temperatures were in the 60s in the Twin Cities this weekend, but up north, there's still quite a bit of snow left. That's been posing some challenges for young athletes gearing up for competition.

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MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Chance York — a yogi, rapper, outdoor enthusiast and host of “Outside Chance.” mprnews.org/episode/2023/04/…

Twin Cities yogi Chance York makes a case for playing outside in 'Outside Chance'

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Chance York — a yogi, rapper, outdoor enthusiast and host of “Outside Chance.”

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Join host John Birge for ‘Song of Joy: The Mendelssohns,’ a special featuring choral settings by siblings Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, showcasing their enormous talent and culminating with a ‘Hymn of Praise’ based on Psalms and other biblical texts. yourclassical.org/story/2023…
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#RadioFreeCurrent is on the air, now till 11 p.m. Central. Let's build an awesome Saturday-night playlist together! Tell host Barb Abney what songs you'd like to hear. Here's how to request: 🐦 @BarbAbney 📧 [email protected] 📞 651-989-4893 💻 thecurrent.org/request
The Current: Radio Free Current

ALT The Current: Radio Free Current

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MPR and the Star Tribune are taking Talking Volumes up to Duluth! Host Kerri Miller will take the stage with author William Kent Krueger on May 18 at Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica. Buy tickets: mprevents.org/event/talking-…
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We won an IRE award this week! @apmreports @CLPeak @C_E_Winter features.apmreports.org/sold…
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