w Bob Dylan whiskey distillery to open fall 2020 in Nashville By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:12:24 -0500 A news release says Heaven's Door Spirits will transform a 160-year-old church into the Heaven's Door Distillery and Center for the Arts, featuring the distillery, a whiskey library, a restaurant and a 360-seat live performance venue. Full Article
w White singers in Hungary claim to be African-American, for an opera By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:31:47 -0500 The Gershwin estate stipulates that "Porgy and Bess" should be performed by an all-black cast. The Hungarian State Opera in Budapest reportedly asked its mostly white cast to say that they are black. Full Article
w Cellist Yo-Yo Ma plays Bach in shadow of border crossing By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:50:00 -0500 The world-renowned cellist brought his Bach Project to the sister cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on Saturday. Full Article
w Beyoncé surprise drops live Coachella album, Netflix doc now streaming By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:40:28 -0500 The recording of her historic 2018 performance, titled Homecoming: Live Album, includes new songs and arrives just as a documentary of the concert begins streaming on Netflix. Full Article
w Morning Edition debuts the show's updated theme music By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 05:40:11 -0500 NPR's David Greene and Rachel Martin look back at famous theme songs from pop culture, and remember the old Morning Edition theme as the show debuts the updated version of the song. Full Article
w Orchestra finds child who charmed crowd with 'wow!' By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sat, 11 May 2019 09:35:00 -0500 A performing arts group has found the child who was literally wowed by a recent classical music concert. Full Article
w Cuban diva Omara Portuondo feels as strong as ever on 'Last Kiss' world tour By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sat, 11 May 2019 15:15:00 -0500 Now 88 years old, Cuba's musical matriarch wants to perform for audiences until she dies. "What I have left to live for is smiles," Portuondo says. Full Article
w Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' video is here to lasso the yeehaw agenda By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 14:47:07 -0500 Folks, the yeehaw agenda has reached its absolute apex. Chris Rock, Rico Nasty, Vince Staples, Diplo and, of course, Billy Ray Cyrus guest in the video for the smash hit. Full Article
w The Netherlands wins Eurovision Song Contest By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sun, 19 May 2019 07:20:00 -0500 The Netherlands won the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv Saturday, with Duncan Laurence's doleful piano ballad "Arcade" crowned champion of Europe's annual music extravaganza. Full Article
w In 'We Get By,' Mavis Staples keeps singing 'songs of change' By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Nearing 80, the solo artist has a new album out. Decades after she brought a gospel score to the civil rights movement with The Staple Singers, she remains hopeful in her enduring mission for change. Full Article
w Prince's bodyguard deposed in wrongful death lawsuit By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 10:39:52 -0500 Prince's former bodyguard answered questions from attorneys for seven hours as part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by relatives of the late rock star. Full Article
w R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 14:58:56 -0500 Prosecutors in Chicago have charged R&B singer R. Kelly with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. Full Article
w So, how old aria? Minnesota Opera's newest work targets tots By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 04:00:00 -0500 The Minnesota Opera takes the expression "start 'em young" just about as far as it can this weekend with its latest production, "Nooma." It's "an opera for babies," but don't call it that. Full Article
w A Beautiful World: How music can make you better By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:25:52 -0500 Yes, music can help Alzheimer's patients; but it can help the rest of us, too. Full Article
w 'Dr. John,' legendary New Orleans musician, dies at 77 By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:45:00 -0500 Dr. John, the New Orleans singer and piano player who blended black and white musical styles with a hoodoo-infused stage persona and gravelly bayou drawl, died Thursday, his family said. He was 77. Full Article
w Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' inspires Minnesota boy with autism to sing By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:00:00 -0500 An Atlanta rapper's take on country music has inspired a mostly nonverbal Minnesota boy with autism to sing. Full Article
w Wu-Tang Clan set to make history as first hip-hop act to headline Ryman Auditorium By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 08:55:00 -0500 Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, nicknamed "The Mother Church of Country Music," has never hosted a hip-hop show. After 125 years, Wu-Tang Clan will be the first rap act to headline at the venue. Full Article
w Alone together: Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own' opens the corners of community By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:40:24 -0500 The magic of Robyn's millennial anthem is its bait and switch: It's a fun, energetic dance song about being lonely and heartbroken. And yet, the minute you hear it, you instantly feel less alone. Full Article
w How Prince worked his magic on the Bangles' 'Manic Monday' By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 08:27:57 -0500 In the 1980s, Prince wrote one of the Bangles' biggest hits, 'Manic Monday.' Now, The Prince Estate has released the demo version of the track as part of the artist's posthumous album, Originals. Full Article
w A new hope: Seal learns to sing 'Star Wars' theme By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:32:17 -0500 Researchers say teaching seals to copy melodies might help inform speech therapy for humans. Full Article
w Judge: Andy Warhol didn't violate Prince picture copyright By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:57:28 -0500 Andy Warhol transcended a photographer's copyright by transforming a picture of a vulnerable and uncomfortable Prince into an artwork that made the singer an "iconic, larger-than-life figure," a judge ruled Monday. Full Article
w Stevie Wonder says he's set to receive a kidney transplant By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Sun, 07 Jul 2019 07:55:00 -0500 Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London on Saturday night by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall. Full Article
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w How a Somber Childhood Can Hinder Adulthood Joy By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:04:49 +0000 The School of Life explains how a somber childhood can hinder a person's expression of happiness as they grow into adulthood. Full Article Blog
w Human Challenges His Cat to Jump Into a High Cabinet With Increasingly Smaller Openings By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:35:03 +0000 The human belonging to a cat named Ruka, set up a jump challenge for his feline, who loves to sleep in a high cabinet in their apartment. Full Article Blog
w The Amount of Prison Time and Fines That Walter White Would Get If He Were Charged For His Crimes By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:45:52 +0000 The Cinema Cop used scenes from "Breaking Bad" to add up the time Walter White would spend in prison if he were ever charged for his crimes. Full Article Blog
w How Different Forms of Cognitive Distortion Can Lead to a Continuous Cycle of Negativity By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:28:52 +0000 The Wiser Way explained the overarching concept of cognitive distortion, an "all or nothing" way of thinking and how to break its cycle. Full Article Blog
w An Adorably Chilling Mashup of ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Combined With ‘The Shining’ By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:57:56 +0000 Mark Cannataro created an adorably chilling mashup that places Super Mario Bros. into the halls of The Overlook Hotel from 'The Shining'. Full Article Blog
w Artist Commemorates Unrecognized Heroes With Temporary Monuments Projected Onto Trees By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:25:22 +0000 "Monuments" by artist Craig Walsh is a powerful site-specific video installation that projects images of unrecognized local heroes onto trees. Full Article Blog
w A Fascinating Montage of Hasidic Families Trying to Cross the Street During the New York City Marathon By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:26:21 +0000 Abe Kugielsky shot footage of Hasidic people trying to cross the street in Williamsburg during the 2024 New York City Marathon. Full Article Blog
w Asian Elephant Expertly Uses a Water Hose to Give Herself a Shower By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:38:35 +0000 An Asian elephant named Mary, who lives at the Berlin Zoo learned how to wash herself clean using a hose as a flexible shower head. Full Article Blog
w Fearless Cat Rides on Her Human’s Back While They’re Skateboarding Together By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:40:58 +0000 A fearless cat named Callie who was found as a kitten by her human Sam Wallace loves to sit on their back while skateboarding. Full Article Blog
w Comedian Realizes That the TV Show She Was Watching Was Actually Filmed in Her Apartment By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:07:56 +0000 Comedian Stef Dag shared her amazement when she found out that the TV show she was watching was actually filmed inside her apartment. Full Article Blog
w A Touching Holiday Short About A Friendly Little Octopus Who Comes Home With a Young Beachgoer By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:31:10 +0000 "The Boy & The Octopus" is a touching holiday short about a tiny octopus who latches onto a young beachgoer and refuses to let go. Full Article Blog
w Fire crews on both U.S. coasts battle wildfires By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:06:00 +0000 Fire crews are battling small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. A blaze in New York and New Jersey killed a parks employee over the weekend and postponed Veterans Day plans. A quarter-inch of rain fell overnight from Sunday into Monday, giving a slight respite to firefighters. Full Article
w Minnesota Lynx GM, associate head coach leave the WNBA team By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:44:00 +0000 General Manager Clare Duwelius is headed to Unrivaled, the new women’s three-on-three basketball league started by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. And associate head coach Katie Smith is headed to Ohio State, where she’ll be the assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. Full Article
w John Robinson, successful football coach at USC and with the LA Rams, has died at 89 By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:27:30 +0000 John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. Full Article
w Darwitz and Wendell-Pohl enshrined as part of Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2024 class By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:23:29 +0000 Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell of Minnesota are now both members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, as part of the 2024 inductees in the player category on Monday night. Full Article
w Hennepin County will pay $3.4 million to family of man who died in jail By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:05:00 +0000 Lucas Bellamy had been in jail for three days in July 2022 when he died of an infection after suffering a perforated intestine. A lawsuit filed in January said jail staff were deliberately indifferent to his son's obviously-worsening symptoms. Full Article
w Minnesota Twins initiate front office transition with Falvey to president, Zoll to GM, St. Peter to adviser By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:15:00 +0000 The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter’s move into a strategic adviser role. Full Article
w Investigators believe Wisconsin kayaker faked his own death before fleeing to eastern Europe By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:40:00 +0000 Investigators say they believe a Wisconsin kayaker missing since mid-August faked his death before fleeing to Europe. Full Article
w After conviction vacated, Marvin Haynes files claim for nearly $2M for wrongful incarceration By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:50:00 +0000 A Minnesota man who served nearly 20 years in prison before his murder conviction was vacated last year has filed a claim for nearly $2 million from the state. Full Article
w Denzel Washington details a retirement path that includes a role in 'Black Panther 3' By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:31:05 +0000 Denzel Washington is retiring after his next few projects, he said in a recent interview. Full Article
w Williams and Grant help Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves 122-108 By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:50:56 +0000 Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Naz Reid led Minnesota with 28 points in the loss while star guard Anthony Edwards pitched in 26 points. Full Article
w Tell us: What are your questions on how a 2nd Trump presidency may affect Minnesota? By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Tell us what questions you have about how a second Trump presidency might affect Minnesota. Full Article
w Show us how you Rock Your Mocs! By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:50:00 +0000 The annual Rock Your Mocs social media event invites Indigenous people worldwide to show off their moccasins during Native American Heritage month. Minnesota, we want your pics for our online album. Full Article
w Fireworks incident raises tensions in the Mankato Muslim community By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 After a tension filled day following an incident Sunday near the Mankato Islamic Center initially feared as an arson attack, the police have a more benign explanation, but anger remains. Full Article