The Current changed their site back to its regular color scheme but posted this compilation of memories about Prince.
Category Archives: Minnesota News
From First Avenue to Paisley Park, a tour of Prince landmarks in Minnesota | Minnesota Public Radio News
Here’s your pilgrimage route and map if so inclined.
Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince | Minnesota Public Radio News
This was an interesting conversation.
Give it a listen if you are still following all these posts.
Minneapolis’ Nancy Lo is a champion of home repair – and the nation is noticing – StarTribune.com
This place is full of good people doing great things.
‘Shock the World’ film looks at the numbers behind Ventura win | Minnesota Public Radio News
Sure, he’s a kook, but he’s the local kook up this way and none of that means he didn’t have a few good ideas running around in his freaky ass skull.
All Possibilities: The ‘Purple Rain’ Story : NPR
I don’t know if it is living in Minnesota or not, but stories about the 30th anniversary of Purple Rain seem to mean a lot more. Maybe I’m just getting old. Either way, I’d love to pick up this book.
5 iconic toys born in Minnesota | Minnesota Public Radio News
Given how dour some folks up here appear to be, it may surprise you the amount of cool toys with Minnesota roots
Can good music be made in a canoe? | Minnesota Public Radio
I am sure the boy is going to rebel or just end up listening to something I consider absolute crap. That is how it goes after all.
In the meantime I am on the hunt for something we both might get into and heard about these guys awhile back.
More here.
Annnnnd here as well.
The Outsiders: Is Minnesota Nice to Newcomers? | Minnesota Public Radio News
From awhile back, but I felt like re-reading this again. Basically, our local public media decided to figure out whether they really welcome outsiders. I think they were more surprised than those of us who have confronted “Minnesota Nice”.
Mankato DJ Mohamed Alsadig plays to prisoners’ hearts | Minnesota Public Radio News
I heard this story on the way home from work today. Interesting stuff.