Watch Minnesota rock heroes the Jayhawks play a fun all-covers set
After releasing their 11th album to widespread praise, the band kicked back in their studio for a set of other people's tunes.
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Watch: Lyle Lovett's virtual concert continues tradition of performing in Minnesota
He's played here nearly every year for two-decades-plus. But this year, we get him virtually.
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Lucinda Williams sounds off: 'I haven't lost my idealism and my spirit'
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Slim Dunlap live album from 2002 Turf Club gig arrives for his birthday
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Women who worked with Prince will dish in panel discussion 'She's Always in My Hair'
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Events near Somerset, Wis., will host up to 2,500, with virus precautions not required.
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Now a regular on Stephen Colbert's show, guitarist Cory Wong returns home to Minnesota
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