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Twenty years ago this week, MPR launched The Current — a new music service devoted to playing a wide range of genres including Americana, rock, hip-hop and electronic.  

Now part of Minnesota’s music culture, The Current is where new artists break through, local voices shine, and music lovers discover their next favorite song. 

MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with some of the voices behind the music, including DJs who curate The Current’s signature sound, staff that make the station run and artists whose careers were shaped by the station’s support.

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MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with some of the voices behind Minnesota Public Radio’s alternative music station, The Current, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. 

20 years On Air: The Current’s impact on Minnesota music

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20 years On Air: The Current’s impact on Minnesota music

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