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Minneapolis singer Jayanthi Kyle grew up listening to songs of the civil rights movement. As police-involved killings of African-Americans gave rise to the Black Lives Matter Movement, Kyle was inspired to create a new song — with co-writer Wes Burdine — that could speak to this moment in history. KFAI's Nancy Rosenbaum reports. (Photo by Uche Iroegbu)

How Black Lives Matters Got An Anthem

He cruised the streets in a Lincoln Continental, monitoring police calls and magically making red lights turn green. He was Charlie McCarty, St. Paul's "super mayor." Elected in 1970, defeated in 1972, he spent two years in the spotlight, long enough for two songs to be written in his honor and a drunk to floor him at a White Castle. KFAI's Britt Aamodt reports.

It's a Bird. It's a Plane. No, It's SuperMayor.

As a refugee from "Africa's World War," Zaire Huruku arrived in Minnesota unable to speak English. Years later, he's more than fluent. These days, Zaire is laying down sweet groves as an aspiring Afro-Beat singer. KFAI's Britta Greene reports.

After Living Through 'Hell,' Dropping Happy Beats

Loopty Loop Madness is one of 18 weirdly, wonderful holes of mini-golf at St. Paul's Can Can Wonderland. And unlike the other artist-designs, this one was created by a St. Louis Park teenager. KFAI's Katey DeCelle reports.

Teen's Dream of Loopty Loop Madness Comes True

For most people, the airport is a hassle, somewhere we have to go to get to where we really want to go. But Gilmore Harris has made Concourse G at Minneapolis St. Paul International  Airport his own personal stage. KFAI's Nancy Rosenbaum reports.

The Concourse King of MSP Airport

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Teen's Dream of Loopty Loop Madness Comes True

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