Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and The Current wants to celebrate with you!  Request a song and leave a message to be dedicated to your special somebody.

Now enjoying its second year of hosting the World Snow Sculpting Championship, the city of Stillwater, Minn., prepares to welcome teams of artists from eight countries for four days of impressive creation.

Mark your calendar for these events to layer up and get active in the great outdoors this winter.

Starting Jan. 21, you’ll find Taiko, techno, opera, and more — right by the frozen lake in south Minneapolis.

With snowshoes and lots of willpower, one can hike most trails in Minnesota year-round. Luckily for the rest of us, there are also many paved or packed down paths.

Lace up your boots for another busy season of shows across the Twin Cities. Maggie Rogers, Charlie Parr, Ani DeFranco, and many more concerts are right around the corner.

As we close the book on 2022, here are 10 music events throughout the Twin Cities to celebrate the start of 2023.

Bleak mid-winter is brightened by the tradition and cozy camaraderie of music residencies — featuring the Cactus Blossoms, Charlie Parr, and more — found in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Check out new books from Dessa, Kyle “Guante” Myre, Greil Marcus, and more.

Take comfort away from the elements at one of these inviting hangout spots.