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Local musician details impact of ICE on Twin Cities Music Scene

Video Reporter Casey Marble talked with 26 BATS! band leader Bailey “Babo” Cogan about the impacts ICE operations have had on local musicians and the ICE Out benefit concert at First Avenue last Sunday.
by Casey Marble
Published March 2, 2026
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