'Face of First Avenue,' Conrad Sverkerson, dies at 66

Celebrated First Avenue stage manager Conrad Sverkerson has died

Conrad Sverkerson, mostly known by his first name, had worked at First Avenue since 1988 and held the title of stage manager since 1990.

Conrad Sverkerson, First Avenue’s stage manager, has died

Conrad Sverkerson, the longtime stage manager for Minneapolis' First Avenue Productions, died Tuesday afternoon of lung cancer. He was 66.

'Face of First Avenue,' Conrad Sverkerson, dies at 66

Stage manager Conrad Sverkerson, "the face" of First Avenue, passed at 66. His 37-year impact on the music scene is honored by friends and musicians alike.

RIP Conrad, First Avenue Legend

Plus too much restaurant news, a federal attack on MN's trans athletes, and unlikely gun control in today's Flyover news roundup.