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Watch: Local musicians encourage community to celebrate safely this holiday season

Watch: Local musicians encourage community to celebrate safely this holiday season

In collaboration with Olmsted County Public Health, Med City Beat asked local musicians to get creative in quarantine. Below are the three top songs, as selected by a panel of local judges. The winnings artists will share in a $750 prize pool, courtesy Olmsted Medical Center and Mayo Clinic.

1st place: Dan Mansfield, Byron

"Hope in Our Hearts for Tomorrow"


2nd place: Billy Shao, Rochester

"Deck the Halls Over Video Call"


Third place: Shea Morrey, Rochester

"Hope Ahead"


Listen to all of the submissions


We want to thank all of the artists who participated in this project. We hope their work not only spreads joy — but also inspires you to celebrate safely this holiday season. For more information on the Think Ahead Olmsted campaign, visit thinkaheadolmsted.com.


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