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Coffee Break: Bring Ya A**

A fan holds a sign that reads 'Bring Ya A**' during Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Minneapolis.
A fan holds a sign that reads 'Bring Ya A**' during Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Minneapolis.Kerem Yücel | MPR News

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

May 24, 2024

An official proclamation
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proclaimed Wednesday “Wolves Back Day”; the "whereas" statements form an acrostic that spells out Anthony Edwards' invitation to Charles Barkley.
Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

The Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday lost a close Game One of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Game Two is tonight (Friday) in Minneapolis, where the Wolves will try to even up the series.

MPR News: Wolves lose close Game 1 to Mavericks 108-105 in Western Conference finals

Across Minnesota, we've got Wolves fever: fans, local media, along with institutions like the Minnesota Historical Society and organizations like Explore Minnesota are even in on the fun. Governor Tim Walz even issued a Wolves Back proclamation this week. And if you’re concerned about jumping on the bandwagon, just hop on board! Everyone’s welcome. 

In a playoffs-adjacent story, NBA star and broadcast analyst Charles Barkley mentioned he hadn’t been to Minnesota in “probably 20 years,” prompting Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards to extend a candid invitation to Barkley to come to Minnesota. Now, we’re asking you to bring ya... ideas for a special Coffee Break theme.

MPR News: Charles Barkley asked: Where should he eat in Minnesota during Western Conference finals?

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that offer an invitation in some way, shape, or form, do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
Black Joe Lewis - Come To My Party
Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
Public Enemy - Bring The Noise
Player - Baby Come Back
Badfinger - Come And Get It