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Coffee Break: Roller Derby

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

December 12, 2024

The documentary "Minnesota Mean" follows six women on the Minnesota Roller Derby team.
The documentary "Minnesota Mean" follows six women on the Minnesota Roller Derby team. Courtesy Minnesota Mean

Minnesota Roller Derby kicked off its season in November, and the skater-owned, flat-track team is looking ahead to its next bout this weekend. The team is based in St. Paul and calls the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium home for practices and games.

The first whistle blows this Saturday at 6 p.m. in an event called 8-Bit Hits, so let’s get in on the fun by crafting a playlist for the team to “jam” to!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are empowering or about winning would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

The Soviettes- Roller Girls
Soul Asylum- Somebody To Shove
LL Cool J- Mama Said Knock You Out
Le Tigre- TKO
Seratones- Good Day
Melanie- Brand New Key