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Coffee Break: Lake Life

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

July 17, 2025

Campers prepare to kayak on Dutch Lake at YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree near Mound, Minn.
Campers prepare to kayak on Dutch Lake at YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree near Mound, Minn.Ben Hovland | MPR News

Summer is flying by, but there is still time to soak up the rest of the season. One favorite activity for Minnesotans is heading outdoors for some fun in the sun, another is listening to great music while doing it.

Today, let’s create a playlist full of feel-good summertime jams perfect for kayaking, swimming, or hanging out at one of Minnesota’s beautiful lakes.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are perfect to listen to while at the lake would you like to hear?

 


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

The Isley Brothers- Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 and 2
Leon Bridges- Smooth Sailin'
The Beach Boys- Sloop John B
The Sundays- Summertime
Kenny Loggins- I'm Alright
Bananarama- Cruel Summer
Wilson Pickett- Land of 1000 Dances