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Coffee Break: Take a Hike

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

November 17, 2025

Breakups often lead to broken hearts. Or not.
Breakups often lead to broken hearts. Or not. Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash

Minnesota is known for glorious outdoor spaces and fun outdoor activities, and Monday is the perfect time to celebrate, since Nov. 17 is Take a Hike Day! The special day encourages people to get outside and hit the trails to have some fun.

Taking a hike is also a phrase meaning to leave or get out, and it's often said from one person to another… sometimes during a breakup. It seems like a perfect time to create a playlist about splitting up.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what breakup songs would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Ray Charles- Hit The Road Jack
Scandal- Goodbye to You
Steam- Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
Violent Femmes- Kiss Off
Buck Owens- Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass
Bob Dylan- Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Robyn- Dancing On My Own
Paul Simon- 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

Coffee Break: Take a Hike