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Coffee Break: Minnesota Punk Rock

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

March 27, 2026

The Suicide Commandos
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The Suicide Commandos were formed in Minneapolis in 1975 and made a huge impact on the Twin Cities music scene, leading the way for bands like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, and Soul Asylum to follow in their footsteps.

From The Current: The Current presents The Suicide Commandos Farewell Blow Out Tour with The Shackletons

Saturday night, the groundbreaking punk group will play their final show at First Avenue in a star-studded event celebrating their catalog and influence on the Minnesota music scene. Let’s honor the band — and get ready for their final blowout — by creating a rocking local playlist.

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


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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