The Morning Show - With Jill Riley The Morning Show with Jill Riley is on the air from 5 to 10 a.m. on weekdays. With occasional guests and the daily Coffee Break, you'll get what you need to start your day.
Coffee BreakDAIRY Break: OppositesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 27, 2025For our State Fair broadcasts this week, what songs related to opposites would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryAug. 27 in Music History: Coldplay released 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' Aug 27, 2025Elvis welcomed the Beatles into his home; Brian Epstein died at home in London; George Michael scored his eighth U.S. No. 1 single; Stevie Ray Vaughan died in Wisconsin; Alex Lifeson of Rush celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten', Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakDAIRY Break: Roller Coasters and RidesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 26, 2025For our State Fair broadcasts this week, what songs about roller coasters or rides would you like to hear?
Minnesota State FairOzomatli perform at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State FairJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 26, 2025Ozomatli, a Grammy-winning band from Los Angeles, performed live at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair as part of The Current’s Morning Show … in the Afternoon.
Today In Music HistoryAugust 26 in Music History: Johnny Cash plays to record crowd at the Minnesota State Fair Aug 26, 2025Frankie Valli had a No. 1 hit with 'Grease'; Ottawa declared it 'Paul Anka Day'; Sonny Bono entered politics officially; Blur had their first U.K. No. 1 single; Seal scored a great hit with the help of Batman; and Shirley Manson was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakDAIRY Break: Fair JamsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 25, 2025For our State Fair broadcasts this week, the 9:30 Coffee Break becomes the 5:30 Dairy Break: What songs that are perfect for the fair would you like to hear?
Minnesota State FairYam Haus perform at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State FairJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 25, 2025Minnesota band Yam Haus visited the MPR booth at the State Fair to perform a couple of songs and to tease what’s next on their agenda.
Today In Music HistoryAug. 25 in Music History: Bruce Springsteen released 'Born to Run' Aug 25, 2025Former babysitter Little Eva went to No. 1 with 'The Loco-motion'; Elton John played his first gig in the U.S.; the Knack had their one and only hit; Paul Simon released 'Graceland'; Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy was born in Belleville, Ill, and the Replacements released their first album, Today in Music History.
Today In Music HistoryAug. 22 in Music History: Happy birthday to Craig Finn Aug 22, 2025Vernon Reid, Tori Amos and Craig Finn were born; Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and Ed King passed away, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Musical WealthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 22, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to money or wealth would you like to hear?
