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?
PhotosPhotos: Charley Crockett rocks Surly Festival FieldTony Nelson • Aug 25, 2025The Grammy-nominated country star performed at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 23. Minnesota’s own Wild Horses opened up.
PhotosPhotos: Atmosphere and friends bring nostalgic hip-hop excellence to the Grandstand stageBump Opera and Natalia Toledo • Aug 25, 2025Reminiscent of Soundset Festival, Atmosphere headlined The Current’s Music On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 23 featuring a stacked lineup of hip-hop legends.
Minnesota State FairKoo Koo debut new song, 'Ope,' at the MPR booth at the State Fair Jessica Paxton • Aug 22, 2025The Minnesota-based interactive dance party duo Koo Koo visited the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair to perform songs and to catch up with host Jessica Paxton.
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?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: State FairJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 21, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing at the fair this year would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Gregory Alan Isakov gives stirring performance at Surly Festival FieldLaura Buhman • Aug 20, 2025The Colorado-based singer-songwriter performed an immersive set at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Canadian folk duo Ocie Elliott opened up.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: National Radio Day! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 20, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to radio would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: AviationJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 19, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands related to flying would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse heat up ArmoryTony Nelson • Aug 18, 2025The alternative rock legends brought epic sets to Armory in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 15. Chicago indie-rock rising stars Friko opened up.