Minnesota State Fair‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announced as first 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand showMPR News Staff • Nov 17, 2025The 2026 Minnesota State Fair will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.
PhotosPhotos: Khruangbin celebrate debut album at First AvenueJuliet Farmer • Nov 17, 2025The Texas psychedelic rock group put on a funk-filled performance for their devoted fanbase at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 14.
PhotosPhotos: Devo whip the Palace Theatre into shapeReed Fischer • Nov 17, 2025The provocative Ohio post-punk group wrapped up their 50 Years of De-Evolution…Continued! tour in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Take a HikeJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 17, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what breakup songs would you like to hear?
In MemoriamAmericana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59The Associated Press • Nov 15, 2025Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Get Funky!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 14, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk tracks would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsBad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin GrammysIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 14, 2025The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jean Dawson on his responsibility "to preserve, and then to mutate"Zach McCormick • Nov 13, 2025In a conversation with The Current’s midday host Zach McCormick, Dawson shares more about the recording process for Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer of God, where his voice comes from, and gives props to departed heroes Prince and D’Angelo.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hug a Musician DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 13, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from an artist you would like to show appreciation to would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Origin StoryJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 12, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that helped launch an artist’s solo career would you like to hear?
