Coffee BreakCoffee Break: NamesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 2, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have names in them would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The BRIT Awards! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 27, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from BRIT Award nominees would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Carpe DiemJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 26, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about seizing the day or living in the moment would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsRock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 shortlist includes Lauryn Hill, Shakira and Wu-Tang ClanIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 25, 2026The shortlist also includes a 1990s pop diva, heavy metal pioneers and a legendary R&B singer and producer.
PhotosPhotos: Scenes from Big Turn Music Festival 2026, day twoLaura Buhman • Feb 25, 2026Big Turn Music Fest fills the city of Red Wing with music on Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21. The wide-ranging festival features rock bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts, big bands and more.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: World of (Stevie) WonderJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 25, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of Stevie Wonder would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Scenes from Big Turn Music Festival 2026, day oneLaura Buhman • Feb 25, 2026Big Turn Music Fest fills the city of Red Wing with music. The wide-ranging festival features rock bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts, big bands and more.
News and InterviewsInterview: Minnesota United Kickoff Concert with Community Relations Director Jen Winterfeldt and DurryJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Feb 24, 2026Jen Winterfeldt, Director of Community Relations at Minnesota United FC, along with Austin and Taryn Durry of the band Durry, stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to talk with host Jill Riley about the Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert happening at First Avenue.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: MNUFC Home OpenerJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 24, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about kicking or soccer would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: runo plum shares debut album at 7th St EntryDarin Kamnetz • Feb 23, 2026The Minneapolis-based indie-folk artist performed songs from her intimate debut album, ‘patching,’ at 7th St Entry on Saturday, Feb. 21.