For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about looking on the bright side would you like to hear?

Singer, songwriter, and producer Brandi Carlile spoke to host Jill Riley about performing at the upcoming Super Bowl, being a human, and her strong connection to Minnesota.

Control was released 40 years ago, on February 4, 1986. It was recorded at Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ studios the previous year.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to, or that could be ingredients of, soup would you like to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to the color pink would you like to hear?

The Minneapolis hip-hop act led a packed bill in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 1. The night also featured performances by Sage Francis, R.A. The Rugged Man, Kool Keith, and Mr. Dibbs.

The Duluth band staged a surprise gig on Saturday in St. Paul to raise funds for the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from this year’s Grammy winners would you like to hear?

Kendrick Lamar, last year's biggest winner, could repeat in the major categories. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga are also among the nominees up for multiple Grammys.

Friday afternoon at First Avenue in Minneapolis, A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota raised money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance.