For several years, it felt like Minnesota had Lizzo all to ourselves. Now we’re sharing her with the world, but whenever she returns, it feels like a homecoming. Last night, in the first of two shows this week at the Armory in Minneapolis, she was feeling the love with a radiant performance. Photographer Mary Mathis…

Lizzo rolls into town this week for two sold out shows - one tonight and one Friday - at The Armory. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Lizzo and her various past and present projects?

Morris Day's new memoir is a fascinating conversation with both Prince, posthumously, and his own flamboyant 'MD' character. The result may be more revealing even than Prince's own upcoming book.

Today in 1989, Paula Abdul reached No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with 'Forever Your Girl', which included four No. 1 singles: the title track, plus "Straight Up," "Cold Hearted" and "Opposites Attract". Who is featured on "Opposites Attract"? Our coworker Derrick Stevens. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature someone from outside of the band?

The Current's beloved annual compilation returns for a 15th year featuring performances from Jenny Lewis, Brandi Carlile, 26 BATS!, and more.

Ed Ackerson, the prolific and iconoclastic rocker whose Flowers Studio was a go-to hub for generations of Minnesota artists, died yesterday after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. His wife, Ashley Ackerson, wrote, “He was peaceful and at home with his family and friends. He left this world smiling.” She continued, “Ed never looked…

Gaelynn Lea – “The Long Way Around” Gaelynn Lea unveils a soothing video for “The Long Way Around,” a 2019 single about “the relationships that take work but are worth it in the end.” It features a bit of synth flavor from Jason McGlone as well as several strains of guitar from Alan Sparhawk, Charlie…

When she was growing up, Reina del Cid didn’t anticipate a musical career. Now, she’s releasing her third full-length album before embarking on cross-state adventure with Caravan du Nord, the annual showcase that brings top regional acts to towns across Greater Minnesota. “I was picturing myself kind of going into English and being a professor…

No matter what happens tonight and tomorrow in New York, the Yankees will come to Target Field to face the Minnesota Twins on Monday, Oct. 7 as part of the teams’ best-of-five American League division series. That night, Duluth’s Trampled By Turtles will help the home stand get off to a good start by singing…

The Minnesota Twins will play the New York Yankees tonight in game one of the best of five playoff series at Yankee Stadium. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to help root on the Twins?