First, the Minnesota Wild changed their goal song to “Let’s Go Crazy.” Today, the Xcel Energy Center unveiled a permanent Prince memorial display, which the official tribute page says includes a “replica Minnesota Wild jersey with Prince’s glyph that was presented to the artist in 2004.” The memorial can be seen at Gate 1 of…

Fans from around the world are gathering in the Twin Cities today to celebrate the life and music of Price with a tribute show at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature these tribute artists?

It’s official: Mayor Chris Coleman has declared today Prince Day in the St. Paul, as the city prepares to welcome thousands of fans to tonight’s tribute concert at the Xcel Energy Center. Governor Mark Dayton jumped on as well, declaring it Prince Tribute Day in the State of Minnesota — and then, not to be…

Bob Dylan, the Minnesota native who has transformed the expressive possibilities of popular music through his singular career as a singer-songwriter, has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy said the award recognizes Dylan “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” The prize is, in effect, a…

The day before the Prince tribute at the Xcel Energy Center, First Avenue afterparty ticketholders got a huge surprise. “Just announced! A very special aftershow following the concert in St. Paul featuring Morris Day & The Time, Doug E. Fresh, Bilal, and more at First Avenue,” reads an email that the venue sent out this afternoon. First…

As it's National Fossil Day, and Desert Trip (lovingly nicknamed Oldchella) is headed into its second weekend, what "seasoned" artists would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

On Saturday, Oct. 15, She Rock She Rock will take over the Amsterdam Bar and Hall with their 10-year anniversary party. Performers include Bad Bad Hats, Tony Peachka, Cadence the Wolf, and Kill You Twice. She Rock She Rock is a non-profit based in Minnesota. They have many programs aimed toward empowering women and girls…

Paisley Park says it has been granted another temporary permit to open for tours on select days. Tickets are now on sale for tours taking place this coming Thursday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 15. The venue was previously granted a temporary permit that allows it to be open on Oct. 14; the three days…

When it comes to Prince, Oct. 13 is going to be painted in purple. This Thursday morning, before the Xcel Energy Center opens its doors to the masses of devoted Prince fans eager to see the tribute concert, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is set to officially declare the day Prince Day in the city, and…

October 11 is International Day of the Girl, which celebrates the world's 1.1 billion girls and shines a light on equal education for all. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that prominently mention the word "girl" do you want to hear?