News and InterviewsPaul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in October Jul 10, 2025The music icon announced his “Got Back 2025” tour on Thursday morning, with 19 shows across the U.S. and Canada — including Oct. 17 in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsAfter nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closureLuke Taylor • Jul 7, 2025Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31.
News and InterviewsThe Current unveils new host lineup for evenings, weekends, and Teenage Kicks Jul 7, 2025There’s a new voice on weekends, a familiar one moving to evenings, and another veteran of The Current taking over a popular weekend program.
News and InterviewsGannon Hanevold is the new weekend host for The CurrentMargaret Johnson • Jul 7, 2025Listeners will hear him every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as filling in at various times throughout the week.
News and InterviewsInterview: Gigi Perez talks about her debut album 'At the Beach, in Every Life'Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jul 7, 2025Singer-songwriter Gigi Perez talked with The Current’s Morning Show’s Nilufer Arsala about her debut album At the Beach, in Every Life, and her upcoming performance at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival.
News and InterviewsIconic Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis announces it will close in SeptemberMPR News Staff • Jul 3, 2025The 119-year-old Minneapolis gathering place and music venue Palmer’s Bar announced on social media late Wednesday that its final day of business will be Sept. 14. Palmer’s dates back to 1906.
News and InterviewsA fascinating conversation with Justin Vernon of Bon IverJill Riley • Jul 1, 2025The singer-songwriter, producer and composer spoke with The Current’s Jill Riley about ‘SABLE, fABLE’ … and so much more.
News and InterviewsClosure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacyNatalia Mendez • Jul 1, 2025Over the years, it has hosted live music, sheltered touring bands, and housed countless individuals within the local DIY and punk communities.
WatchBartees Strange plays solo versions of songs from 'Horror' in The Current studioNilufer Arsala • Jun 27, 2025Bartees Strange plays songs from his recent album, co-produced with Jack Antonoff.
News and InterviewsThe Current receives eight honors at Minnesota SPJ's 2025 Page One Awards Jun 27, 2025The Current’s staff members and contributors received eight awards over the course of the evening, and swept all three spots in the Best Interview – Radio category.
