News and InterviewsThe Morning Show interviews Molly RingwaldJill Riley and Molly Ringwald • Sep 17, 2012Molly Ringwald joined The Morning Show to talk about her new novel and life after being a teen idol.
News and InterviewsCitizen Mark: DJ Mark Wheat reflects on becoming a U.S. citizenMark Wheat and Luke Taylor • Sep 6, 2012On Thursday, Sept. 6, The Current's Mark Wheat became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He recently sat down to share his thoughts about his decision and about his experience of becoming an American.
News and InterviewsTwin Cities Mayors interviewed by Mary LuciaMary Lucia • Aug 24, 2012Twin Cities mayors Chris Coleman and RT Rybak both stopped by the MPR booth at the State Fair for an interview with Mary Lucia.
News and InterviewsNirvana bassist Krist Novoselic chats with The Morning Show Aug 23, 2012Krist Novoselic may be best known as the bass player for Nirvana, but he has spent recent years as a hobby farmer in Wahkiakum County, Washington and as a political reform activist.
News and InterviewsSearching for Sugar Man: The Rodriguez interviewSteve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 16, 2012While nearly forgotten in the United States, '70s singer-songwriter Rodriguez became one of the most famous and beloved American rock artists in South Africa on the strength of his song "Sugar Man." Rodriguez stopped by The Current's Morning Show for an interview about his unlikely legacy.
News and InterviewsThe Growler editor talks craft beer with The Morning ShowSteve Seel, Jill Riley, Scott Olstad and Joe Alton • Aug 15, 2012The Beer Dabbler is giving the Twin Cities a new reason to growl.
PhotosSlideshow: Coldplay at the Xcel Center Aug 14, 2012British alt-rock superstars Coldplay rolled through town last week. Check out a slideshow of photos from the event.
News and InterviewsThe Current's Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2012 Aug 14, 2012We've rounded up our staff's most anticipated releases for the fall. Check out what everybody had to say!
News and InterviewsInterview: Michael Kiwanuka on fame, youth and popular musicNPR Staff • Jul 30, 2012It's been a hugely successful year for Michael Kiwanuka, the 25 year old British singer-songwriter whose debut album has earned him comparisons to Bill Withers, Van Morrison and Marvin Gaye.
News and InterviewsAugie Garcia: The Godfather of Minnesota Rock n' RollJacquie Fuller • Jul 26, 2012In 1955, Augie Garcia cut a single, "Hi Yo Silver," which many consider to be Minnesota's first rock and roll record. A year later, he opened for Elvis Presley, and was pulled from the stage by Presley's manager for whipping the crowd into a frenzy.