This week, Mary Lucia talks with colleague Jesse Wiza, a native Michigander who has been enjoying discovery of the Minnesota State Fair. Jesse shares some of her new favorites and talks about her indoctrination to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

A student at the University of Minnesota worked for months to sneak the complete 'Bohemian Rhapsody' lyrics into her tweets. And - in the latest surprise music discovery, Noel Gallagher has turned up a solo album in his sock drawer. We have updates on Aretha Franklin's funeral, Lauryn Hill's response to allegations of musical theft, and the Orwells cancelling a show after sexual misconduct allegations.

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter and recording artist -- who grew up in Cannon Falls, Minn. -- recalls her experience winning the 2001 Minnesota State Fair amateur talent contest. 'It really gave me a great opportunity to launch a career in music,' Smith says.

Thanks to Loran for writing in with today's theme idea. He said, "Lots of folks feel a little dead in the morning. Let's name some bands that are a little dead all the time." So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear with "dead" in the name?

The Marvelettes released, 'Please Mr. Postman'; Tammy Wynette and Billy Sherrill recorded 'Stand By Your Man'; the Jackson's broke a record for concert-ticket sales; Green Day picked up a bunch of MTV awards; and Devo released their debut album, Today in Music History.

CHARISMA! That’s what’s coming to the Southern Theater this Sept. 20-23, presented by Minneapolis indie-rockers Greycoats. Known in the past for their melodramatic music and spectacularly out-of-the-box album releases that have included film pairings, art exhibitions, and a MIDI-controlled spaceship, Greycoats are taking CHARISMA to the next level in that its release will be part…

On Monday, 'Weird Al' Yankovic got a long-overdue star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also, Azealia Banks has apologized to Elon Musk for sharing personal information, and plans for Aretha Franklin's funeral have been revealed. In other news, a man was arrested after charging onstage with Beyonce and Jay-Z; the first-ever Notre Dame Stadium concert has been announced; and a Ned Flanders metal band are going on tour.

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Before opening Saturday's Music On-a-Stick concert at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand, singer-songwriter Lissie stopped at the MPR booth to perform two songs and to chat with The Current's Brian Oake and Jill Riley. Watch video of the performance and interview.

A little rain on the second day of the Minnesota State Fair didn't dampen the spirit of the audience at Har Mar Superstar's soulful set at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Watch video of the performance from Friday, Aug. 24.