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August 21, 2020

News broke this week that criminal charges have been filed in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. Why has this crime taken two decades to crack?

Music News: Why did it take 18 years to file charges in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay?

Music News: Why did it take 18 years to file charges in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay?

Jay Gabler • Aug 21, 2020

News broke this week that criminal charges have been filed in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. Why has this crime taken two decades to crack?

Coffee Break: Joe Strummer

Coffee Break: Joe Strummer

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 21, 2020

Happy Birthday to Joe Strummer, who was born on this day in 1952 and passed away in 2002. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Joe Strummer?

Behind the Scenes: ‘Let It Shine’ spotlights Duluth, encourages Census participation

Behind the Scenes: ‘Let It Shine’ spotlights Duluth, encourages Census participation

Maddie Schwappach • Aug 21, 2020

“If you ask most people what art’s meant to them in the past few months, they might not have an immediate answer,” said Duluth mayor Emily Larson. “But if you asked them about what music they’ve been listening to, what old favorite books they’ve been rereading, what podcasts have been informing them, I think you’d…

Virtual Session: Dirty Projectors

Virtual Session: Dirty Projectors

Mac Wilson • Aug 21, 2020

2020 has seen the dawning of a new venture for Dirty Projectors: five EPs that center the lead vocals of each member. David Longstreth and veteran percussionist Mike Johnson will each have their own EPs, and new members Maia Friedman, Felicia Douglass, and Kristin Slipp will each have a chance to leave their mark on the band's discography as well.

Coffee Break: State Fair memories

Coffee Break: State Fair memories

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 20, 2020

The Minnesota State Fair was supposed to start a week from today, but instead we are wrapping up our final giveaway this morning for the State Fair Food Parade, which starts today. Whether you nabbed a car pass or not, let's keep the spirit of the State Fair alive until next year with a 9:30 Coffee Break.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Robert Plant

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Robert Plant

Aug 20, 2020

Bob Dylan released 'Slow Train Coming'; The Emotions topped the chart with 'Best of My Love'; Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen returned to the stage after a serious car accident; Steve Winwood rolled with a chart-topping album; Eddie Willis passed away; and Robert Plant was born, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Lockdown Lands Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Lockdown Lands Hall of Fame

Aug 20, 2020

After weeks of multiple singles reaching the Chart Show Hall of Fame, Ondara is the only entry to the HOF this week with the COVID inspired "Lockdown On Date Night Tuesday."

Listen to Looch: an in-depth documentary about Frank Sinatra

Listen to Looch: an in-depth documentary about Frank Sinatra

Mary Lucia • Aug 19, 2020

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary that originally aired on HBO a couple years ago but is now on Netflix, 'Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All.' Mary says, 'It is the most comprehensive documentary covering Sinatra's entire life, career, everything.'

Coffee Break: Iowa bands

Coffee Break: Iowa bands

Anna Weggel • Aug 19, 2020

Iowa is still cleaning up a week after a rare and violent storm, and we want to put the spotlight on the state this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature musicians from Iowa?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'And In the End: The Last Days of the Beatles'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'And In the End: The Last Days of the Beatles'

Jay Gabler • Aug 19, 2020

In a fascinating narrative, Ken McNab walks readers through 1969: the last year the Beatles were a band.

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