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August 04, 2022

Do not get stuck at Pitbull feeling hungry. Suggested menus for easy and satisfying fueling up near the Grandstand and the rest of the fair’s music stages.

The best Minnesota State Fair live music and food menu pairings

The best Minnesota State Fair live music and food menu pairings

Ali Elabbady • Aug 4, 2022

Do not get stuck at Pitbull feeling hungry. Suggested menus for easy and satisfying fueling up near the Grandstand and the rest of the fair’s music stages.

Lady Midnight, Martin Dosh, and Mankwe Ndosi talk improvisation and creativity on LineCheck

Diane • Aug 4, 2022

The new episode of LineCheck is all about making art.

Matthew French gives us both sides now

Mike Pengra • Aug 4, 2022

Local singer-songwriter Matthew French visits the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from and talk about his recent two albums, Two Sides: Side One, and Two Sides: Side Two.

Listen to new songs by Kaytranada & Anderson .Paak; Whitmer Thomas; Dora Jar; The Get Together; Guerilla Toss; and Flipturn

Listen to new songs by Kaytranada & Anderson .Paak; Whitmer Thomas; Dora Jar; The Get Together; Guerilla Toss; and Flipturn

Aug 4, 2022

This week, we’ve got a new collaboration featuring Katranada and Anderson . Paak, as well as new music from Whitmer Thomas off The Older I Get the Funnier I Was; Dora Jar’s latest single; The Get Together; Guerilla Toss; and Flipturn.

Coffee Break: One and done

Coffee Break: One and done

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 4, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with only one album do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Billie and Brandi debut

The Chart Show: Billie and Brandi debut

Aug 4, 2022

Voters planted four debuts on the Chart this week, including the latest from Brandi Carlile and Billie Eilish.

On 'Take It Like a Man,' Amanda Shires takes aim for the heavens

On 'Take It Like a Man,' Amanda Shires takes aim for the heavens

Brittney McKenna • Aug 3, 2022

On Shires' latest record, her songwriting is more fearless and vulnerable than ever – but as always, it's a reflection of an artist focused intently on community, equality and inclusivity.

Coffee Break: One-man bands

Coffee Break: One-man bands

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 3, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who played all the instruments in their songs do you want to hear?

Music industry titan Mo Ostin who worked with Sinatra, Hendrix and Prince dies at 95

Music industry titan Mo Ostin who worked with Sinatra, Hendrix and Prince dies at 95

Elizabeth Blair • Aug 3, 2022

Ostin signed deals with major pop and rock talent over the decades, including Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and R.E.M. He said the industry didn't have to prioritize sales over artistic freedom.

Overdose reversal drugs gain support at music festivals

Overdose reversal drugs gain support at music festivals

Blake Farmer • Aug 3, 2022

Festival promoters are allowing lifesaving medication as fentanyl deaths surge, but volunteers are often left to distribute it, and more controversial forms of harm reduction aren't openly allowed.

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