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July 10, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from or featuring Mavis Staples would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Mavis Staples!

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Mavis Staples!

Mac Wilson and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 10, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from or featuring Mavis Staples would you like to hear?

Zach Bryan makes — and breaks — his own myth on 'The Great American Bar Scene'

Zach Bryan makes — and breaks — his own myth on 'The Great American Bar Scene'

Ann Powers • Jul 9, 2024

Bruce Springsteen, 40 years on from Born in the U.S.A., shows up on Bryan’s new album to offer the wisdom and regret of a lifetime of telling truths and spinning yarns.

New Minnesota State Fair foods for 2024: Adventurous international and cultural foods

New Minnesota State Fair foods for 2024: Adventurous international and cultural foods

Ali Elabbady • Jul 9, 2024

Shepherd’s Pie, Wild Rice Bowls, and a pork-free take on the Monte Cristo, are among some of the new bites this year.

Coffee Break: Wild About Wildlife

Coffee Break: Wild About Wildlife

Bill DeVille and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 9, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to animals or that have an animal in the title would you like to hear?

Good News: Coldplay to release limited-edition LP on recycled plastic

Good News: Coldplay to release limited-edition LP on recycled plastic

Ayisha Jaffer • Jul 9, 2024

This week on Good News on The Current, we feature a story about Coldplay — who are clearly living their commitment to community and to the environment.

Photos: Faces of Taste of Minnesota 2024

Photos: Faces of Taste of Minnesota 2024

Tony Nelson • Jul 8, 2024

Morris Day & the Time, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Sounds of Blackness, and more entertained a huge crowd in downtown Minneapolis on the second day of Taste of Minnesota 2024. Attendees also enjoyed plentiful food options, a F1rst Wrestling exhibition, and zip lining on the sunny Sunday.

Coffee Break: National Video Game Day

Coffee Break: National Video Game Day

Bill DeVille and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 8, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to video games would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Robbie Robertson

Classic Americana: Robbie Robertson

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jul 5, 2024

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight Canadian musician Robbie Robertson, best known for his work playing lead guitar for Bob Dylan and for being a member of The Band, and for his collaborations with director Martin Scorsese.

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