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August 22, 2025

The Minnesota-based interactive dance party duo Koo Koo visited the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair to perform songs and to catch up with host Jessica Paxton.

Koo Koo debut new song, 'Ope,' at the MPR booth at the State Fair

Koo Koo debut new song, 'Ope,' at the MPR booth at the State Fair

Jessica Paxton • Aug 22, 2025

The Minnesota-based interactive dance party duo Koo Koo visited the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair to perform songs and to catch up with host Jessica Paxton.

Aug. 22 in Music History: Happy birthday to Craig Finn

Aug. 22 in Music History: Happy birthday to Craig Finn

Aug 22, 2025

Vernon Reid, Tori Amos and Craig Finn were born; Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and Ed King passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Musical Wealth

Coffee Break: Musical Wealth

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 22, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to money or wealth would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Lord Huron's "Nothing I Need" enters Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Lord Huron's "Nothing I Need" enters Chart Show Hall of Fame

Aug 21, 2025

Lord Huron get their third song induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame, while Bon Iver holds the No. 1 spot for the fourth week in a row.

August 21 in Music History: The Beatles played in Minnesota

August 21 in Music History: The Beatles played in Minnesota

Aug 21, 2025

Count Basie and Joe Strummer were born (48 years apart); Patsy Cline recorded 'Crazy'; the Stones had their first U.S. No. 1 album; Bono got married; synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog passed away; Kenny Rogers was born; and the Beatles performed their one and only show in Minnesota, 50 years ago Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: State Fair

Coffee Break: State Fair

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 21, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing at the fair this year would you like to hear?

Watch Lucius play a special session for The Current onstage at the Palace Theatre

Aug 20, 2025

Ahead of their concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Lucius invited The Current to the Palace to record these up-close performances.

Photos: Gregory Alan Isakov gives stirring performance at Surly Festival Field

Photos: Gregory Alan Isakov gives stirring performance at Surly Festival Field

Laura Buhman • Aug 20, 2025

The Colorado-based singer-songwriter performed an immersive set at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Canadian folk duo Ocie Elliott opened up.

Coffee Break: National Radio Day!

Coffee Break: National Radio Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 20, 2025

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

August 20 in Music History: Rilo Kiley released 'Under the Blacklight'

August 20 in Music History: Rilo Kiley released 'Under the Blacklight'

Aug 20, 2025

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.

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