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August 27, 2025

For our State Fair broadcasts this week, what songs related to opposites would you like to hear?

DAIRY Break: Opposites

DAIRY Break: Opposites

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 27, 2025

For our State Fair broadcasts this week, what songs related to opposites would you like to hear?

Aug. 27 in Music History: Coldplay released 'A Rush of Blood to the Head'

Aug. 27 in Music History: Coldplay released 'A Rush of Blood to the Head'

Aug 27, 2025

Elvis welcomed the Beatles into his home; Brian Epstein died at home in London; George Michael scored his eighth U.S. No. 1 single; Stevie Ray Vaughan died in Wisconsin; Alex Lifeson of Rush celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten', Today in Music History.

DAIRY Break: Roller Coasters and Rides

DAIRY Break: Roller Coasters and Rides

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 26, 2025

For our State Fair broadcasts this week, what songs about roller coasters or rides would you like to hear?

Ozomatli perform at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair

Ozomatli perform at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 26, 2025

Ozomatli, a Grammy-winning band from Los Angeles, performed live at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair as part of The Current’s Morning Show … in the Afternoon.

August 26 in Music History: Johnny Cash plays to record crowd at the Minnesota State Fair

August 26 in Music History: Johnny Cash plays to record crowd at the Minnesota State Fair

Aug 26, 2025

Frankie Valli had a No. 1 hit with 'Grease'; Ottawa declared it 'Paul Anka Day'; Sonny Bono entered politics officially; Blur had their first U.K. No. 1 single; Seal scored a great hit with the help of Batman; and Shirley Manson was born, Today in Music History.

DAIRY Break: Fair Jams

DAIRY Break: Fair Jams

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 25, 2025

For our State Fair broadcasts this week, the 9:30 Coffee Break becomes the 5:30 Dairy Break: What songs that are perfect for the fair would you like to hear?

Photos: Charley Crockett rocks Surly Festival Field

Photos: Charley Crockett rocks Surly Festival Field

Tony Nelson • Aug 25, 2025

The Grammy-nominated country star performed at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 23. Minnesota’s own Wild Horses opened up.

Yam Haus perform at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair

Yam Haus perform at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 25, 2025

Minnesota band Yam Haus visited the MPR booth at the State Fair to perform a couple of songs and to tease what’s next on their agenda.

Photos: Atmosphere and friends bring nostalgic hip-hop excellence to the Grandstand stage

Photos: Atmosphere and friends bring nostalgic hip-hop excellence to the Grandstand stage

Bump Opera and Natalia Toledo • Aug 25, 2025

Reminiscent of Soundset Festival, Atmosphere headlined The Current’s Music On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 23 featuring a stacked lineup of hip-hop legends.

Aug. 25 in Music History: Bruce Springsteen released 'Born to Run'

Aug. 25 in Music History: Bruce Springsteen released 'Born to Run'

Aug 25, 2025

Former babysitter Little Eva went to No. 1 with 'The Loco-motion'; Elton John played his first gig in the U.S.; the Knack had their one and only hit; Paul Simon released 'Graceland'; Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy was born in Belleville, Ill, and the Replacements released their first album, Today in Music History.

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