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August 29, 2025

Oasis released 'Definitely Maybe'; Fats Domino was rescued from the flood; The Kinks released "Lola"; and Michael Jackson was born, Today in Music History.

Aug. 29 in Music History: Happy birthday to Elizabeth Fraser

Aug. 29 in Music History: Happy birthday to Elizabeth Fraser

Aug 29, 2025

Oasis released 'Definitely Maybe'; Fats Domino was rescued from the flood; The Kinks released "Lola"; and Michael Jackson was born, Today in Music History.

After a decade away, Alabama Shakes return with a new song, 'Another Life'

After a decade away, Alabama Shakes return with a new song, 'Another Life'

Jewly Hight • Aug 29, 2025

"Not everything powerful is loud," Brittany Howard says when asked what the reunited band members wanted to explore with their new music. "Not everything quiet is vulnerable."

DAIRY Break: Minnesota

DAIRY Break: Minnesota

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 28, 2025

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

Ber performs at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair

Ber performs at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 28, 2025

Minnesota-based singer-songwriter Ber visited the MPR booth to play acoustic versions of two hit songs — and then stuck around for some State Fair fun, Morning Show style!

The Chart Show: Wet Leg go to No. 1 with "mangetout"

The Chart Show: Wet Leg go to No. 1 with "mangetout"

Aug 28, 2025

Wet Leg beats out Bon Iver for the No. 1 spot on this Week’s Chart Show.

Aug. 28 in Music History: Noel Gallagher quit Oasis

Aug. 28 in Music History: Noel Gallagher quit Oasis

Aug 28, 2025

The Marvelettes released 'Please Mr. Postman'; Tammy Wynette and Billy Sherrill recorded 'Stand By Your Man'; the Jacksons broke a record for concert-ticket sales; Green Day picked up a bunch of MTV awards; and Devo released their debut album, Today in Music History.

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.

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