August 26, 2026Here’s our guide highlighting live music for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Save This Story
Minnesota State Fair 2026 live music guide Aug 26, 2026Here’s our guide highlighting live music for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Medium Build plays a solo acoustic studio session at The CurrentJill Riley • Aug 26, 2026The set includes two songs from Medium Build’s forthcoming album, King of Having Fun.
Dolly Parton lived her motto: 'More is more'Terry Gross • Aug 26, 2026"I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real," Parton said in 2001.
How Dolly Parton wrote the story of a changing AmericaAnn Powers • Aug 26, 2026Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.
Aug. 26 in Music History: Dolly Parton performed at the Minnesota State Fair Aug 26, 2026Frankie Valli had a No. 1 hit with 'Grease'; Johnny Cash played his first Minnesota State Fair show; 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.
Coffee Break: Remembering Dolly PartonJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 26, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Dolly Parton songs would you like to hear?
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80The Associated Press • Aug 25, 2026Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde wigs and skin-tight outfits that served her self-deprecating wit, she was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond — the rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography and politics.
Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80Jewly Hight • Aug 25, 2026The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
jeremy messersmith performs a solo acoustic set at the Amsterdam Bar + Hall in St. Paul Aug 25, 2026The performance was part The Current Presents Minnesota Music Month 2026.
Minnesota State Fair 2026 live music and food pairingsAli Elabbady • Aug 25, 2026Folks can get wild with “Weird Al” Yankovic or salute the Minneapolis sound with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis during the Great Minnesota Get-Together.