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The Morning Show - With Jill Riley

Coffee Break: Music at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand during Music-on-a-Stick 2017
The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand during Music-on-a-Stick 2017Darin Kamnetz for MPR

by Jill Riley

August 25, 2023

From established music legends to budding local artists, plenty of acts come through to perform at the Minnesota State Fair each year. Some on one of the many scattered stages within the fairgrounds, and some to play on the massive Grandstand.

The Current will be taking part in multiple events during the fair including The Current’s Music-on-a-Stick and Carbon Sound’s Producer Showdown. Find more events here.

Find the MPR booth in its usual spot, near the corner of Judson and Nelson, where you can gear up on The Current Merchandise and catch all the cool acts!

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from past and upcoming acts at the Minnesota State Fair do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
The Chicks - Gaslighter
The Hold Steady - Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night
Lady Midnight - P((o))WR
Kiss The Tiger - I Miss You
Brandi Carlile - The Story
Nikki Lane - Highway Queen
Chaka Khan - I Feel For You feat. Grandmaster Melle Mel (bonus)