Minnesota State FairEating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: State Fair Food Preview Aug 21, 2013Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton gave Jill Riley and Steve Seel a preview of the new and exciting foods at the State Fair.
Minnesota State FairThe Current announces State Fair guests and live broadcast scheduleAndrea Swensson • Aug 1, 2013Minnesota Public Radio will once again set up camp at the corner of Judson and Nelson for a series of live broadcasts by all three stations. As in past years, the Current’s Mary Lucia and Mark Wheat will broadcast live each weekday afternoon and evening, with special guests ranging from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (who…
Minnesota State FairThe Suburbs, P.O.S. added to MN Music-on-a-Stick lineup at the State FairAndrea Swensson • Jun 10, 2013Now in its second year, the MN Music-on-a-Stick showcase at the State Fair Grandstand just keeps getting bigger. Rapper P.O.S. and new wave trailblazers the Suburbs—who, coincidentally, just played together in downtown St. Paul at the big “Love is the Law” show in support of same-sex marriage last month—have just been added to a bill…
Live From The Current StudioLucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles perform at the Minnesota State FairMark Wheat, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles and Scott Olstad • Sep 3, 2012Many of you saw them open the magical evening that was Minnesota Music On-A-Stick, but for any unlucky fans who may have missed their Grandstand-worthy performance, the band decided to stop by the MPR booth again and play ANOTHER set of music for State Fair fans.
Live From The Current StudioKoo Koo Kanga Roo performs at the Minnesota State FairSteve Seel, Jill Riley, Koo Koo Kanga Roo and Scott Olstad • Sep 1, 2012Koo Koo crashed the MPR booth to kick it with Jill Riley and Steve Seel and bring the boogie to the onlooking crowd.
Minnesota State FairThe State Fair on FilmNate Ryan • Aug 31, 2012Photographer Nate Ryan captures something magical using analog
Live From The Current StudioThe Cactus Blossoms perform at the Minnesota State FairAndrea Swensson, Mary Lucia and The Cactus Blossoms • Aug 30, 2012The Cactus Blossoms sat down with Mary Lucia for a chat and performed for the fans at the Minnesota Public Radio booth.
Live From The Current StudioBrother Ali performs at the Minnesota State FairMary Lucia, Brother Ali and Scott Olstad • Aug 29, 2012Brother Ali visited the MPR booth to chat with Mary Lucia and perform for the crowd.
Live From The Current StudioJD McPherson performs at the Minnesota State FairMary Lucia, Scott Olstad and JD McPherson • Aug 28, 2012Rockabilly artist JD McPherson stopped by the MPR booth to talk with Mary Lucia and play some tunes for the crowd.
Live From The Current StudioP.O.S. performs at the Minnesota State FairMary Lucia, P.O.S. and Scott Olstad • Aug 27, 2012Indie hip-hop collective Doomtree are among the most influential forces in the Twin Cities hip-hop community. Founding member, P.O.S., dropped by the MPR booth to kick it with Mary Lucia and perform for the crowd.