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Coffee Break: Midway Jams

MPR News booth during the State Fair on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.
MPR News booth during the State Fair on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.Kerem Yücel | MPR News

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

August 28, 2024

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is in full effect! We’ve even taken the Morning Show on the road and are broadcasting live from the Minnesota Public Radio booth today. That means it’s the perfect time to celebrate the Minnesota State Fair … with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that evoke the sights, sounds, and fun of the fair would you like 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

Joni Mitchell- That Song About The Midway
The Hollies- On A Carousel
Foghat- Slow Ride
XTC- Dear Madame Barnum
Ohio Players- Love Rollercoaster
The Replacements- Merry Go Round
Wee-Willie Walker- Ticket To Ride