This week, Mary Lucia talks with colleague Jesse Wiza, a native Michigander who has been enjoying discovery of the Minnesota State Fair. Jesse shares some of her new favorites and talks about her indoctrination to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter and recording artist -- who grew up in Cannon Falls, Minn. -- recalls her experience winning the 2001 Minnesota State Fair amateur talent contest. 'It really gave me a great opportunity to launch a career in music,' Smith says.

Before opening Saturday's Music On-a-Stick concert at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand, singer-songwriter Lissie stopped at the MPR booth to perform two songs and to chat with The Current's Brian Oake and Jill Riley. Watch video of the performance and interview.

A little rain on the second day of the Minnesota State Fair didn't dampen the spirit of the audience at Har Mar Superstar's soulful set at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Watch video of the performance from Friday, Aug. 24.

The Current’s Music on a Stick concert at the State Fair this year had a stacked lineup for those who are into bluegrass and romantic indie rock. Lissie opened the night, followed by Lord Huron and local favorites Trampled By Turtles. As the golden hour washed over those of us corralled in the Grandstand, Lissie took…

It's the official opening day of the 2018 Minnesota State Fair! We'll be broadcasting live Saturday afternoon, but The Current will be out every day at the corner of Judson and Nelson. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference State Fair sights, sounds or smells?

Continuing a tradition, The Current's Bill DeVille provides an overview of some of the music highlights across the various stages at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair.

Bananas Foster French Toast These ska sensations will have you skankin’ through the Midway all night long. UpNorth Puff Pasty This Ely rapper will have you nodding your head with his bold lyrics and bouncing beats built on polka samples. Shrimp Ceviche This jazz guitar quartet will wow you with their fleet-fingered renditions of Ritchie…

The Minnesota State Fair sometimes likes to call itself the state’s biggest music festival — which is hard to argue, given the mix of big-name Grandstand headliners and seemingly infinite variety of live performances at free (with Fair admission) stages across the grounds. The Fair has just announced this year’s free music lineup, and indeed,…

Pop/soul talent Lady Lark brought her full band to the Minnesota State Fair, recording a Local Show session at Dan Patch Park and inciting a dance party in the process.