Country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress united America for 90 seconds on Monday night.

Minnesota Mean is a new documentary that takes viewers into the exciting world of roller derby — but it also reveals the deep bond the athletes share. Director Dawn Mikkelson visited with Jill Riley, a retired roller derby player, to talk about the new film.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to ice cream would you like to hear?

Kitty Wells passed away; Desmond Dekker was born; the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records; Sean Cassidy had his one and only No. 1 hit; and the White Stripes played their shortest concert ever, Today in Music History.

This week on Good News on The Current, listener and freelance writer Macie Rasmussen describes a song that reminds her of the power of friendship.

Dual headliners Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek hosted a night of acoustic mastery at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 13. Haley Heynderickx was the opening act.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs featuring strings or an element of classical music would you like to hear?

Clare Doyle and bandmates Kai Brewster and Taylor James Donskey perform a new song recorded live and outdoors in St. Joseph, Minnesota.

John Lennon suffered a tragic loss; Elton John got his first No. 1 album in the U.S.; Ray Davies temporarily resigned from the Kinks; Ian Curtis of Joy Division was born in Greater Manchester; and Prince gave free albums to U.K. tabloid subscribers, Today in Music History.

Pow wow singer Joe Rainey performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase back in April, alongside Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Kelley Smith.