Minnesota MINute

89.3 The Current is beloved by music fans all throughout Minnesota. Learn about the little station where it got its start.

Thanks to the creators of the Otomata Generative Musical Sequencer!

On today's episode, we ask a v important question that no other goofy 90 second podcast that claims to be about North Star State history asks. You gotta listen, this is great stuff.

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" was recently re-booted on Netflix with a brand new cast and crew. Most folks know the original show has its roots in Minneapolis, but we uncovered a clip from a WCCO radio show that predates Mike, Joel, the Mads, and the Bots.

We love the work of Joe, Q, Sal, and Murr---a bit of research into Minnesota public access TV history revealed an interesting program from years past.

Music courtesy of BOPD ("2.2.05") via the Free Music Archive

SFX courtesy of YouTube users MediaJF99 and Alexnatoe

If you understand Greek, you've probably scratched your head at the name of Milaca, MN. In this episode, we learn about Dimitria Pyrgos', one of the town's founders, and her vision for the town.

Features a sample of "Tsifeteli" by Manolis Karantinis.

To distract people from the horrors of Panzerfaust Records, two well-intentioned Macalester grads founded a bizarre local label that attempted to blend two classic forms that aren't all that compatible.

Music courtesy of Steve Combs ("All Your Faustian Bargains, Extended Mix") via the Free Music Archive

Creedence Stillwater Revival were Minnesota's answer to a beloved Bay Area band of hippies that sang as if they had emerged from the swamps of Louisiana. In this episode, we commemorate some of their greatest hits.

Features a sample of "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. All rights reserved by and all manner of respect due to CCR, John Fogerty, and Fantasy Records. Please don't sue us.

We love Deal News here at MINute, so we decided to look into our state's history to see if a similar entity existed here in Minnesota. Here's what we found.

Music---"Which That Is This?" by Doctor Turtle courtesy of the Free Music Archive

The "Adam Carolla Show" is one of the most popular podcasts on the Web. Adam was likely inspired by a 1990s St. Cloud dog breeder with some less than progressive ideas.

Music courtesy of Juanitos---"Cool Reggae Party" via the Free Music Archive

We love the "Stuff" podcasts, and had our own version of them back in the '90s here in Minnesota.

Music by Jahzzar---"The Shine"---via the Free Music Archive