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MN MORNINGS - MELISSA ETHERIDGE

Jake Weber and Fred Bevill welcome Melissa Etheridge to MN Mornings AFTER for a conversation about her Minnesota tour stops at The Ledge Amphitheater, her new album Rise, and the stories behind songs like “Being Alive,” “Matches,” and “Tomboy.” Melissa also shares what it is still like to hear her music on the radio, how her duet with Chris Stapleton came together, and why this chapter of her career is all about gratitude, joy, and connecting with fans.

MN MORNINGS - JIM GAFFIGAN

In this episode of the MN Mornings AFTER Podcast, we chatwith Jim Gaffigan about his Minnesota connections, working with Governor Tim Walz on Saturday Night Live, and his upcoming performance at The Ledge Amphitheater. Jim also shares stories about raising five kids, balancing life between New York City and the Midwest, launching Father Time Bourbon, writing comedy with his wife, and why he keeps his stand-up clean on the Everything is Wonderful Tour.

Twins Talk with Kris Atteberry

The voice of the Minnesota Twins, Kris Atteberry, joins us for a fun, fast-moving Twins conversation as the season starts to get really interesting. We talk about the return of Royce Lewis, what Byron Buxton’s shoulder injury could mean moving forward, the addition of a new bullpen arm, and why this Twins team might be closer than people think to surprising a whole lot of baseball fans. If you love Twins baseball, Target Field storylines, and hearing from one of the best voices around the club, this episode is for you.

MN MORNINGS - JESSIE JAMES DUPREE

Jesse James Dupree, lead singer of the band Jackyl

AREA SPORTS ROUNDUP

Joel talks with Hutchinson Baseball Coach Tim Thode, John ANderson of the North Star League, and Jeremy Stender with the Crow River Valley League.