Minnesota’s Own Bob Dylan Added To Farm Aid In Twin Cities

Minnesota legend Bob Dylan has been added to the bill at Farm Aid, set for Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

The 40th edition of the benefit concert also includes performances by Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Neil Young, Kenny Chesney, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Steve Earle, Waxahatchee and more.

Dylan was a major inspiration for the long-running benefit. On stage at Live Aid in 1985, Dylan pleaded for help for America’s farmers. Inspired by Dylan’s words, Nelson organized the first Farm Aid in six weeks.

There were concerns about this year’s edition due to an ongoing labor dispute between the Teamsters and the University of Minnesota. Other labor groups — including those representing the production crew for Farm Aid — announced they wouldn’t cross the picket line. The Teamsters and the university announced a tentative agreement Friday which will allow the show to go on.