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St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
Organizers of the Mears Park series stuck with regular favorites despite rising challenges, including the New Standards, Flamin' Oh's and Salsa del Soul.
A dozen ways to devil your eggs
Once you master the basic technique and recipe, the flavor combinations are endless.
Move over, Bloody Mary — it's time for a Bunny Mary
A Minnesota cocktail company makes a mixer that could be the new must-have Easter drink.
Dance-music festival will be the first concert at Allianz Field in St. Paul
Illenium and Kaskade will headline the two-day EDM affair, with tickets on sale Friday.
Review: Jerrod Carmichael offers up TV's most authentic reality show
The comedian continues to push the envelope in his new HBO series.
Eat & drink insider
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 28-April 3 include Deerhoof, Peter Frampton, Pam Tillis, Erik Koskinen and LA LOM.
'Groundhog Day' meets 'Bridget Jones's Diary' in comic novel about a woman with too many husbands
FICTION: Holly Gramazio's heroine changes husbands more often than underwear.
Pat Kessler, who dropped the mic after long career covering politics, is among Hall of Fame honorees
He and others in the 2024 class will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in October.
What to watch: Minnesota farmer shares her battle with alcoholism in PBS documentary, 'Greener Pastures'
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
'The Lion King' roars back to its first Pride Rock at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre
Hear from some of the Minnesotans and other artists present at the creation of the Julie Taymor-led juggernaut that's become the biggest-selling show in Broadway history.
'Breaking Bad' alum Giancarlo Esposito was drawn to 'Parish' role
Portraying an Everyman trying to become an extraordinary man in the new series was especially appealing to the actor.
Popular MyTalk 107.1 hosts Lori and Julia announce their surprise retirement
They shared the news on the radio Tuesday because Lori Barghini wants more time to "fart around."
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Egg hunts are the activity of the week, along with a flower show and juried art exhibition.
Twin Cities rocker Brian Setzer to reunite with Stray Cats in 2024, including two Minnesota dates
The rockabilly trio's first tour in five years will stop near Moorhead and St. Cloud in August.
Why Minnesotans tend to go far on 'The Bachelor'
We crunched the highly scientific numbers to see if our suspicions were right.
Rare south Minneapolis geodesic home lists for $599,000
It's one of just two geodesic houses in Minneapolis, according to Natural Spaces Domes.
Minnesotan Daisy Kent ends 'Bachelor' alone — but on her own terms
The 25-year-old won't become "The Bachelorette," instead focusing on "the things I love and the people I love."
Ask Amy: Adults' anger leads to kids' tears
Argument between two brothers trickles down to the children.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Laura Yuen
Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.
A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Cory Provus getting ready for 'biggest challenge' of career
Cory Provus grew up with a mission to become a broadcaster in order to live out his love of sports. A new challenge awaits him with the Twins in 2024.
Eat & Drink
Can you handle a 22-course Italian tasting menu? Travail thinks so
All-in-one guide to Easter brunch, buffets, takeout and carrot cakes
Slice Brothers Pizza opens Watch Bar in downtown St. Paul, and more restaurant news
Checking the stats for A Bar of Their Own sports bar in Minneapolis
Home & Garden
Rare south Minneapolis geodesic home lists for $599,000
Maximalist puts hobbies front and center of colorful Minneapolis home decor
Minneapolis man transforms dusty basement into heirloom-filled 'speakeasy'
Home listings: What $439,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area
Music
St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Twin Cities rocker Brian Setzer to reunite with Stray Cats in 2024, including two Minnesota dates
Review: Sleater-Kinney channels grief without losing edge in dramatic St. Paul showing
Celebs
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener vs. Twins, but workload the rest of season is uncertain
Beyoncé shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
Popular MyTalk 107.1 hosts Lori and Julia announce their surprise retirement
Movies
Review: Who you gonna call? 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'
Review: 'Immaculate' is a modern horror flick with ironic wit
Review: 'One Life' cracks open true human goodness
The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Inspired
Artists offer ideas for improving the health care system
Rochester author Harriet Hodgson on grief: 'Death will be the loser. Life will be the winner.'
How you can help
What's holding Minnesota kids' attention these days? Surprise, it's chess.
Taste
A dozen ways to devil your eggs
Move over, Bloody Mary — it's time for a Bunny Mary
Can you handle a 22-course Italian tasting menu? Travail thinks so
A Minnesota chef trusted these kids to cater his wedding
Health
Arne Carlson: Why wasn't public told sooner about Stillwater PFAS contamination?
Four years on, the mysteries of COVID-19 are unraveling
Can apple a day really keep the doctor away?
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone
Style
Ali shops. Ali edits. Ali influences. What doesn't Twin Cities media maven Allison Kaplan do?
Becerra's big challenge: Vaccinating Americans against virus
Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Rhea Seehorn light up the Emmy Awards silver carpet
What's behind the Stanley cup craze?
TV & Media
Julia Duffy tapped into her Minnesota roots to play snooty socialite in 'Palm Royale'
TV review: '3 Body Problem' lives up to out-of-this world expectations
What to watch: Minnesota farmer shares her battle with alcoholism in PBS documentary, 'Greener Pastures'
Review: Jerrod Carmichael offers up TV's most authentic reality show
Travel
On the world's largest cruise ship, thrills and space to chill
Charming Ojai is Hollywood's playground for a reason
Airfare alert: Minneapolis to Dublin in May, from $476
8 lessons our reporter learned about visiting Japan
Stage & Arts
'The Lion King' roars back to its first Pride Rock at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre
Looking for something fun this spring? 70 movies, concerts, exhibits and more
Review: History Theatre's 'A Unique Assignment' salutes a Minnesotan hero in a segregation riot
Richard Serra, who recast sculpture on a massive scale, dies at 85
Books
You call those 'great American novels?' Where's Harper Lee? Beverly Cleary? Edward P. Jones?
Duluth's Leif Enger returns with stunning novel 'I Cheerfully Refuse'
'Gentleman in Moscow' writer Amor Towles' new book could be his best yet.
'Groundhog Day' meets 'Bridget Jones's Diary' in comic novel about a woman with too many husbands
More Stories
4 new burgers vying for your attention this spring
Thick and spicy, thin and crispy, Juicy Lucy — even beefed-up beefy: these burger bites are next level.
Scene Makers Q&A: Guitarist Jeremy Ylvisaker is all over the map, especially at Icehouse in April
The ubiquitous Suburbs and Alpha Consumer player emphasizes keeping it simple ahead of his name-filled Monday residency.
Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.
A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
Review: Olivia Rodrigo gets breathless with 'So American'
Alicia Keys drops a Broadway showstopper while Gary Clark Jr. teams with Stevie Wonder.
Arne Carlson: Why wasn't public told sooner about Stillwater PFAS contamination?
The former governor says the delay in notifying residents about the contamination is "stunning," and calls on government officials to act.