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'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC
Peter Brosius readies his swan, er, swamp song, after 27 years as the artistic director with the musical that went from Minneapolis to Broadway in 2003.
Italy halts loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art following dispute over 'Doryphoros' sculpture
In 2022, the Italian court demanded Mia return the ancient sculpture. Mia did not comply.
Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show
The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
Winner, winner, saucy chicken dinner
A cast-iron skillet is ideal for browning chicken thighs and whisking up a variety of sauces.
Meet the man setting a new standard for cool vibraphone music in Minnesota
Steve Roehm pipes up to discuss a new album by his lesser-known group, the Neighborhood Quartet.
Eat & drink insider
Korean art at Minneapolis Institute of Art spans issues of gentrification, memory, identity
This is the first exhibition of contemporary Korean art in the United States in 15 years.
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom
The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters
Lou Raguse and Paul Blume teamed up to coach a winning basketball team.
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others bring us gorgeous new picture books
The subjects range from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
Pulitzer Prize-winning Minneapolis author Louise Erdrich announces new book
"The Mighty Red," her first novel since 2021′s "The Sentence," is set in a North Dakota town on the Red River.
A Twyla Tharp world premiere is part of Northrop's 2024-25 dance season
Ragamala's riff on an Indian epic and a boxing-inspired work from Shamel Pitt are also on the upcoming roster.
Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites
Tonight's dinner for two: Crispy potatoes and pan-seared steak topped with compound butter. Candlelight optional.
Some of comedy's biggest names converge on the Twin Cities this weekend
National headliners will hit theaters, clubs and casinos throughout the metro area.
Who are the 'Real Americans' when the wealthy are treated like superheroes?
FICTION: Rachel Khong's novel, which dips into science fiction, explores the consequences of inequity.
3 hearty salads to kick off salad season
It's time to bring on lighter, brighter flavors and let the heavier foods hibernate.
Ask Amy: Late mom's behavior still an issue
Five years after mother's death, sister-in-law clings to bad feelings.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 25-May 1 include Nicki Minaj, Sierra Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Cornbread Harris, Alejandro Escovedo and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Laura Yuen
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
Myron Medcalf
Medcalf: Exonerated of murder, author will speak at our Minneapolis book club about 'life and freedom'
Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row for a murder he didn't commit: "The only way I knew that I could get my joy back is that I had to forgive them."
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week in the Twin Cities (and beyond)
On the Wolves' playoff menu: Surf and turf, Ann Kim's Korean ribs and Marc Heu's pastries
8 Midwestern supper clubs that get it right
6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup
Home & Garden
Elegant condo in former Minnetonka office building could be yours for $379,900
Over 27 years, couple have renovated Hopkins 'three-chimney house' built by Gluek family in 1939
Event will celebrate 20 years of Home of the Month contest and offer peek at top residential projects
New book helps you know your flycatchers
Music
Meet the man setting a new standard for cool vibraphone music in Minnesota
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
How the Goo Goo Dolls learned the music biz from Minneapolis bands
Icehouse on Eat Street in Mpls. facing eviction for unpaid rent
Celebs
Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
Video shows Alec Baldwin smacking phone away from woman demanding he say 'Free Palestine'
Movies
Review: Zendaya holds the key to tricky relationship drama 'Challengers'
Review: Depicting a divided nation, brutal 'Civil War' feels disturbingly real
Oscar winners and superstars highlight Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Who wrote the 'Wicked Little Letters' that sent an English village into an uproar?
News
He grew up legally in Minnesota, but immigration law gap may one day force student to leave
911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Mitchell's alleged burglary
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court
After hiring bonanza, tech workers now grapple with layoffs and disillusionment
Taste
The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?
Your fridge is a place where fresh food goes to die. That doesn't have to happen.
These bowls embrace whole grains for Earth Day
Change up your Passover routine with these meatless recipes
Health
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
Hastings mom is on a mission after son's fentanyl death
Ramstad: Health care is a tough arena for AI to make a difference
Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Style
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hits the runway at Native Nations Fashion Night
Addition of pop-up shops turn Fashion Week MN into a buy-local marketplace
Ali shops. Ali edits. Ali influences. What doesn't Twin Cities media maven Allison Kaplan do?
It's never too late to be a style influencer
TV & Media
TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom
Bob Dylan and Kirby Puckett collectibles pop up when 'Pawn Stars' do Minneapolis
Neal Justin: Why Conan O'Brien is a national treasure
St. Cloud house vies for Ugliest House in America
Travel
9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip
Dining with altitude: Top-floor restaurants give new meaning to 'high roller' in Las Vegas
Fast horses, bourbon, boutiques and even castles are found in one Kentucky county
Tripadvisor names the 10 best castles in the world to visit
Stage & Arts
'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC
A Twyla Tharp world premiere is part of Northrop's 2024-25 dance season
Review: Artistry's 'Sound of Music' continues buoyant comeback for Bloomington playhouse
On Thursday evenings, there's a 'Black gay bar, for everyone' at Walker Art Center
Books
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others bring us gorgeous new picture books
In book-loving Minnesota, Independent Bookstore Day lasts 5 days. Here's what indie shops recommend.
Pulitzer Prize-winning Minneapolis author Louise Erdrich announces new book
'Devil in the White City' author Erik Larson returns with 'The Demon of Unrest'
More Stories
6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup
Start mapping your brewery tour now to sip these award-winnings beers, crowned this week at the annual international competition.
An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.
The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and the community forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
Fewer loon chicks surviving due to climate change, researchers say
Increased rainfall is decreasing water clarity, making it harder to find food for chicks.
New book helps you know your flycatchers
Three of Minnesota's common flycatchers are in the field guide.
Review: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' needed an editor
Despite high points, the 31-song double album is verbose, suffering from sonic sameness.