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Minneapolis native Poppy Harlow parts ways with CNN
She was a former co-host of the network's morning show.
TV to watch: Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism
What TV critic Neal Justin is checking out this week.
Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue
"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets
Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
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.
Eat & drink insider
Minneapolis couple double down on Uptown with condo renovation: 'We wanted to stay'
A couple maximized the floor plan and incorporated finishes that better express their style in their beloved condo on the Midtown Greenway.
12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
At 90, Minneapolis volunteer has lifetime of service
He's been helping at the House of Charity since he was a teenager.
How my family aced our first-time trip to New York City
Thousands of steps, music history and a Dylanesque sighting made up an immersive first-time visit to NYC.
Prairie Island Indian Community requests the return of 'Mankato Hanging Rope'
The noose, owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, was used to hang an ancestor of the community at Fort Snelling during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
Review: Violinist Daniel Hope offered romanticism and emotion in Schubert Club concert
Hope performed works by César Franck and Maurice Ravel, among others, with English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips.
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."
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.
TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom
The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
News of the Weird: The Force certainly wasn't with him
Costumed "Star Wars" fan was kicked off a train.
Ask Amy: Give up on estranged brother
Misunderstanding over money has driven him away.
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.
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.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
James Lileks
Who's Minnesota's favorite superhero?
And also, who cares?
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."
Eat & Drink
A wild week in restaurants with 4 closings and an opening
6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup
Review: New North Loop spot Dario a spectacle for talent, pasta and Instagram
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Home & Garden
Minneapolis couple double down on Uptown with condo renovation: 'We wanted to stay'
Home listings: What $565,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck lists 'resort-style' Edina home for $3.9 million
Plant sales: A perennial favorite for great bargains and great gardening advice
Music
Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue
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
Celebs
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
Minneapolis native Poppy Harlow parts ways with CNN
Harvey Weinstein due back in court Wednesday, as key witness weighs whether to testify at a retrial
Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters
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
In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback
Gunfire from vehicle kills 14-year-old in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see
Taste
3 hearty salads to kick off salad season
Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites
Winner, winner, saucy chicken dinner
The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?
Health
UCare saw $82.1M operating loss last year as patients returned for care
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
Long flu season winds down in US
Sexually transmitted diseases in Minnesota are down, but HIV and newborn syphilis cases are up
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 to watch: Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism
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
Travel
How my family aced our first-time trip to New York City
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
Stage & Arts
Korean art at Minneapolis Institute of Art spans issues of gentrification, memory, identity
'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC
Prairie Island Indian Community requests the return of 'Mankato Hanging Rope'
A Twyla Tharp world premiere is part of Northrop's 2024-25 dance season
Books
12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring
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
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck lists 'resort-style' Edina home for $3.9 million
The award-winning house was built in a French European-meets-California modern style.
6 cool things in music this week include Billie Eilish, Lzzy Hale and Leslie Odom Jr.
Shoutouts, too, to Homegrown Music Festival, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Lou Reed tribute album.
Sound Advice: Turn up the fun with party speaker
Powerful Bluetooth unit also handles karaoke and instruments.
How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Motormouth: Switching gas brands is OK
But it's not necessary to do so in order to get additives.