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Miranda Lambert, Lizzo both schedule Twin Cities concerts in October
With tickets going on sale this week, the country superstar is bringing an all-female lineup to Xcel Energy Center on Oct. 19 featuring Elle King, Ashley McBryde and Pistol Annies.
'Walmart Yodel Kid' Mason Ramsey to perform at U of M's Spring Jam
The preteen star will entertain a college crowd April 26 along with rappers Waka Flocka Flame and Jay Rock and singer Ella Vos.
Prince's memoir 'The Beautiful Ones' will finally be published this fall
The book the Minnesota icon announced a month before his death will arrive with handwritten lyrics, personal photos and his handwritten treatment for the movie "Purple Rain."
Ex-local darling Lizzo caps big week with release of 'Cuz I Love You'
The Minneapolis-generated hip-hop buzz queen performed "Juice" on late-night TV just as her LP hit streaming platforms.
Podcast hit 'On Cinema at the Cinema' goes live in rare night of comedy at First Avenue
Comedian Tim Heidecker brought his usual cast of characters to the opening of a new 'Cinema' tour.
Northrop's 2019-20 Dance Series brings late legends, fresh faces to Minneapolis
Highlights include Martha Graham Dance Company and two works by ballet innovator George Balanchine.
Former Minneapolis museum boss is #Kaywinning in her new job in nation's capital
Kaywin Feldman has received a tremendous amount of press for becoming the first-ever female director of the National Gallery in Washington.
Public Functionary gallery will leave its longtime northeast Minneapolis home
The multifaceted art space is looking for a larger venue with more amenities, preferably nearby.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis kick off a new all-star project with Sounds of Blackness single
Due this summer, the all-star "Jam and Lewis: Volume One" could feature new tracks by Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and others.
Conor Oberst, Belle & Sebastian lead male-heavy Minnesota Zoo lineup
Tickets for the 22 concerts will go on sale April 20.
Cowboy Junkies captivate with sad songs -- and an anti-cold anthem -- at the Dakota
On a snowy April night, the veteran Canadian band closed a triumphant concert with '[Bleep], I Hate the Cold.'
Did famed artist Edvard Munch paint this Minnesota portrait? Analysis points to 'yes'
Paint samples appear to support the claim by St. Olaf College. Now Munch scholars must weigh in.
WCCO's Amelia Santaniello will guest co-host on CBS's 'The Talk'
It's not the first time the WCCO anchor has appeared on the national talk show.
One chance to catch Doomtree this summer: St. Louis Park's Common Sound block party
Jeremy Messersmith will also play the June 30 event, hosted by Beth El Synagogue and Benilde-St. Margaret's.
Center for Performing Arts to double its size with new south Minneapolis building
The organization will roughly clone its current building with a new four-story structure.
Minnesota State Fair 2019 grandstand adds Why Don't We, Adkins/Black and Tommy James
All three of the newly announced concerts go on sale Friday and are priced $40 and under.
85 and still picking! Willie Nelson returning to Target Center with Alison Krauss
The country music legend hasn't played an arena show in town since his Highwaymen tours.
Sara Bareilles returning from Broadway to Xcel Energy Center in October
The "Love Song" hitmaker and "Waitress" star promoted her first all-original pop album in six years on "SNL" this past weekend.
Hopkins comedy club prepares for its last laughs
The three-year-old club will shut down at the end of April.
Comic Dave Chappelle announces April residency at Varsity Theater
He's scheduled to perform six shows in four nights at the 1,000-capacity Dinkytown venue.