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Louie Anderson says goodbye to 'Baskets' in front of Minnesota fans
The Emmy-winning star was in a nostalgic mood during a set in Hugo, Minn.
Ava DuVernay quits as director of Netflix's Prince documentary
Two years in the making, the project will continue with a new boss to be announced soon.
'Soul Man' Steve Cropper spins tales about Blues Brothers, Otis Redding, 'Green Onions'
The Rock Hall of Fame guitarist-songwriter appeared at Saturday's Lowertown Guitar Festival.
Garrison Keillor to reunite with 'Prairie Home' companions for Christmas shows
The 'Prairie Home' mini-tour will kick off in Minneapolis.
Piano star André Watts won't play Minnesota Orchestra's opening concerts
Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen will replace him as the featured soloist for the Sept. 19, 20 and 21 shows.
Broadway smash 'Hadestown' is coming to the Twin Cities
The Tony-winning musical has announced a national tour that includes a Twin Cities stop in 2020 or 2021.
It's been a summer of world premieres at Twin Cities theaters
Lately, the Twin Cities theater scene has been a hotbed of new work.
Challenge to Twin Cities theater artists: Create a musical in 24 hours
The area premiere of the Broadway concept features A-list actors such as Sally Wingert and Michelle Barber and benefits the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Mark Rosen to launch new show with Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
The former WCCO sportscaster will be doing three new programs with the Minnesota football team.
Mill City Summer Opera names a new boss as artistic director leaves
Leadership team will be tasked with the opera's move to a new home in St. Paul.
Morris Day shows off his comedic chops in new Prince mockumentary
The former leader of The Time shines in a parody of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'
WCCO meteorologist Matt Brickman moving to New York
The morning weatherman will be leaving the Twin Cities later this month.
Prince's estate approves three more '90s reissues via Sony Legacy for September
"Emancipation" and "Chaos and Disorder" will hit vinyl for the first time, and the collectible "Versace Experience" is getting a proper release.
The Paul Westerberg-Cameron Crowe connection continues
After collaborating on "Singles" movie, the two talked about Crowe's new musical version of "Almost Famous."
Lizzo delivers a big 'Tiny Desk Concert' while enjoying a No. 5 single
Her installment of the popular NPR Music series lands as "Truth Hurts" moves up on the Billboard singles chart.
Chance the Rapper's 'Big Day' in Minnesota coming Oct. 29 to Xcel Center
The Chicago hip-hop star issued his new album with short notice and big fanfare Friday.
From St. Paul to Broadway: New musical 'Six' is a historic first for Ordway
The Ordway will play host to a (presumably) pre-Broadway run of hot, all-female musical, "Six," this holiday season.
'A Prairie Homeless Companion' spoofs the iconic radio show
Minneapolis troupe spotlights southern Minnesota homelessness, taking "A Prairie Homeless Companion" to four towns.
Former Twin Cities news anchor Robyne Robinson has a new museum gig
The former Fox 9 anchor takes over as board chair at the Minnesota Museum of American Art as it brings on a new curator and ramps up its renovation.
Theater troupe tap-dances to St. Paul mansion for musical
Minneapolis Musical Theatre announced its three-show season, including an adaptation of "Daddy Long Legs" at the James J. Hill House.