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Yuen: This Minnesota-based preacher left the church and found God in the woods
The "nones," those who don't claim any religious affiliation, have grown significantly over the past several decades. Why are they disappearing from the pews?
10 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities this weekend
From salsa dancing to riverside views and margaritas, there's plenty of fun to be had.
St. Paul's Arborators play in the treetops: 'We're the world's only tree-climbing brass band'
They play traditional polkas, waltzes and marches in unusual locations — like the tops of trees.
Home of the Month is a restorative Wisconsin retreat that also restores the land
A family's vision for wellness and healing starts with restoring native prairie and cabins tucked into the natural landscape in rural Wisconsin.
Frank Stella, towering artist and master of reinvention, dies at 87
Stella was a dominant figure in postwar American art, closing the door on abstract expressionism and pointing the way to cool minimalism.
Eat & drink insider
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic director Kyu-Young Kim stepping down but staying on
The leader and violinist cited "shifts in priorities" in a statement explaining his decision.
TV to watch: 'Unfrosted,' Jerry Seinfeld's cereal-war comedy, needs more snap, crackle and pop
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Native American Art curator departs Minneapolis Institute of Art
She is the second Mia curator to leave this year.
2024 winning flowers for your garden and containers
These plants wowed judges at the All-American Selections awards.
Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
His goal is not to create Prince fans but to help students understand why the Purple One matters.
Review: 'Flex' brings hoops and dreams to life at Penumbra Theatre
At a time when Minnesotans are hoping for a championship basketball run, the St. Paul theater has a real winner.
6 cool things in music this week include Rolling Stones, Nicki Minaj and 'Civil War' soundtrack
Shoutouts, too, to Khruangbin, "Freaknik" and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
Walker Art Center debuts major exhibition by 1980s art star Keith Haring
Former Walker curator Adam Weinberg brought Haring to Minneapolis for a residency in 1984.
Minnesota Waterfall Awards: 12 of the best falls across the state
From Gooseberry to Niagara Cave to Devil's Kettle, our favorite waterfalls in Minnesota are satisfying climaxes to the journey.
25 Mother's Day brunches in the Twin Cities that will dazzle mom
It's a list tailor-made for every mom, with dinners, brunches, high tea and even a spa day sans kids.
Minneapolis may lose one of its skyscrapers. Should we mourn or rejoice?
Losing a tower wouldn't necessarily be bad for the city — unless it's replaced by a parking lot.
News of the Weird: Oh, rats! Yes, they're on the menu
Consumers believe rat broth is good for their health.
Ask Amy: Boyfriend's debt is a major red flag
He could be looking for someone to bail him out.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Laura Yuen
Yuen: This Minnesota-based preacher left the church and found God in the woods
The "nones," those who don't claim any religious affiliation, have grown significantly over the past several decades. Why are they disappearing from the pews?
James Lileks
Note to readers
Eat & Drink
Old new burger alert: Edina's Convention Grill is back
A first look at Chilango, Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex restaurant
Lyn-Lake bar Fool Me Once abruptly closes after less than a year
25 Mother's Day brunches in the Twin Cities that will dazzle mom
Home & Garden
Home of the Month is a restorative Wisconsin retreat that also restores the land
Home listings: What $275,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck lists 'resort-style' Edina home for $3.9 million
Home listings: What $565,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
Music
Review: Judas Priest delivers for Minnesota's 'defenders of the metal faith'
Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
In 'Pursuit' of one of the Twin Cities' best-kept music secrets, Lady Midnight
Celebs
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'
Court appearance for country star Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications
Movies
Review: 'The Fall Guy' gets a lift from the charisma and humor of Ryan Gosling
Review: Anne Hathaway is radiant in the coming-of-middle-age 'The Idea of You'
Review: Zendaya holds the key to tricky relationship drama 'Challengers'
Review: Depicting a divided nation, brutal 'Civil War' feels disturbingly real
News
Live from Denver: Timberwolves cough up 14-point lead, trail by 4 at halftime
Minneapolis loses bid for WWE's 2025 WrestleMania to Las Vegas
Medic called in wake of shooting in Chanhassen
Amid unsolved Minneapolis homicides, families await justice
Taste
This Minneapolis pastry chef is taking on Paris in the Food Network's new baking competition
Sarah Kieffer: Are you mixing it up in the kitchen?
A first look at Chilango, Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex restaurant
Cottage pie will take the chill out of spring nights
Health
Minnesota jails lack treatment even as overdose deaths spike
Thousands believe COVID vaccines harmed them. Is anyone listening?
University of Minnesota strengthens case to treat COVID with metformin, not ivermectin
Cargill recalls 16,000 pounds of ground beef over E. coli risk
Style
Black Fashion Week Minnesota shines a light on local talent
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?
TV & Media
Neal Justin: 'Hacks' is TV's best buddy sitcom
TV review: 'The Contestant' peels curtain back on the worst reality show of all time
TV to watch: Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism
TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom
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
Review: 'Flex' brings hoops and dreams to life at Penumbra Theatre
Walker Art Center debuts major exhibition by 1980s art star Keith Haring
Korean art at Minneapolis Institute of Art spans issues of gentrification, memory, identity
'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC
Books
This funny, bold book about moms and reading might be the perfect last-minute Mother's Day gift.
Colm Toibin's 'Long Island' continues the Irish American story he began in 'Brooklyn'
An unlikely friendship blooms in warm novel 'Sipsworth' (hint: it's perfect for the cabin)
Helen Simonson is in Jane Austen mode with 'The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club'
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Note to readers
Two North Loop condos combined into one 'dreamy' space listed for $649,900
The now 1,700-square-foot Minneapolis condo has two kitchens, two entrances and three bedrooms.
Old new burger alert: Edina's Convention Grill is back
After a 4-year hiatus, the storied diner is once again serving burgers, malts and nostalgia. Add this to your weekend plans.
Thousands believe COVID vaccines harmed them. Is anyone listening?
All vaccines have at least occasional side effects. But people who say they were injured by COVID vaccines believe their cases have been ignored.
Sound Advice: Hi-fi world has lost interest in AM radio
High-end tuner comes with FM only.