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Before finale, get to know Daisy Kent, the bubbly Minnesotan on 'The Bachelor'
Her family in Becker, Minn., describes what it was like for her to lose, then gain, her health and her hearing: "It's not all sunshine and roses — and she knows that."
Gavin Kaysen's Demi earns global recognition
The restaurant in Minneapolis' North Loop is among new members of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux hospitality association.
Macalester grad Danai Gurira breaks down that game-changing 'Walking Dead' spin-off episode
The drama's survivalist, who's also a Tony-nominated playwright, talks about returning to the role of Michonne.
Jeff Lynne's ELO to say goodbye with only their second Twin Cities concert in four decades
The '70s hitmakers' Over and Out Tour will hit Xcel Center on Sept. 30, five years after their long-awaited return to town.
Wanna see two titans of American fiction? They're coming to Minneapolis Central Library
Louise Erdrich and Debra Magpie Earling will discuss their work May 9.
Eat & drink insider
New Hopkins restaurant celebrates the versatility of vegetables
A first look at Pink Ivy, a veggie-forward addition to Mainstreet dining.
Lakeside Ely home in North Woods lists for $2 million
The property on Burntside Lake has a sauna, dock and private beach.
Comedians are more than happy to dive into depression
Minnesota and national stand-ups are turning their gigs into therapy sessions.
Lileks: Are you a bad boomer? Take this quiz
"Worst Generation Ever" say ungrateful youths.
Review: Who was louder in St. Paul: Olivia Rodrigo or her overexuberant fans?
The 21-year-old sensation proved to be the kind of rock star we didn't know we needed.
Yuen: Why two Asian American musicians had to announce they're not the same person
Mistaken for each other for years, Meghan Kreidler of Minneapolis' Kiss the Tiger and the Current radio host Diane Miller are tired of shaking it off.
4 recipes for a traditional St. Patrick's Day meal, and there's no corned beef in sight
If you're celebrating like they do in Ireland, you'll be cooking salmon, colcannon, cabbage and soda bread.
Go behind the scenes of 'Top Chef' ahead of its Season 21 premiere
The new season debuts this week with a new host, and we got a firsthand look as the show was filming in Wisconsin.
Owner of Hopkins doggie day care shares tips for helping pups learn good manners
Every dog has its day at Adventures in Barking.
Charming Ojai is Hollywood's playground for a reason
Just outside Los Angeles, this hidden gem has ranches, vineyards and spas for a great girlfriends getaway.
How an abandoned 1857 farmhouse in Stockholm, Wis., became a full-time residence
The four decades of projects have been a labor of love for the homeowners, who just finished building their forever home on the property.
Scene Makers Q&A: Sanni Brown blends hip-hop and all-Black music stream into MPR's mix
The host of the new Carbon Sound stream is also still holding court on the Current's show "The Message."
Trampled by Turtles and Avett Brothers to pair up again, this time at Xcel Energy Center
The Oct. 24 co-headlining gig in St. Paul will follow another meet-up at Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Aug. 18.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Laura Yuen
Yuen: Spring came to Minnesota a while ago, but its official arrival won't be any less sweet
Got seasonal confusion? Talk to a gardener, a canary in the coalmine of climate change.
James Lileks
Lileks: Are you a bad boomer? Take this quiz
"Worst Generation Ever" say ungrateful youths.
Eat & Drink
8 things to know about the new food hall coming to Burnsville
Inside Padraigs Brewing, Minneapolis' Irish-themed brewery
Chinese bakery Keefer Court opens at Asia Mall, a bar inspired by 'Friends' and more restaurant news
2 more Twin Cities restaurants announce closures over the weekend
Home & Garden
$129,000 gets you part ownership of vacation home with stunning Lake Superior views
Thinking of spring? What the USDA's new hardiness map means for Minnesota gardeners
These Minnesota cooks are saying goodbye to drab neutrals and hello to colorful kitchens
Yuen: Spring came to Minnesota a while ago, but its official arrival won't be any less sweet
Music
Jeff Lynne's ELO to say goodbye with only their second Twin Cities concert in four decades
Review: Who was louder in St. Paul: Olivia Rodrigo or her overexuberant fans?
Scene Makers Q&A: Sanni Brown blends hip-hop and all-Black music stream into MPR's mix
Trampled by Turtles and Avett Brothers to pair up again, this time at Xcel Energy Center
Celebs
A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That's a tall order
New photos show Timothée Chalamet on set as Bob Dylan
David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73
Movies
Review: 'One Life' cracks open true human goodness
The Oppenhomies triumph, winning 7 Oscars
Italian Film Festival features U.S. premieres, Q&As with directors, $5 tickets for students
Review: 'Dune: Part Two' delivers on the thrilling promise of 'Part One'
Inspired
Owner of Hopkins doggie day care shares tips for helping pups learn good manners
Annandale sisters, born deaf, win contest with cochlear implant idea
How you can help
Meet the state's top student journalist, who first learned English from sci-fi books and Duolingo
Taste
4 recipes for a traditional St. Patrick's Day meal, and there's no corned beef in sight
Inside Padraigs Brewing, Minneapolis' Irish-themed brewery
Gavin Kaysen's Demi earns global recognition
5 things to know about Keefer Court's revival at Asia Mall
Health
Fairview clinic responds to post-COVID rise in fatiguing disorder in kids
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
What the Minnesota Department of Human Services breakup means for you
Lawmakers spent big to keep Minnesota nursing home in private hands. It didn't work.
Style
Ali shops. Ali edits. Ali influences. What doesn't Twin Cities media maven Allison Kaplan do?
The 4th Street Saloon, north Minneapolis bar long dogged by crime, is closing for good
Becerra's big challenge: Vaccinating Americans against virus
Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Rhea Seehorn light up the Emmy Awards silver carpet
TV & Media
Comedians are more than happy to dive into depression
Go behind the scenes of 'Top Chef' ahead of its Season 21 premiere
Neal Justin: Why it's time to revisit 'Northern Exposure'
Chanhassen contestant eliminated from 'Jeopardy' Tournament of Champions
Travel
Charming Ojai is Hollywood's playground for a reason
8 lessons our reporter learned about visiting Japan
Last-minute tips for experiencing the Great North American Eclipse
North is a new real estate and lifestyle magazine for Duluth
Stage & Arts
Comedians are more than happy to dive into depression
Unique mapmaker of state's wild places turns attention to Itasca State Park
Review: History Theatre's 'A Unique Assignment' salutes a Minnesotan hero in a segregation riot
Review: Five things that will keep kids engaged in CTC's 'Babble Lab'
Books
'Where Rivers Part' solidifies St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang as one of our very best
Forget Huck Finn. Novel 'James' tells us what Jim thought on the Mississippi
This novel's heroine enjoys a 'no-holds-barred' fling with 'The Tree Doctor'
A Diana Spencer impersonator gets in a casino full of trouble in 'Princess of Las Vegas'
More Stories
Dorothy's ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are going on tour
Judy Garland's famed footwear will go up for auction in December.
The 4th Street Saloon, north Minneapolis bar long dogged by crime, is closing for good
The reason behind the business shutting down at month's end has yet to be disclosed.
Transfixing novel explores the repercussions of 'One Day' of violence
FICTION: Abigail Dean writes about the secrets, lies and conspiracies surrounding a horrific tragedy.
Minneapolis' Glenn Miller, from 'Days of Our Lives' and public TV to 'Doorman'
FICTION: The former TV exec makes his fiction debut with comic novel "Doorman Wanted."
Wrecktangle owners get into the sandwich Wrap business at Graze food hall
Plus: Skyway egg sandwiches, ice cream treats and wine in the North Loop, special Ramadan hours and more restaurant news.