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Look out for these five fresh faces in Guthrie's 'Into the Woods'
The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical is directed by the latter's niece, Sarna Lapine.
Things To Do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities
Find things to do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities. Including events from venues such as Orpheum Theater, Xcel Energy Center, Target Center and more.
Top writers Ann Patchett and Abraham Verghese among guests for Talking Volumes
The series brings three bestselling novelists and a beloved essayist to the Twin Cities for live interviews.
Winona's Minnesota Beethoven Festival draws some of the hottest artists in the genre
Featured performers include Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Jasmine Choi, Sphinx Virtuosi, Johannes Moser and more.
TV shows to watch: A thrilling 'Hijack' with the smashing Idris Elba
Also, don't miss "The Gold," David Chang's "Secret Chef" and a Rock Hudson bio-doc.
Review: Pillsbury House's 'Bull-Jean/We Wake' returns theater to its mystic roots
Expect a blessing from Sharon Bridgforth's latest "Bull-Jean" story.
Review: 'The Art Thief'
Doja Cat will headline Dec. 7 at Target Center in Minneapolis
Ice Spice will open, with tickets going on sale next week.
If summer plans fall apart, state can offer a wondrous Plan B adventure
When the writer's plans for a summer trip to the BWCA went bad — and he was already packed for an adventure — a new plan was hatched and the results were memorable.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in Twin Cities area this week
Highlights from June 22-28 include Taylor Swift, Santa Fe Klan, TC Jazz Fest and Willie Nelson's Outlaw Fest.
Open for business: Taylor Swift's outdoor merch stand signals Eras Tour's arrival in Minneapolis
Thousands of Swifties lined up for hours for the first crack at her tour items, including a coveted crewneck sweater.
Review: What happens when a celebrity doc eats junk food for 30 days? (Nothing good)
"Ultra-Processed People" investigates how the products of food science are harming consumers.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
From Pride parties to carousel rides, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
Pop star Charlie Puth will create songs on the spot at Minneapolis concert
He deconstructs his hits via TikTok videos.
Local
Should Minnesota students have cellphones in class? It's often up to principals and teachers
All of tiny Funkley, Minn., traveled to the Big Apple and the nation's Capital 70 years ago
Radio personality, media trailblazer Norma Jean Williams lifted community
Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling?
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Sports
Scoggins: Black hockey players see new path to college, step forward for players of color
Twins edge Orioles 1-0 behind Bailey Ober's latest gem, Joey Gallo's home run
Reusse: 20 years after 'that putt' to win U.S. Open, Lunke is super busy supermom
Neal: In ugly Orono hockey brawl, it's the kids who lost — again
Business
Ramstad: Minnesotans can soon legally smoke pot but not light fireworks
Elon Musk imposes daily limits on reading posts on Twitter
Beleaguered iMedia files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Minnesota's economy gained speed at the start of 2023
Opinion
Common ground scarce in divided states of America
Rural vet shortage requires solutions
Mike Thompson: LGBTQ at the Supreme Court
Readers Write: Scott Jensen, World's Fair, vehicle killings, priest shortage
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A field guide to fireworks to make you a pyrotechnic know-it-all
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Yuen: Cellphones in schools? Minneapolis should look to Florida — yes, Florida — for the answer
Art center in small-town Park Rapids, Minn., has become a hot spot for big-time artists
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Politics
The 2024 Republican presidential field keeps growing. So why aren't there more women?
Minnesota Department of Human Services to be broken up after years of scrutiny
One year after Roe ruling, what's the status of abortion access in Minnesota's border states?
Cannabis tax, free school meals among new laws taking effect today
Nation
Baltimore block party shooting leaves 2 dead and 28 injured, including 3 critically hurt, police say
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What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny
World
France has a 5th night of rioting over teen's killing by police amid signs of subsiding violence
Russia launches the first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days and all are shot down
UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics
Curious Minnesota
Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling?
Listen: How did Tonka trucks get their start in Minnesota?
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
Did teenagers 'riot' when the Beatles stayed in downtown Minneapolis in 1965?
Celebs
UK press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexist
Hollywood's actors may join its writers on strike. Here's why
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' actor, dies at 89
Van Gundy, Kolber, Rose and Young are among roughly 20 ESPN personalities laid off
Inspired
Minnesota father and son develop app to monitor loved ones with dementia
Best friends harness their sour power and find success with popular pickle dip
Yuen: This Minnesota mother and son have worn matching outfits nearly every day for years
Sarah Bellamy puts racial healing center stage at her family's St. Paul theater company
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How did Taste of Minnesota make its return to Twin Cities?
The food and music festival, a St. Paul mainstay for years, makes its Minneapolis debut this weekend.
TV shows to watch: Celebrate July 4th from home
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Review: Uprooted by WWII, a London girl meets a friend — and a goose
FICTION: '"Flatlands" is a richly satisfying novel about outcasts who develop an unlikely bond and a love of nature.
6 cool things in music this week include Girl in Red, Tanya Tucker and Dave Rave
Shoutouts, too, to Malina Moye, Vinyl Fridays and HiFi Hair and Records.
Art center in small-town Park Rapids, Minn., has become a hot spot for big-time artists
Thanks partly to sculptor and board member Aaron Spangler, who lives nearby, the Nemeth Art Center has lured artists like Pao Houa Her, Alec Soth and Caroline Kent.