The Goo Goo Dolls, Robby Takac and John Rzeznik, will perform Saturday at the PACER Center benefit at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

How the Goo Goo Dolls learned the music biz from Minneapolis bands

The "Iris" hitmakers will headline the PACER Center benefit Saturday at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Sheena Janson Kelley plays Maria, the postulant-turned-governess who leads the von Trapp children in spirited song.
Stage & Arts

Review: Artistry's 'Sound of Music' continues buoyant comeback for Bloomington playhouse

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In his directorial debut, Max Wojtanowicz finds balance in the staging and physical comedy of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
Fred Armisen will almost certainly show off his drumming skills when he performs Sunday at Fillmore Minneapolis.
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Some of comedy's biggest names converge on the Twin Cities this weekend

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National headliners will hit theaters, clubs and casinos throughout the metro area.
two men and a woman on a bed
Movies

Review: Zendaya holds the key to tricky relationship drama 'Challengers'

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Although the three main characters are all tennis players, its subject is much more elusive.
A brick wall and the sliding metal door adorned with Ramen Shoten. There's a yellow neon sign that reads "Ramen" above the door.
Eat & Drink

Ramen Shoten at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis will close

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But the popular food hall space won't be empty for long as Staff Meeting moves in.
Daniel Whitney, better known as Larry the Cable Guy, said he was once doing 287 shows a year but it is now down to under 25.
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Larry the Cable Guy would rather hang out on his Midwest farm

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The "Git-R-Done" comedian performs Saturday at Treasure Island Casino.
Rick Harrison, left, enjoys beer and pizza at St. Paul Brewing with Corey Harrison and Austin "Chumlee" Russell for an episode of "Pawn Stars Do Ameri
TV & Media

Bob Dylan and Kirby Puckett collectibles pop up when 'Pawn Stars' do Minneapolis

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The History Channel series also visited the Minnesota State Fair and Matt's Bar during its local shoot.
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Art in Bloom blossoms at Minneapolis Institute of Art

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We break down the annual floral fundraising bonanza, now in its 40th year, by the numbers.
Books

'Devil in the White City' author Erik Larson returns with 'The Demon of Unrest'

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NONFICTION: He explores the years leading to the American Civil War and the shaky transfer of power from James Buchanan to Abraham Lincoln.

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