FILE - Author Louise Erdrich reflects on growing up in North Dakota and her new book "The Plague of Doves" at her store BirchBark Books in Minneapolis

Minneapolis writer Louise Erdrich is back with an upcoming novel, "The Mighty Red," set in North Dakota.

"The Mighty Red," her first novel since 2001′s "The Sentence," is set in a North Dakota town on the Red River.
Photograph of author Rachel Khong
Books

Who are the 'Real Americans' when the wealthy are treated like superheroes?

7:30am
FICTION: Rachel Khong's novel, which dips into science fiction, explores the consequences of inequity.
Vibrant Greek Quinoa Salad with tomatoes, lettuce, and various veggies in a bowl. From the cookbook "Big Bites" by Kat Ashmore.
Taste

3 hearty salads to kick off salad season

8:00am
It's time to bring on lighter, brighter flavors and let the heavier foods hibernate.
Kids deserve the freedom to roam. It's on us as parents to grant them a childhood that prioritizes independence and free play.
Variety

Yuen: Parents, let's make a pact to get our kids off their screens and back to real-life play

April 17
I wanted to give my kids a taste of my '80s free-range childhood. Here's how it went.
FILE - This June 24, 2018 file photo shows Nicki Minaj performing at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Minaj is pulling out a concert in Saudi Arabia bec
Music

The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

6:01am
Highlights for April 25-May 1 include Nicki Minaj, Sierra Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Cornbread Harris, Alejandro Escovedo and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
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

April 23
In his directorial debut, Max Wojtanowicz finds balance in the staging and physical comedy of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
"Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" follows the band's 40-year journey and the frontman shares his most vulnerable moments.
TV & Media

TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom

8:00am
The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
Music

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

April 23
The "Iris" hitmakers will headline the PACER Center benefit Saturday at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Don't Miss

Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites

April 23
Tonight's dinner for two: Crispy potatoes and pan-seared steak topped with compound butter. Candlelight optional.

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