Variety

Anissa Wallingford, shown in this photo illustration, will be traveling to Europe with her family instead of having a graduation party.

More Minnesota high school seniors opting for travel instead of a graduation party

Young adults increasingly "value experiences over things."

Eat & Drink

Hai Hai in NE. Mpls. delights with Asian dishes you 'can't find anywhere else'

May 23

Hai Hai brings a taste of southeast Asia to northeast Minneapolis.

In this 1989 file photo, cars filled with weekend travelers line up on 6th Street in Brainerd.

Variety

A local's take on Up North weekenders: 'It really felt like an invasion'

May 23

I grew up on Lake Mille Lacs, where locals like me had a complicated relationship with our big-city visitors.

Judy Collins performed at the Dakota Jazz Club on Wednesday, with Russell Walden on the piano. It was the first of a two-night stay at the club.

Music

Both sides of Judy Collins charm at Dakota

May 23

Review: The folk legend's voice and humor were spot on.

Twin Cities Steel second baseman Matt Hawkins tagged out a Dallas TMC Octane baserunner during the 2017 North Star Classic.

Variety

3 big gay national sports tournaments coming to the Twin Cities this weekend

May 23

Organizers emphasize that the sports events are about inclusion.

Eat & Drink

Lyn-Lake's 4-star Heyday being reinvented as two restaurants

May 22

Chef Jim Christiansen plans to close on June 9th and reopen in late September.

TV & Media

'American Ninja Warrior' to invade U.S. Bank Stadium under cloak of night

May 22

The hit NBC series will be taping two episodes in Minneapolis, and an NBC spokesperson said the competition is filming during off-peak hours to maximize the reality series' top-of-the-line lighting design.

Music

State Fair's 2018 free stages to feature En Vogue, Har Mar, BoDeans

May 22

The nightly roster for the Leinie's Lodge Bandshell will also include Tower of Power and Clay Walker.

Variety

Ready, set, grill: 7 recipes to perk up summer dining

May 23

With 99 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there's time to explore the universe of cooking outside.

Stage & Arts

Today's Video

Kensington Palace releases royal wedding photos

00:45Kensington Palace has released three official wedding photographs taken of Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle shortly after their wedding.