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Comedian Dave Chappelle dines at acclaimed Robbinsdale restaurant

Comedian Dave Chappelle dines at acclaimed Robbinsdale restaurant

The comedy star is in town for five intimate shows this week at Icehouse, but he took the time to check out Travail in Robbinsdale, too.
'Humble and sweet' Frampton calls Twin Cities fan, apologizes for meltdown
Music

'Humble and sweet' Frampton calls Twin Cities fan, apologizes for meltdown

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Classic rocker also arranges to give longtime fan that autograph she was pursuing.
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Why Sunday's Guns N' Roses stadium concert is one of the year's biggest rock shows
Music

Why Sunday's Guns N' Roses stadium concert is one of the year's biggest rock shows

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Five reasons Minnesota rock fans are psyched for this reunion tour.
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How Minneapolis became a 'must-play market' for stadium rock tours
Music

How Minneapolis became a 'must-play market' for stadium rock tours

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This weekend's Guns N' Roses and Billy Joel gigs kick off the busiest stretch yet as the Twin Cities now attracts the biggest tours.
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Well-known Mpls. restaurants add health care surcharge
Eat & Drink

Well-known Mpls. restaurants add health care surcharge

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Owner of Barbette, Bryant Lake Bowl and other locales said she opted for surcharge, rather than "raising prices here and there" on menu items.
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'Atomic Blonde' with Charlize Theron is a real blast

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Spy thriller's key lesson: Don't mess with Charlize Theron.
State Fair talent show attracts hopefuls, dreamers, maybe a future star
Variety

State Fair talent show attracts hopefuls, dreamers, maybe a future star

July 26
At open auditions for the Minnesota State Fair's amateur talent contest, anyone can take a shot at stardom.
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Summer serial: Embark on Great Lakes adventure in 'Redemption's Run'

May 26
When a mysterious young captain arrives in her hometown of Bayfield, Wis., 12-year-old Kacie stows aboard his boat, Redemption, searching for answers about the father she has never known.
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Legendary Lexington returns with well-rendered classics from a top-shelf chef 

July 26
The old-but-new supper club is back after sitting dormant since mid-2013.
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Roger Waters and his pig return to the X with a seething show

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Piecaken — yes, a pie inside a cake! — gets a makeover that kids can bake

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