Two boys fly kites from the top of a lush tree in illustration from "The Mango Tree."

Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others bring us gorgeous new picture books

The subjects range from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
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
Books

Pulitzer Prize-winning Minneapolis author Louise Erdrich announces new book

6:30am
"The Mighty Red," her first novel since 2021′s "The Sentence," is set in a North Dakota town on the Red River.
Christine Shevchenko (Giselle) and Calvin Royal III (Albrecht) in American Ballet Theatre's "Giselle," a ballet about love, remorse and forgiveness.
Stage & Arts

A Twyla Tharp world premiere is part of Northrop's 2024-25 dance season

10:00am
Ragamala's riff on an Indian epic and a boxing-inspired work from Shamel Pitt are also on the upcoming roster.
Fred Armisen will almost certainly show off his drumming skills when he performs Sunday at Fillmore Minneapolis.
Variety

Some of comedy's biggest names converge on the Twin Cities this weekend

April 23
National headliners will hit theaters, clubs and casinos throughout the metro area.
Alissa Pili dances with members of the local Samoan community, including former Minnesota Vikings player, Esera Tuaolo, right, at Target Center. The M
Variety

Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids

12:50pm
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
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.
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.
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.

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