Famed Twin Cities baker sets cupcakes aside to write bestselling 'Minnesota spicy' romance novels
Nadia Cakes' Abby Jimenez has become a rom-com powerhouse and a booster for the state, setting modern tales in Lake Minnetonka, Ely and along the Root River.
Guthrie's 'Skeleton Crew' reveals the pain and resilience of auto plant workers during the foreclosure crisis
We posed four questions to the cast and the director of the final play in Dominique Morisseau's Detroit trilogy.
SPCO musicians vote no confidence in leadership: 'It feels like we're dying'
The nonprofit's board said in a statement that it "unequivocally supports" Jon Limbacher, the managing director musicians are criticizing.
Peter Macon goes from North High School to Emmy Award to 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
Using motion-capture technology, the actor appears as a wise orangutan in "Kingdom."
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Review: 'Blended Harmony' at History Theatre shines light on Minnesota's Kim Loo Sisters with style
With clever writing, catchy songs and strong performances, the ambitious Theater Mu co-production lives up to expectations.
Eat & Drink
Old new burger alert: Edina's Convention Grill is back
After a 4-year hiatus, the storied diner is once again serving burgers, malts and nostalgia. Add this to your weekend plans.
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