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.
"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

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The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
The Goo Goo Dolls, Robby Takac and John Rzeznik, will perform Saturday at the PACER Center benefit at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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.
Enjoy a homemade version of Steak Frites with this steak, potatoes, and herb-filled butter.
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.
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.
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.
two men and a woman on a bed
Movies

Review: Zendaya holds the key to tricky relationship drama 'Challengers'

April 23
Although the three main characters are all tennis players, its subject is much more elusive.
Eat & Drink

Ramen Shoten at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis will close

April 23
But the popular food hall space won't be empty for long as Staff Meeting moves in.
Variety

Larry the Cable Guy would rather hang out on his Midwest farm

April 23
The "Git-R-Done" comedian performs Saturday at Treasure Island Casino.

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