The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 25-May 1 include Nicki Minaj, Sierra Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Cornbread Harris, Alejandro Escovedo and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
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.
Review: Artistry's 'Sound of Music' continues buoyant comeback for Bloomington playhouse
In his directorial debut, Max Wojtanowicz finds balance in the staging and physical comedy of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom
The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
How the Goo Goo Dolls learned the music biz from Minneapolis bands
The "Iris" hitmakers will headline the PACER Center benefit Saturday at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites
Tonight's dinner for two: Crispy potatoes and pan-seared steak topped with compound butter. Candlelight optional.
Some of comedy's biggest names converge on the Twin Cities this weekend
National headliners will hit theaters, clubs and casinos throughout the metro area.
Movies
Review: Zendaya holds the key to tricky relationship drama 'Challengers'
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
But the popular food hall space won't be empty for long as Staff Meeting moves in.
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