Alissa Pili dances with members of the local Samoan community, including former Minnesota Vikings player, Esera Tuaolo, right, at Target Center. The M

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

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

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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.
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

Minneapolis writer Louise Erdrich is back with an upcoming novel, 'The Mighty Red,' set in North Dakota.

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"The Mighty Red," her first novel since 2021′s "The Sentence," is set in a North Dakota town on the Red River.
Photograph of author Rachel Khong
Books

Who are the 'Real Americans' when the wealthy are treated like superheroes?

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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

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It's time to bring on lighter, brighter flavors and let the heavier foods hibernate.
Kids deserve the freedom to roam. It's on us as parents to grant them a childhood that prioritizes independence and free play.
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

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Highlights for April 25-May 1 include Nicki Minaj, Sierra Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Cornbread Harris, Alejandro Escovedo and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
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.

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