Music
Maiden Minnesota: Thursday's listening parties presage long-awaited tour date
Rumors of a TCF Bank Stadium gig by Iron Maiden surround Thursday's bashes at Grumpy's NE and Amsterdam Bar.
Movies
James Bond author backtracks on Idris Elba 'street' comments
Having sparked outcry for slamming Idris Elba and calling him "too street" to play James Bond, author Anthony Horowitz has backtracked on his statements about the "Luther" star.
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Work is sweet for lucky few at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar
For a lucky group of workers, nothing is better than the 12 days spent filling pails for those hungering for a State Fair tradition.
Eat & Drink
North Star legend Lou Nanne putting his name on Edina steakhouse
The owner of Rojo Mexican Grill and Ling & Louie's is partnering with the hockey legend on an Edina steakhouse.
Celebrities
Kanye West for president? It's not as crazy as you think
Kanye West dropped one doozy of a bomb when he declared his 2020 candidacy for president during a bizarre speech at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. But as crazy as it sounds, it's not impossible.
Rosenblum: How does my garden grow? With helpers, hope – and lots of hostas
For 28 years, I've watched winter melt away and every single Minnesotan effortlessly transform brown death into brilliant window boxes and flower pots, replant terraced lawns with graceful sedge and fiery orange daylilies. Every year I watch in awe, and more than a little shame. I have no idea how to do any of this.
Music
Music critic Jon Bream lists his faves from 40 years of concerts, interviews
The longest running full-time music critic at a daily U.S. newspaper gives his take on the best of the best during four decades of coverage.
Music
5 reasons to care about Saturday's Totally Gross National Product party
There's plenty to chew on for Totally Gross National Product's latest mini-fest at Icehouse.
Books
REVIEW: 'Eileen,' by Ottessa Moshfegh
Book review: A taut, atmospheric debut novel about a young, lonely woman coaxed into committing a shocking crime.
TV & Media
Home & Garden
Pied-billed grebes pull disappearing acts
Pied-billed grebes' distinctive look and behavior make them well known among water birds.
Stage & Arts
Bedlam Lowertown needs $400,000 by end of year to stay alive
St. Paul theater/club needs $400,000 by end of year to stay in business.
Stage & Arts
Review: Dancers bare body and soul in 'Super-Mad-Body-Jack'
REVIEW: "Super-Mad-Body-Jack" was a mixed bag, but Kes and Edwards pulled it off with panache.
Twin Cities 'run-commuters' leave the rat race in their dust
A nascent but fervent few workers are run-commuting in the Twin Cities and beyond. No car, transit pass or bicycle is necessary — just a well-hewn pair of running shoes and a plan for cleanup upon arrival on the job.
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