Music
Violinist Josefowicz played like 'a warrior princess' in Minnesota Orchestra's 'Scheherazade.2' concert
Review: Violinist Leila Josefowicz and the Minnesota Orchestra took full command of John Adams' re-imagined classic.
Eat & Drink
Hungry? Here's what's new in dining at the Mall of America
National chains like Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Panera Bread and Naf Naf Grill will soon be opening at the Mall of America in Bloomington. But what has our restaurant critic excited is the upcoming Cookies & Cream by Rustica, which combines two favorite treats.
Eat & Drink
Tim Hortons opens in Mall of America, Dinkytown next month
Twin Cities' fans of Tim Hortons coffee shop and restaurant, your Timbits and Triple Triples will arrive next month.
Music
Best concerts of the week: 'I Love the '90s' at Target Center, Sheila E pays tribute to Prince at Orchestra Hall
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
Books
Review: 'Les Parisiennes' by Anne Sebba
NONFICTION: French women faced life-or-death decisions during WWII — and painful reckonings afterward.
Books
Review: 'Hag-Seed,' by Margaret Atwood
FICTION: Margaret Atwood's modern retelling is entertaining romp of revenge, redemption.
Music
Somali hip-hop group brings anti-terrorism message to Minneapolis, St. Cloud
Somali hip-hop group Waayaha Cusub, known for its pro-peace lyrics, is working with Minnesota youths during a monthlong visit.
Books
Review: 'Truevine,' by Beth Macy
NONFICTION: A reporter recounts the story of two brothers who were kidnapped and put on display in the "Greatest Show on Earth."
Books
Review: 'The Shepherd's View,' by James Rebanks
NONFICTION: British shepherd James Rebanks' second book is ripe with photos, philosophy and his love of the land.
Books
Review: 'In Wartime: Stories from Ukraine,' by Tim Judah
NONFICTION: British magazine reporter Tim Judah talked to ordinary people across a corrupt and divided Ukraine.
Books
Review: 'This Is Where I Am,' by Zeke Caligiuri
NONFICTION: Felon writes of life in Minneapolis in 1990s and tries to explain how his life went wrong.
Music
Want to see Prince's Super Bowl suit? Free pop-up museum opens at Mall of America
Meanwhile, tickets are still available for Paisley Park tours this weekend.
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