Music
Run to the hills! Iron Maiden finally returning to Minnesota June 16
The British metal gods' Xcel Energy Center show will be their first in town in 16 years.
TV & Media
Kristen Bell rings true in 'The Good Place,' network TV's best new sitcom
Kristen Bell rings true in one of the season's finest new sitcoms.
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Some assembly required: Mall of America movie came in pieces
Minnesota and Wisconsin art students teamed up for an animated film celebrating the Mall of America's 25th birthday.
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Making macarons needn't be intimidating; patience is your friend
Despite a reputation for being tricky, macarons are doable, even fun to make. And the results never fail to impress.
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Minnesota theaters will shine a light for inclusiveness on eve of Trump inaugural
Three dozen Minnesota theaters are joining scores of others across the country to make a pledge as Donald Trump assumes the presidency.
Music
Concert news: Lil Wayne, Blue Ox Fest, plus U2 and Radiohead road trips
Weezy will hit Target Center on Feb. 25, but U2 and Radiohead are both skipping Minnesota again on their 2017 tours.
Taste
Grits or polenta? Either way it's delicious
Call it grits or call it polenta. This dish is a favorite of many, in various forms, any time of the day.
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Comedian Fred Armisen reflects on years of impersonating Prince
Two Hollywood stars are still shaken by death of Minneapolis icon.
Stage & Arts
Tom Hoch to leave Hennepin theaters early; former General Mills exec named interim boss
Former General Mills exec to replace CEO Tom Hoch on interim basis.
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Why northern Minnesota's boreal biome is a haven for birders
Latitude and altitude determine what birds you're likely to see.
TV & Media
Stage & Arts
From Pepie to the Sasquatch, Minnesota's paranormal activity inspires artist
Brandon Kuehn searches for signs of the paranormal, turning local legends into eerie art.
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Two Twin Cities wine stores to close in Total Wine's backyard
Two Twin Cities wine stores to close in Total Wine's backyard
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Music
St. Paul's Palace Theatre picks Atmosphere, Jayhawks for inaugural concerts March 10-11
The theater's bookers at First Ave gave the local hip-hop favorites the honor of rechristening the historic theater.
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