Music
First Ave's street party provides a 'benediction' to Prince memorials
Dave Pirner, Dem Atlas, Maria Isa and members of Mazarati and Mint Condition played a free tribute for 2,500 fans.
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Purple City Take 4: A parade of Prince associates performs late-night show
Andre Cymone, Dez Dickerson, Apollonia and Donna Grantis made guest appearances at an official after-party Saturday night at the Metropolitan.
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Woman with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota USA pageant
When Mikayla Holmgren takes the stage later this year, it will be a first for the Minnesota contest and, as far as pageant officials know, the country.
Music
'Born decades too early': How Prince revolutionized the music biz
Our critic who covered him for 40 years reflects on the Purple One's impact on rock, pop culture and the music industry.
TV & Media
Tina Fey's new sitcom 'Great News' will make you think: Liz Lemon
Tina Fey's hot streak continues with her latest sitcom, "Great News."
Eat & Drink
These great Milwaukee cocktail bars will make you forget about beer
In Milwaukee, bartenders are pouring delicious, inventive drinks — and they don't come out of a tap.
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Lileks: It's not 'camp' if you don't need to be current on your shots
It's never too early to panic about camp.
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Rosenblum: Minnesota takes the lead in pushing end-of-life conversations
Live in Minnesota? Get ready to talk about dying in Minnesota.
West Metro
Misconception over vaccine helps fuel Minn. measles outbreak
Misinformation about the measles shot raised fear in many Somali families. Now health officials are reaching out and redoubling their efforts.
Home & Garden
Farewell to the flower show: Five decades of downtown in bloom
A Twin Cities rite of spring for more than five decades, the downtown department-store flower show passed into history this year. Here's a look back to celebrate its long-blooming run.
Home & Garden
Home & Garden
Sneak peek at 12 Twin Cities award-winning home designs
What's your vision of the perfect home? Here are 12 designs of distinction singled out by AIA Minnesota. Each will be featured in the coming year as a Home of the Month, but you can get a sneak peek at them now.
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Purple City Take 3: Dancing at First Avenue on the anniversary of Prince's death
The Purple party continued until 4 a.m.
Music
Prince fans make 'pilgrimages' to Minnesota's purple landmarks
Fans marked the first anniversary of Prince's death by visiting the star's Minnesota haunts.
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Taking on a tiger: Chinese gorge calls to hikers
Tiger Leaping Gorge, in China's Yunnan province, delivers rugged, remote beauty.
Music
Pick Six: Praise for Marty Stuart, Shelby J, Chuck Berry, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Movies
Home video: 'La La Land' brings all that jazz
"La La Land" is a lovely homage to Hollywood musicals of yore.
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