Music
Seattle rock legend Buzz Osborne of the Melvins relishes his Minneapolis ties
The hero of the Seattle underground scene talks Chris Cornell, Mudhoney and his favorite Minneapolitan ahead of Saturday's Bash 17.
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Why craft markets are proliferating at Twin Cities breweries and taprooms
Twin Cities taprooms are suddenly hot spots for shopping artisan jewelry, handbags, skin care and more.
Music
The Dover Quartet delivers dazzling concert at Minnesota Beethoven Festival
Review: The buzzy young group is considered one of America's best quartets. Now Minnesota music-lovers know why.
Eat & Drink
Why pizza farms are a summer sensation – and 5 you must try near Twin Cities
No, slices of pepperoni are not being cultivated in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin. Instead, farmers are building showy pizza ovens, making dough and hanging a "welcome" sign.
Eat & Drink
New North Loop bar now open with 200 whiskeys, 'Road House'-inspired name
Ten years later, friends-turned-business-partners have spun their social-night gatherings into a whiskey-focused bar and restaurant.
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Stay up to date on the latest construction at MSP Airport
Hitting a wall at the airport, literally? Chalk it up to major renovations going on there.
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What's new at MSP Airport's Terminal 2?
Terminal 2 — which hosts Condor, Icelandair, Southwest and Sun Country — also just unveiled the results of a major renovation, to the tune of $27 million.
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Getting to MSP Airport: Uber pick-ups and parking strategies
Your flight isn't the only ride to consider; there's also getting to and from the airport, and options for that are growing.
Stage & Arts
Dave Chappelle to headline five shows at intimate Minneapolis club
The comedian and actor will perform at Icehouse, a small venue in south Minneapolis.
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That's different: Minnesota's passive-aggressiveness inspires hit T-shirt
Minnesotans are notorious for not saying what they really mean — and now they can wear it proud.
Music
Friday's J. Cole concert at Xcel Center postponed to Saturday due to 'border issues'
The charts-topping rapper also delayed concerts in three other cities.
Stage & Arts
MSP Airport shows travelers 'who we are' with new Minnesota art
Does art represent something essential about Minnesota? The planners at MSP International Airport think so.
Stage & Arts
Hundreds of puppets from around the world converge on St. Paul this week
How'd we get this interview with a puppet about a puppetry convention in St. Paul? We pulled some strings.
West Metro
E.coli sickens siblings from Wright County, killing 3-year-old girl
A boy in critical condition is fighting for his life, days after toxin-producing bacteria killed his sister.
Eat & Drink
Portillo's reveals some juicy details about its future Maple Grove location
The Chicago-style hot dog purveyor said the fast-casual dining spot will feature a Prohibition theme and will open in the fall.
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