Variety
November 23, 2017
Como Dockside has indoor, outdoor, and pavilion seating. Photographed in St. Paul September 15, 2015. (Courtney Perry/Special to the Star Tribune)

After Como Dockside closing, St. Paul seeks ideas for pavilion's next vendor

St. Paul will hold an open house at 6 p.m. Monday to talk about Como facility.
Eat & Drink
November 23, 2017
Nancy Espinosa, of Urban Organics placed plants into their pods for growing, Friday, June 2, 2017 in St. Paul, MN. Pentair and Urban Organics opened a

Winter doesn't faze 87,000-square-foot aquaponics farm in St. Paul

Three-plus months after debuting in its new, vastly larger location, Urban Organics continues to expand.
Music
November 23, 2017

New low-watt south Minneapolis radio station 'like a walk through the neighborhood'

Programming on KRSM Southside Media Project (98.9 FM) will be as diverse as its community.
TV & Media
November 23, 2017
Adams Travel Photography/Mystic Lake Casino Comedian Chad Daniels, performing at Mystic Lake Casino in February.

Minnesota comic Chad Daniels makes his mark both at home and abroad

Chad Daniels hits the next level with an Acme documentary and a big homecoming gig.
Stage & Arts
November 23, 2017
The nuns of "Sister Act" with Regina Marie Williams playing 'Sister' Mary Clarence a.k.a. Deloris Van Cartier at center stood for a portrait in their

Nuns in Chanhassen's 'Sister Act' forge a true sisterhood

The nuns in Chanhassen's hit show have formed bonds that aren't just a matter of habit.
Variety
November 22, 2017

Weekend options: High-flying Cirque extravaganza

Music
November 22, 2017
The Cactus Blossoms perform Saturday at First Avenue.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Cactus Blossoms, A Perfect Circle, Leo Kottke and more

The big gigs for Nov. 24-30, also including Melissa Manchester, Thomas Rhett and a memorial for American Head Charge bassist.
TV & Media
November 22, 2017
The band relax in their hotel room, Sweden, 1963. From ìThe Beatles: Eight Days a Week ó The Touring Years.î Credit: Courtesy of ©

TV picks for Nov. 24-26: Patty Hearst, 'Grammy's Greatest Stories,' 'Savage Kingdom: Uprising,' Beatles

Stage & Arts
November 22, 2017
Lenne Klingaman, Desi Oakley and Charity Angel Dawson in the National Tour of "Waitress." Photo by Joan Marcus

Theater spotlight: Fresh-baked Broadway musical 'Waitress' is at the Orpheum this week

Stage & Arts
November 22, 2017
"Untitled 2" by Teo Nguyen. Provided by Burnet Fine Art & Advisory

Art spotlight: "Habitue" at Burnet Fine Art

Stage & Arts
November 22, 2017
Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in "Waitress." (photo by Joan Marcus) ORG XMIT: MIN1711221336303187

Review: 'Waitress' serves up an unexpected slice of soulfulness at Orpheum

Sara Bareilles' musical is about love and marriage and, of course, pie.
Politics
November 22, 2017
Male aide gets 1-year sentence in sexual assault of 78-year-old Minnesota woman

Male aide gets 1-year sentence in sexual assault of 78-year-old Minnesota woman

Advocates say the case highlights deeper problems with the often-secretive response to elder crimes.
Variety
November 22, 2017
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Lileks: Keeping tabs on license-bureau waits

Judging from the news, the state's licensing system has had some kinks. Here's what happened at the service center.
Variety
November 22, 2017
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler and Goldy Gopher.

Scene + Heard: FashionFest supports U's Masonic Children's Hospital

Music
November 22, 2017
Triple Rock Social Club hosted its final night of live music Tuesday.

Musicians, fans cram Triple Rock for punk haven's final blowout

Musicians and fans filled the West Bank punk haven as it ended its 19-year run.
Music
November 22, 2017
Erik Koskinen

Twin Cities music notes: Erik Koskinen reflects on loss in 'Paradise'

The countryman channels a hero and a rough year on his new EP. Also: Joey Van Phillips steps out front.
Eat & Drink
November 22, 2017
The night before Thanksgiving, also known as "Drinksgiving," has become one of the year's biggest drinking holidays. And Twin Cities bars, restaurants

How the night before Thanksgiving became the 'biggest drinking day of year'

Also referred to as Blackout Wednesday or Black Wednesday, Drinksgiving was coined about a decade ago.
Variety
November 22, 2017
Vegetables, fruits, seafood and dairy products are thrown away more than junk food.

Let's learn to love leftovers and fight food waste

While we Americans are rock stars with post-Thanksgiving turkey, we refuse to tap our culinary creativity any other time of the year.
Eat & Drink
November 22, 2017
A Minnesota Vikings fan wears a turkey on his viking helmet during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

Thursday's Vikings game blitzing some Minnesotans' Thanksgiving dinners

Are you planning your T-day plans around the big football game?
Music
November 22, 2017

Album reviews: New releases from Chris Brown, Walk the Moon

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