Home & Garden
Minneapolis woman dramatically transforms rundown vacant home
A once-rundown home is one of 47 revitalized residences that will roll out the welcome mats for the Minneapolis & St. Paul Home Tour April 28-29.
Music
Janelle Monáe to tout her new Prince-infused album July 3 at the State
The longtime Prince protege is returning to music after starring in the movies "Hidden Figures" and "Moonlight."
Music
Rediscovered Prince photos show the rising star in 1980s Minneapolis
Unpublished images from Star Tribune archives offer fresh proof of his love for the Twin Cities.
Variety
A critic's quips and comments from unofficial Prince Week in Minneapolis
The Purple One's disciples tore it up live and entertained and informed during panel discussions.
Music
The Joizy Boys: Comparing Frankie Valli and Jon Bon Jovi ahead of Minn. visits
With "Jersey Boys" and Bon Jovi coming to town this week, we compare their Garden State frontmen.
Music
Composer Rutter feels the spirit in St. Paul Cathedral choral event
Review: British composer reveled in collaboration with VocalEssence choirs.
Music
Cassettes are making comeback, but are CDs the superior vintage format?
Somehow, cassettes were recently deemed cool again by younger rock 'n' roll hipsters, but the CD deserves to come back in vogue.
Music
Those close to Prince worried about his use of painkillers for years
The star's insistence on privacy may have kept help at bay.
Music
Unfinished requiem: Enigmatic Prince leaves mystery in death
He cherished his privacy. There were a lot of things we didn't know. We certainly didn't have a clue — and maybe he didn't either — that trying to ease the pain would bring his demise.
Eat & Drink
Martina wows diners with flavors of Argentina and Italy in south Minneapolis
Chef and Buenos Aires native Daniel del Prado conjures a lively world based on his family heritage.
Variety
Care packages let disadvantaged students know 'someone is rooting for them'
Northfield's TORCH program offers low-income and first-generation students encouragement — and cookies.
Home & Garden
A Minneapolis landscape architect creates a picture-perfect party garden
A landscape architect creates the ultimate outdoor entertaining spot at his Minneapolis home.
Celebrities
After fan sends prom invite, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises Stillwater student
The movie star has rented out a local theater for Katie Kelzenberg and friends to see his new flick, "Rampage."
Music
Pick Six: Praise for Elvis Presley HBO documentary, Kendrick Lamar, Donna Grantis, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Movies
Music
Dancers and musicians amplify each other in Bon Iver/TU Dance premiere in St. Paul
With powerful force, "Come Through" seems to explore themes of freedom, justice, equality and hope.
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