Music
Santana to mark his Woodstock moment Aug. 3 at Xcel Center with the Doobie Brothers
The tour will also mark the 20th anniversary of Santana's "Supernatural" album.
Eat & Drink
Lyn-Lake corner restaurant Hasty Tasty taking 'extended break'
The smoked meat and cocktail spot was open just a year.
Home & Garden
The cold, hard facts about winter birdbaths
Heated birdbaths can pose a danger to birds that splash around on very cold days.
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In the Twin Cities, a lack of snow creates a paradise for ice skaters
Ice skating enthusiasts are taking to local lakes for some of the best skating in years.
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Twin Cities saunagoers heat up in intense German 'aufguss' wellness ritual
This sauna experience combines high heat (like a Finnish sauna) with lots of steam (like a Russian banya), with some aromatherapy mixed in.
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Collectible soup tureen is a piece of New York history
Tracing the breadcrumbs on Google can pay off.
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With Delta the dominant airline at MSP, here's how to make the most of it
Because Delta has such a hold on the market, other airlines can drop fares to bring in customers and Delta won't necessarily follow suit.
Music
Violin star Nicola Benedetti back in Minnesota to premiere Celtic-flavored work by Wynton Marsalis
Written especially for Benedetti, the piece blends Celtic and African-American traditions.
Books
Minnesota's Kate DiCamillo announces new 'Raymie Nightingale' book
"Beverly, Right Here" will be published in September by Candlewick Press.
Music
Better than Dead? Bob Weir's Wolf Bros. to play Palace Theatre March 19
The new trio features Don Was on bass, Ratdog drummer Jay Lane and a healthy serving of Dead songs.
Eat & Drink
Where to see Minnesota's 'Top Chef' contestant this week
Justin Sutherland is butchering, smoking and taking over kitchens across the Twin Cities.
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Ariana Grande postpones her St. Paul concert until July 8
The pop superstar is headlining the big-deal Coachella festival in April, forcing the rescheduling of the April 19 concert at Xcel Energy Center.
Celebrities
C.J.: Comedian Jeff Gerbino not amused by Louis C.K.'s behavior
"I don't know how he can walk out to an audience with women in it."
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Ellen DeGeneres surprises Big Lake mom, her gay son
The Minnesota mother and son will be featured on Monday's edition of 'Ellen.'
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