Music
Dominick Argento, acclaimed Minnesota opera composer, dies at 91
"For me, it's been a love affair with my community here," he once said. "I do think of myself as a Minnesota composer."
Eat & Drink
After a standout run, St. Paul 'Top Chef' contestant is sent home
While he waved the flag of the North Star State, Justin Sutherland found his minor mistakes got him ousted from the cooking competition.
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Eelpout Festival starts this week with size limits for vehicles on part of lake
Sheriff says there is concern about the ability of the ice to hold up with so many vehicles and thousands of people in a confined area.
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In the depths of winter, Thunder Bay, Ontario, is a sleeping giant
Even during a polar vortex, it's possible to discover the Ontario city's charms.
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The Asturias region of Spain is a natural choice
Hikers and cyclists alike will appreciate the Asturias region's uncrowded mountain and valley trails.
Eat & Drink
Our food critic loves these 5 Twin Cities restaurants
From a Vietnamese hot spot to a fire-cooking award winner, these restaurants get the highest recommendation.
Stage & Arts
Infectious '60s soundtrack can't save Broadway's 'A Bronx Tale' in Minneapolis
Zippy songs can't save a Broadway musical with nowhere to go.
Movies
Increasingly, Oscars supporting actor categories have been won by slumming leads
You're a lead actor who wants an easier path to an Oscar? No problem. Go supporting.
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Music
Aerosmith, Rascal Flatts, Pitbull added for inaugural TC Summer Jam
They join Tim McGraw and REO Speedwagon for this 3-day rock-and-country jam in July at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.
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What do you wonder about our state and the people who live here?
We're asking readers from all over the state to take part in Curious Minnesota, a community-driven reporting project that invites you to join the newsroom, letting us know what questions you want answered by us.
Movies
Spouses Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem team up for a riveting thriller
Riveting Spanish-language thriller stars Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem.
Movies
Finale to 'How to Train Your Dragon' series soars
The trilogy goes out on a high note with "The Hidden World."
Stage & Arts
![Denomie work surrounded by his own paintings and a vast collection of masks. ] MARK VANCLEAVE ¥ Minnesota artist Jim Denomie works in his Shafer, Min](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/M3VKZD262ZBHZE6CV3XV3ZY4JU.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Minnesota artist Jim Denomie calls himself a 'delayed bloomer'
The Ojibwe painter is hitting his stride, producing works packed with color, humor and righteous fury.
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