Music
Chance the Rapper gives best excuse ever for delaying tour to 2020, including St. Paul date
The Chicago hip-hop star wants to spend time with his growing family, including a second daughter born last week.
Stage & Arts
Sting will be an Englishman in St. Paul when 'The Last Ship' plays the Ordway
The singer-songwriter was all charm at the Ordway as he previewed "The Last Ship," which he will headline in April.
TV & Media
Music
Polica singer returning to the stage after breaking her back
After breaking her back in March, Channy Leaneagh is ready to break in a new act at the Walker's Avant Garden.
Inspired
'Masterchef Latino' finalist is living, cooking and inspiring his own way
"MasterChef Latino" finalist is first participant using wheelchair.
Home & Garden
$1.95M Enchanted Island home offers rare privacy on popular Lake Minnetonka
Secluded Lake Minnetonka setting feels like being Up North.
Music
Sting gives private Ordway show to promote his upcoming play
Review: He'll return in April to star in "The Last Ship" about his hometown in England.
Music
Steve Martin, Edie Brickell's bluegrass musical sounds terrific in Anoka
Lyric Arts production gets the songs just right in the bluegrass musical.
Music
Thomas Rhett brings country music's winning son-and-father act to St. Paul
With his pop-soul leanings, Rhett charmed young women, and his dad brought the beer.
TV & Media
Music
Britten's 'Lucretia' opera successfully tweaked for #MeToo movement
REVIEW: Journey North Opera scores a hit as company relaunches.
Stage & Arts
Longtime Guthrie dramaturg Michael Lupu, who shaped shows for decades, dies at 89
A giant in the field, he was internationally recognized in a role that often goes unnoticed.
Variety
Remember player pianos? Meet the millennial keeping them alive in Minnesota
A young Minnesotan is trying to save a rare instrument that once was in every living room.
Variety
Where to see fall color: 3 great autumn drives in Minnesota
Fill your gas tank, turn off your navigational devices and don't be afraid to get lost in the woods when fall blazes across the land.
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