Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) scored a touchdown in the first quarter when the Minnesota team played the Packers in October in Green Bay.
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Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) scored a touchdown in the first quarter when the Minnesota team played the Packers in October in Green Bay.

DirecTV subscribers in Twin Cities may be blocked from watching Sunday's Vikings game

December 27, 2023
The dispute between TEGNA and the satellite dish company continues.
Vikings starting quarterbacks this season in order, left to right: Kirk Cousins, Jaren Hall, Joshua Dobbs, Nick Mullens and Hall again.

Ben Goessling's Vikings-Packers prediction: Which team will stay alive in the playoff hunt?

December 30, 2023
The Vikings likely need to win their last two games to claim a playoff berth and once again will have to calibrate their offense for a different quarterback.
Chad Lietz of Columbia Heights played the Jurassic Park game at Litt Pinball Bar in Minneapolis. The machines have cameras placed over them to allow o
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Time for holiday hijinks: Eat and play at these 11 Twin Cities 'eatertainment' venues

December 21, 2023
From classic arcade games and rows of pinball machines to mini-golf, pickleball and ax throwing, getting out of the house has never been more fun.
Run Run Rudolph cocktail from Every Cocktail Has a Twist by Carey Jones and John McCarthy, copyright © 2023, photography copyright © 2023 by Rachel
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10 festive cocktail recipes to make you a master mixologist

December 23, 2023
Plus, what bar tools you really need to have on hand for a well-stocked bar — before you even open a bottle.
Be sure your New Year's toast includes pineapple — like a pineapple margarita — a symbol of luck, abundance and prosperity. Recipe by Beth Dooley,

A pineapple margarita for good luck? Yes, please

December 27, 2023
Toast the new year with a margarita made with pineapple, a symbol of luck and prosperity. The best part is that the cocktail just as good without the booze.
Get ready to sparkle with bubbly recommendations from local experts.

Bring the best bottles of bubbly to your holiday bash

December 27, 2023
We asked local beverage experts what they'd bring to a New Year's Eve party. Here are their picks — with and without alcohol.
Lemon-Artichoke Pate is a light, bright, plant-based dip that is a crowd-pleaser. Serve with crackers or as a dip with vegetables. From "A Very Vegan
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5 appetizer recipes for your New Year's party

December 27, 2023
Whether you're looking for light and simple, fun and fried or twists on old favorites, end the year on a delicious note.
Movies
December 22, 2023
Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things.”

Looking for a movie to watch over the holidays? Here are 9 to check out

We rounded up reviews of nine hot new movies.
Variety
December 27, 2023
Brian Regan prefers a theater setting over comedy clubs for his routines because he finds the audience to be more focused.

8 top picks for live comedy on New Year's Eve in the Twin Cities

Veteran comic Brian Regan plans to catch another routine after his act at the State Theatre Sunday.
TV & Media
December 27, 2023
Cynthia Erivo and Friends

What to watch: The best TV for celebrating New Year's Eve

Cynthia Erivo is at the top of the great options for the big night.
Music
December 26, 2023
Cornbread Harris, Davina & the Vagabonds and Motion City Soundtrack all have New Year’s Eve gigs in town this year.

8 live music picks for New Year's Eve around the Twin Cities, depending on your mood

The mix for ringing in 2024 includes Cornbread Harris, Motion City Soundtrack, Davina and more.