Stage & Arts
Two Minneapolis exhibits showcase contemporary American Indian art
Two exhibits featuring contemporary native art attest to a thriving culture in the here and now.
Local
Gallery: The Mississippi River Boat Ballet
Minneapolis performing artist Patrick Scully brings the Mississippi River Boat Ballet to the festival. No art form requires more precision than ballet, so it's anyone's guess how Scully plans to keep nearly 50 boats; sailboats, kayaks, rowing shells, even a couple of bicycle-powered pontoons in balance, here are highlights from the rehearsal.
Music
For folk star Brandi Carlile, Minnesota might as well be a second home
The singer-songwriter credits her Up North uncle for her love of music and Minnesota.
Music
Vieux Carré revives an old St. Paul jazz haven with a new New Orleans twist
The Dakota has resurrected St. Paul's former Artists' Quarter space with a NOLA flavor.
Music
'Real-Phonic Radio' shelved at St. Paul's historic Hill Library
The popular Americana music event with Erik Koskinen and Molly Maher is in limbo "looking for a foster family."
Celebrities
'Top Gear' crew signs 3-season deal with Amazon
Former "Top Gear" hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have signed a three-season deal for a new show on Amazon, which beat out Netflix to pick up the trio behind one of the world's most popular shows for car fanatics.
Eat & Drink
At Nighthawks, it's all about pancakes, pastrami and pie
Review: Excess, that cherished American birthright, is alive and well at Nighthawks. But chef Landon Schoenefeld enthusiastically embraces a wider, more exuberant sense of abundance.
Variety
Restraurant Review : Nighthawks
At Nighthawks, chef Landon Schoenefeld improves upon All-American diner classics.
West Metro
Experts seeking solutions to surge in painkiller-related crime
Statewide conference on pain pills to be held in Minneapolis next month.
TV & Media
As sun sets on a summer Saturday, Minnesota comes alive
In summer, Saturday nights are beguiling. Easy. An evening stroll. A glass of wine on the porch. A sweaty night on the town, when the coldest it gets is under an air conditioning duct at a club. Join us as we witness a typical Minnesota Saturday night in all its wild, free glory.
Celebrities
Kimmel's plea for Cecil rakes in $150K+ in donations for researchers
Millions of viewers saw Jimmy Kimmel get emotional over the killing of Cecil the Lion in Africa, and thousands of them took action at his urging.
Celebrities
Grumpy Cat has competition: Iowa's Grumpy Dog ignites social media
A new grumpy animal is making the rounds on social media: Earl the Grumpy Dog, a 5-month-old puppy that's giving Grumpy Cat a run for her money.
Books
Read the Replay: Chat with Megan Marsnik, author of summer serial 'Under Ground'
The author of our summer serial will answer your questions about her novel set on Minnesota’s Iron Range, where immigrant Katka Kovich finds hard work, friendship and love in a 1916 mining town on the verge of a historic labor strike.
Stage & Arts
Cyndi Lauper's 'Kinky Boots' delivers plenty of kicks
Review: With a high-powered lead performance, the Cyndi Lauper musical "Kinky Boots" delights audiences at the Orpheum.
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