Stage & Arts
Giant blue bird comes to roost at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Katharina Fritsch's "Hahn/Cock" settled into its roost, where it will tower 23-24 feet above visitors to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Music
5 newcomers to watch at Soundset 2017, including Denzel Curry and Lil Uzi Vert
The nationally renowned festival once again delivers a promising batch of buzzing MCs.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Memory Lanes Block Party, Michael Kiwanuka, Regina Marie Williams
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Stage & Arts
Music
Minneapolis rapper Brother Ali's new album finds 'Beauty' at an ugly time
The rapper trekked from Oakland to West Africa and even Iran on a spiritual journey that led him home for another album.
Movies
'Wedding Plan' sticks to a familiar rom-com blueprint
REVIEW: This story about the frantic search for Mr. Right is an old-fashioned rom-com from Israel.
Eat & Drink
'Super Mario Kart'-inspired rainbow doughnuts are a hit in Minneapolis skyway
Cardigan Donuts' "Rainbow Road" is a technicolor pastry dripping in nostalgia — and Lucky Charms marshmallows.
Books
Star Tribune's serial novel started in Hollywood, ended in Bayfield
Author of Star Tribune summer serial "Redemption's Run" wrote it as a movie before realizing it was better as a book.
Celebrities
Cop from Marion, Iowa, tops 19 others to win $1M on 'Survivor'
Sarah Lacina, a 32-year-old cop from Marion, Iowa, won the title of "Sole Survivor" and the $1 million prize on this season's finale of "Survivor."
Variety
Immense globe that put Star Tribune lobby on the map is back
Out of sight for more than three decades, a fascinating and beloved Cold War-era relic is being returned to the public eye by the Star Tribune.
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Mpls. restaurant owners push for 'tip credit' amid minimum wage debate
Restaurant owners say many servers exceed $15 an hour.
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Big bands coming to Grand Casino's outdoor concert series: Kiss, Rascal Flatts, Paramore
Six shows are set for the amphitheater in Hinckley.
Stage & Arts
Minnesota queer and trans youth showcase artwork at Intermedia
The sharp organizers of this weekend's "Up & Out: Coming Home" have created a beautiful space for queer and trans youth to share stories and artwork.
Music
In St. Paul, it was a Neil Diamond in the rough
REVIEW: He was in good voice, but lacked energy and spirit in St. Paul concert.
Local
Fairview hospital at U sued over alleged sexual assault of disabled teen
Lawsuit claims disabled minor was sexually assaulted twice in 30 minutes by an adult patient.
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