Stage & Arts
New Bockley Gallery show reflects history of American Indians in south Minneapolis
Artist Edgar Heap of Birds incorporates local history for his solo exhibition at Bockley Gallery.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Spoon, Thundercat, Gorillaz, Rhiannon Giddens
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Stage & Arts
'Disney's Aladdin' at Orpheum is interrupted mid-show by technical issues
Wednesday's performance of the show at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre had two intermissions, one unplanned.
TV & Media
'Star Trek: Discovery' continues familiar mission: comforting earthlings
TV is taking viewers on a space trip this fall, with a "Star Trek" spinoff leading the new wave of escapism.
Variety
Rhiannon Giddens gets intellectual, spiritual and soulful at St. Kate's concert
With illuminating comments, she paid homage to various female music-makers and to historical civil rights issues.
Music
Kiss members reunite in all-star concert to send hurricane relief from St. Paul
Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley performed together for the first time in 16 years, capping a night with other Hall of Famers for the Children Matter concert.
Variety
App ships affordable birth control – no doctor's visit needed
After talking to one of Nurx's licensed doctors, either by its messaging feature or by phone, teens and women can get birth control shipped to their homes.
Eat & Drink
Why not local wines on Minnesota restaurant menus?
While Minnesota beer and spirits abound on local restaurant lists, state wines struggle to get placement.
Celebrities
Eat & Drink
Robbinsdale's hot Travail restaurant sells discounted tickets for last-minute seats
The foodie hot spot is known for its 15-course tasting menu.
Eat & Drink
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Surly Brewing replacing its second-floor Brewer's Table with pizza joint
The brewery announces its new concept for the second-floor space above the massive beer hall.
Stage & Arts
'Disney's Aladdin' launches Broadway season in Mpls. with verve and pizazz
REVIEW: "Disney's Aladdin" opened the Broadway season in Minneapolis with flash and pizazz.
Variety
Minneapolis photographer captures the disappearing cattle ranchers
A sensitive documentation of the dissolving traditional of cattle ranchers in northwest Colorado.
Music
Ex-Kiss bandmates Simmons and Frehley talk 'family biz' ahead of tonight's concert
The two Kiss vets joined with Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen and ex-Eagles Don Felder on Wednesday morning to tout the big gig at CHS Field.
Variety
Start your ovens: Holiday cookie contest opens at Star Tribune
Our 15th annual holiday contest is now underway, and we need your recipes.
Variety
Making homemade apple strudel calls for some bare-knuckle baking
Apple strudel is a trifecta of desserts: It's fun to say ("struuuu-dle"), fun to eat and — trust us — fun to make.
TV & Media
Stage & Arts
Husband-and-wife chemistry makes 'String' a winner for Yellow Tree Theatre
REVIEW: Yellow Tree Theatre celebrates 10 years with "String," a romantic comedy showcasing its husband-and-wife founders.
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