Music
February 17, 2020
Rascal Flatts farewell tour will land at Treasure Island Casino on July 31

Rascal Flatts farewell tour will land at Treasure Island Casino on July 31

The hugely popular country trio is breaking up but promises new music this year.
Eat & Drink
February 17, 2020
A rendering of the new Brasa, coming in Spring 2020 to W. 46th St. & Bryant Av. S. in Minneapolis.

A new Brasa Rotisserie is coming to southwest Minneapolis

One of the Star Tribune's Restaurants of the Year to add a third location.
Music
February 17, 2020
Bon Iver announces election-related Wisconsin concerts for October

Bon Iver announces election-related Wisconsin concerts for October

The shows are part of the 46 for 46 concert campaign in the artists' home states to try to unseat Trump.
Variety
February 17, 2020
St. Paul nonprofit International Institute of MN helps new Americans make the transition to life in the United States. Among the services they offer i

'Life in Minnesota' class tackles the nuances of 'Nice' for newcomers

The eight-week cultural orientation class helps immigrants and temporary residents navigate myriad American systems — legal, education, health care — and more.
Music
February 17, 2020
Norwegian trumpet soloist Tine Thing Helseth

VocalEssence explores 'Deep Roots' of African-American music: The week's best classical concerts

Home & Garden
February 17, 2020
House on river

$1.375M St. Paul home boasts river view, historic beauty — with key updates

Restored St. Paul home combines best of old and new.
Music
February 16, 2020
Motion City Soundtrack's Justin Pierre and drummer Tony Thaxton first reunited in Chicago on New Year's Eve.

Motion City's old fire burns bright in new hometown venue

Saturday's set kicked off a three-night Fillmore run.
Music
February 16, 2020
Paisley Park concert series kicks off with Ndegeocello reimagining Prince

Paisley Park concert series kicks off with Ndegeocello reimagining Prince

The veteran bassist/singer choose both obvious and obscure songs -- and interpretations.
Music
February 16, 2020
Rosanne Cash will return to the Guthrie Theater on Monday.

At 64, Rosanne Cash says women her age have 'a lot to say, and a lot less to lose'

Rosanne Cash is not shy about speaking out when she's 64: "Women my age still have a lot to say, and we have a lot less to lose."
Movies
February 16, 2020

'Sonic Hedgehog' makes $57M debut

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February 16, 2020

Lileks: The joys of boiler repair

Variety
February 15, 2020
Hilo Farmer's Market
Credit: Daeja Fallas, Hawaii Tourism Authority

Diving into the food scene on the Big Island and Maui

The dining options on the Big Island and Maui are as hot as the beaches.
TV & Media
February 15, 2020
"Duncanville"

What our TV critic is watching this week: 'High Fidelity,' 'Washington,' 'Duncanville,' 'Road to the White House,' 'Year of the Rabbit'

TV & Media
February 15, 2020
Brenda Blethyn plays the title character in "Vera."

Why British TV detectives are superior to their American counterparts

America could learn a few things about detective series from the Brits.
Home & Garden
February 15, 2020
Architect Marty Berens designed and built a pop-up addition through the roof of his Shakopee rambler.

Space-saving staircase leads to pop-up addition in Shakopee rambler

An architect expands upward with an innovative addition.
Stage & Arts
February 15, 2020
"Spamtown," a new Children's Theatre production based on the 1985-86 Hormel strike in Austin, Minn., examines the devisive moment through the eyes of

Children weathered one of Minnesota's worst labor crises. This play tells the story.

8 things to know about the town at the center of CTC's new play, 'Spamtown USA.'
Variety
February 15, 2020
Even longtime Twin Cities residents have trouble remembering the rules for snow emergencies.

Lileks: There are rules for snow emergencies — but can you remember them?

It snowed? How's that an emergency? The word implies some sort of unanticipated disaster. Snow is what it does here in the winter.
Home & Garden
February 15, 2020
Cindy and Mike Colson in their Chanhassen garden.

Beautiful Gardens winner in Chanhassen makes the most of shaded site

Chanhassen gardeners re-create a woodland habitat where trees and foliage take starring roles.
Variety
February 15, 2020
Sleep challenge: sleep hygiene (Jon Krause/Special to the Star Tribune)

Change these habits for a better night's rest

Making a few simple changes in your routine can have a profound effect on how you sleep.
Music
February 15, 2020
Justin Courtney Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack.
Photo by Brian Diaz

After a rabidly received reunion tour, Motion City Soundtrack returns home to Minneapolis

Minneapolis' little band that could is back for three big gigs (and maybe more).

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