Inspired
St. Paul student chases food dream with YouTube cooking channel, 'Noshing with Netta'
Pandemic hobby has produced a veritable brand, with videos, a website and social media accounts.
Stage & Arts
COVID cancels Minneapolis performances of Broadway musical, postpones Walker show
Standbys are being flown in so "Come From Away" can resume its scheduled run on Saturday night.
Eat & Drink
Trattoria Mucci on Lake Street in Minneapolis closing Jan. 29
But it's business as usual at the St. Paul location.
Movies
Review: 'Scream' and scream again — horror franchise returns, bloody as ever
A fresh set of teenagers are slaughtered in the "requel."
Variety
Our Friday Best: Kacey Musgraves, Billie Holiday tribute, MLK weekend and ice castles in New Brighton
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Stage & Arts
'Bina's Six Apples' gets to the core of hope, heritage and humanity
The world premiere of Lloyd Suh's play at Children's Theatre draws on his father's Korean War experience.
Music
The year's first great album, 'Dawn FM' by the Weeknd is his sunniest record yet
It's the first great album in a year that doesn't feel so great.
TV & Media
Review: 'Peacemaker' TV series does justice to the DC Comics franchise
John Cena reprises his role as the muscle-headed hero.
Music
Radio host for the Current and club booker is now 'just Diane' as a musician
Diane Miller has quickly made a name for herself in Minneapolis as a performer, promoter and now "Local Show" host.
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis art exhibit tells a different sort of Russian fairy tale
Andréa Stanislav's fascination with "Cosmism" guides her show at the Museum of Russian Art.
Variety
A 12-pack of the best nonalcoholic beer for Dry January
Advances in brewing technology have made the NA options tastier than ever.
Home & Garden
A rising designer brings hip-hop to homeware
Toronto-based designer Sean Brown offers "a contemporary take on everyday objects" by celebrating Black culture.
Home & Garden
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TV & Media
Which TV dating show is right for you? Depends whether you're naughty or nice
What our critics are watching this weekend.
Taste
Subscription bakery Laune opens storefront on E. Lake Street in Minneapolis
The owners are taking a hyperlocal approach to sourcing ingredients.
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Taste
5 small changes that can lead to healthier eating
From sneaking in more greens to changes in mind-set, a little change can mean big things.
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