Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
Variety
These Twin Cities Depression-era projects have stood the test of time
The Armory, the Minneapolis Post Office and a State Fair building are among those still actively used today.
Stage & Arts
Up North, kids from Pine Point and Park Rapids come together to stage a play
Youngsters from two distinct communities create a musical from scratch at the Northern Light Opera Kids Theatre Camp.
Music
Summer sunsets, barking dogs, car alarms: The joys and pitfalls of outdoor opera
Twin Cities area performers share how weather, wildlife and realities of modern life can interrupt the show.
TV & Media
'Light & Magic' TV series celebrates the unsung heroes of 'Star Wars'
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Music
6 cool things in music include Rage Against the Machine, Lizzo and John Mayer
Pick Six shout-outs, too, to books by Mark Lanegan and Bob Dylan biographer Anthony Scaduto.
Music
Vocal ensemble Cantus brings the heat in 'Ramas y Raices: Songs from Latin America'
Jazz pianist Nachito Herrera provides the showstoppers to the program of music from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and Mexico.
Movies
Review: 'Nope,' the latest from 'Get Out' and 'Us' director, is a big yes
Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer are ranchers who face an alien intruder in Jordan Peele's new horror movie.
Music
Springsteen fans on fire over ticket prices to St. Paul show and other 2023 dates
Seats at Xcel Energy Center topped $2,000 on the floor, with few available for under $250.
Variety
Text your friends — it matters more than you think
Just reaching out to say "hi" can strengthen connections.
Eat & Drink
A first look at 5 of the newest restaurants in the Twin Cities
From Filipino and Caribbean cuisine to steak and a dive bar, the local restaurant scene is as eclectic as ever.
TV & Media
Review: Dave Chappelle's superstar status doesn't justify superhigh prices
The comedian returned to Minneapolis under a cloud of controversy.
TV & Media
Neal Justin: 'Love Island USA,' featuring a Minnesota hottie, is more raunch than romance
Some dating shows seem to get their inspiration from Hustler magazine.
Music
Lyle Lovett deals with COVID and his 5-year-old twins who inspired new songs
Between Legos and animated movies, the late-in-life dad discovers that kids know best.
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