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When their St. Paul sidewalk was blocked by a mountain of snow, they dug a tunnel
Instead of a pedestrian bridge, they made a pedestrian snow tunnel.
Music
John Mayer will bring his solo acoustic show to St. Paul on April 1
Tickets to his Xcel Energy Center concert will go on sale on Feb. 3, with a presale two days earlier.
Music
Review: Reopening time for Semisonic begins with intimate Icehouse gig before First Ave shows
The "Closing Time" hitmakers picked from their first new release in 19 years Wednesday — and even newer songs than that.
TV & Media
TV shows to watch this week: 'Ted Lasso' fans will love new sitcom 'Shrinking'
Neal Justin also recommends "Poker Face," Jimmy Kimmel's special and "The Ark."
TV & Media
Neal Justin: Seven TV shows to watch during Black History Month
A guide to new programs that cover everything from hip-hop to Al Sharpton.
Music
Review: New boxed set revisits versions of Dylan's masterful 'Time Out of Mind'
A remix, outtakes and alternative versions shed light on Dylan's process for the 1997 Grammy winner.
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Critics' picks: The 8 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
Grammy-winning Robert Glasper seeks special guests for his six Minneapolis shows
With his expansive contacts, the jazz/R&B/hip-hop keyboardist plots surprises for this weekend.
Variety
A Minnesota field guide to snow shovels: Which one's best?
Here's how to pick the right shovel, from the classic to the crack-jumper, back-saver or the plow.
Music
Seth Parker Woods performs 'Iced Bodies' on a black ice cello as part of the Great Northern Festival
The avant-garde performance reflects on Black lives lost to mental illness and police violence.
Music
Minnesota Orchestra rebounds from pandemic but remains in the red
The financial results released Wednesday reflect a return to weekly concerts and a major federal grant.
Movies
Review: 'Maybe I Do' is more like 'maybe you shouldn't'
Richard Gere, Diane Keaton, William H. Macy and Susan Sarandon have varying degrees of success in the comedy.
Eat & Drink
5 Twin Cities chefs make semifinalist list for 2023 James Beard Awards
Shawn McKenzie of Cafe Ceres was among those recognized nationally.
Stage & Arts
Twin Cities lose more theater talent
Hayley Finn is leaving Playwrights' Center and Red Eye Theater for Washington, D.C.
Stage & Arts
'Locomotion' at Children's Theatre Company slings rhymes for better times
Youngsters cope with trauma of losing their parents through poetry in the play.
Stage & Arts
History Theatre shines spotlight on trailblazing 'Root Beer Lady'
Dorothy Molter was a pioneer — for women and the environment.
Recipes
Be the game-day hero with chicken Parmesan meatballs
It's all the flavors and textures of the classic Italian dish, but portable and easy to make.
Recipes
Shepherd's pie is good for the winter-weary soul
This customizable recipe is made with roasted vegetables, but use whatever you have on hand.
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