Music
Atlanta rap star Future coming to Target Center in April with 'friends'
The "Life Is Good" hitmaker landed another big single last year with "Wait for U."
Music
Country superstar Luke Bryan is returning to Xcel Energy Center on Oct. 14
The "American Idol" judge heads to arenas and amphitheaters after several years of stadium tours.
Stage & Arts
All-night Northern Spark arts festival announces end
The nonprofit behind the free public arts fest cited pandemic pressures and reduced income.
Music
Introducing the Green Room, 'bringing live music back to Uptown' in Minneapolis
The new 350-capacity, two-story rock club aims to fill a hole that many believe has existed since the closing of the Uptown Bar & Grill.
Books
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Minnesota writers, illustrator win awards
The annual American Library Association Youth Media Awards were announced Monday.
Stage & Arts
Review: In Children's Theatre's 'Locomotion,' some kids find their lyrical groove
Director Talvin Wilks' cinematic production marks the regional premiere of Jacqueline Woodson's poetic play.
Recipes
Try to take the chill off with these 5 chili recipes from the Star Tribune archives
The aroma of these kitchen-tested variations will start to warm you before even taking a bite.
Home & Garden
How much famous TV sitcom homes would cost in real life
Realtors estimated how much it would cost to buy the homes of Carrie Bradshaw, Mary Tyler Moore and the Fresh Prince.
Home & Garden
Updated 1950s Eden Prairie home with dog's dream of a backyard lists for $399,900
A young couple took on a fixer-upper, adding "clean and simple" updates and a lower-level in-law suite.
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Stage & Arts
'TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today' exhibition returns to Mpls. library
The exhibition opened for the first time in 2018.
Books
Celebrities
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach depart ABC News following relationship scandal
They were the co-hosts of "GMA3: What You Need to Know" and regularly appeared on "Good Morning America."
Music
Review: SPCO performs invigorating Spanish and Latin American classical music concert
SPCO violinist Maureen Nelson curated the program that also includes one of her works.
Local
Pope's comments answer prayers for Twin Cities LGBTQ community
This week, the pontiff called on bishops to reject laws that criminalize being gay.
Music
Minnesota Opera Orchestra musicians authorize a strike
Members of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 30-73, have been working without a contract for six months.
Home & Garden
These kitchen design trends will dominate 2023, experts say
It's time to embrace more experimental aesthetics.
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