East Metro
Arne Carlson: Why wasn't public told sooner about Stillwater PFAS contamination?
The former governor says the delay in notifying residents about the contamination is "stunning," and calls on government officials to act.
Local
Sports fandom gives Minnesota dads, daughters a chance to bond
As Caitlin Clark helps push women's sports to new heights of popularity, fathers and their daughters in Minnesota are discovering a great way to forge common ground.
Obituaries
Richard Serra, who recast sculpture on a massive scale, dies at 85
Many people in the art world urged Serra to stop making sculpture after a rigger was crushed to death in 1975 when one plate of a piece being installed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis accidentally came loose.
Eat & Drink
Move over, Bloody Mary — it's time for a Bunny Mary
A Minnesota cocktail company makes a mixer that could be the new must-have Easter drink.
Music
Dance-music festival will be the first concert at Allianz Field in St. Paul
Illenium and Kaskade will headline the two-day EDM affair, with tickets on sale Friday.
Variety
Ask Amy: Adults' anger leads to kids' tears
Argument between two brothers trickles down to the children.
TV & Media
Review: Jerrod Carmichael offers up TV's most authentic reality show
The comedian continues to push the envelope in his new HBO series.
Books
Commiserating about mom or fighting like cats, these sisters have one thing in common: 'Worry'
FICTION: Alexandra Tanner's "dark, funny" debut is a haunting snapshot of contemporary life.
Business
Twins, Thrivent deal means baseball fans will help decide where $200K in charitable donations go
As part of its agreement with the Twins, Thrivent also receives naming rights to Target Field's 3,000-seat club level and becomes the presenting sponsor of the Twins' annual season ticket plan.
Eat & Drink
Can you handle a 22-course Italian tasting menu? Travail thinks so
The Robbinsdale fine-dining mavens are serving a full-throttle Italian dinner, with much more to come.
Variety
St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
Organizers of the Mears Park series stuck with regular favorites despite rising challenges, including the New Standards, Flamin' Oh's and Salsa del Soul.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 28-April 3 include Deerhoof, Peter Frampton, Pam Tillis, Erik Koskinen and LA LOM.
Local
Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
The P-38, nicknamed Marge, crashed without pilot Richard Bong in March 1944.
Variety
Tickets go on sale this week for Korn, Mike Birbiglia, the Kid Laroi and Laura Ramoso
Other shows include Qveen Herby, Charlie Mars, Nourished By Time, Sawyer Hill and more.
Health
Four years on, the mysteries of COVID-19 are unraveling
When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, nearly everything about the novel coronavirus was an open question. Here's what we've learned.
Music
Popular MyTalk 107.1 hosts Lori and Julia announce their surprise retirement
They shared the news on the radio Tuesday because Lori Barghini wants more time to "fart around."
Local
Pat Kessler, who dropped the mic after long career covering politics, is among Hall of Fame honorees
He and others in the 2024 class will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in October.
Local
Future of landmark Mpls. gay bar uncertain after weekend fire
The 19 Bar in Loring Park is closed until further notice after a traffic mishap led to a fire last weekend. Employees say they aren't sure when it will be back.
St. Cloud
St. Cloud looks to land space shuttle for its downtown
The owner of a full-size orbiter replica, who lives in St. Cloud, needs to move the shuttle from Florida ASAP.
Variety
'Breaking Bad' alum Giancarlo Esposito was drawn to 'Parish' role
Portraying an Everyman trying to become an extraordinary man in the new series was especially appealing to the actor.
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