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Review: 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' is a different beast that's fun but tiresome
The movie features stellar actors and one too many monsters.
Stage & Arts
From Minnesota to Broadway: Here are 7 shows that launched in the land of 10,000 lights
The Twin Cities also has been a jumping-off point for noted national tours.
Home & Garden
Even common birds like the bluebird are full of mysteries
Despite conveniently nesting in manmade nest boxes, there are still lots of areas to study for Eastern bluebirds.
Books
Lydia Millet celebrates family and our green world in 'We Loved It All'
NONFICTION: An acclaimed novelist shares scientific and personal concerns.
Eat & Drink
4 great new burgers to try in the Twin Cities this spring
Thick and spicy, thin and crispy, Juicy Lucy — even beefed-up beefy: These burger bites are next level.
Music
This Suburbs guitarist is all over the Twin Cities music scene, especially at Icehouse in April
The ubiquitous Jeremy Ylvisaker emphasizes keeping it simple ahead of his name-filled Monday residency.
Variety
Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.
A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
Music
Review: Olivia Rodrigo gets breathless with 'So American'
Alicia Keys drops a Broadway showstopper while Gary Clark Jr. teams with Stevie Wonder.
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.
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