Variety
April 23
Sierra Ferrell performs at First Avenue on Friday.

Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
April 23

How the Goo Goo Dolls learned the music biz from Minneapolis bands

The "Iris" hitmakers will headline the PACER Center benefit Saturday at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Variety
April 23
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioners help plant a tree during the 2023 Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration at Windom Northeast Park.

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

The celebration of nature continues with Arbor and Earth Day events.
Variety
April 22
Michael and Kitty Underwood fell in love with their condo's big windows that gave them views to beautiful sunsets.

Elegant condo in former Minnetonka office building could be yours for $379,900

Updated condo has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 6-foot-tall windows with views.
TV & Media
April 22
Rick Harrison, left, enjoys beer and pizza at St. Paul Brewing with Corey Harrison and Austin "Chumlee" Russell for an episode of "Pawn Stars Do Ameri

Bob Dylan and Kirby Puckett collectibles pop up when 'Pawn Stars' do Minneapolis

The History Channel series also visited the Minnesota State Fair and Matt's Bar during its local shoot.
Business
April 22
Craig Cohen, developer of Keg & Case Market, inside the market in 2018. He filed for bankruptcy Friday, claiming $11.6 million in liabilities.

Developer of St. Paul's Keg & Case food hall declares bankruptcy

Craig Cohen listed the W. 7th neighborhood project when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with more than $11 million in liabilities.
Local
April 22
A Black man wearing a black t-shirt and gray jeans sits in front of a deli counter

Sammy McDowell, celebrated owner of Sammy's Avenue Eatery on the North Side, dies

Long a fixture of the north Minneapolis community, McDowell opened the sandwich and coffee shop in 2012.
Eat & Drink
April 22
Lobster and wagyu surf and turf is available courtside and in the Chairman Clubs during the first two Timberwolves playoff games.

On the Wolves' playoff menu: Surf and turf, Ann Kim's Korean ribs and Marc Heu's pastries

Team executive chef David Fhima ups the glitz and brings in top chefs for games 1 and 2.
Local
April 22
Park Point Beach in Duluth was named one of Travel and Leisure magazine's best beaches.

Minnesota beach makes Travel and Leisure's top beaches in the country list

It was cited for its "ocean locale" feel.
Local
April 22
The post office sits on Bridge Square which is a small green park with a fountain and park benches. The USPS has had the downtown Northfield post offi

Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.

Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
Stage & Arts
April 22
Candrice Jones' "Flex" is sports-powered coming-of-age story about a girls' high school basketball team in rural Arkansas.

Penumbra Theatre sets up to score with hoops dream play 'Flex'

Basketball drills meet acting chops at a moment when the zeitgeist is has gone wild for female athletic prowess.
Variety
April 22

Ask Amy: Wife braces for husband's adultery

His behavior reminds her of his earlier indiscretioins.
Books
April 22
photo of author Erik Larson

'Devil in the White City' author Erik Larson returns with 'The Demon of Unrest'

NONFICTION: He explores the years leading to the American Civil War and the shaky transfer of power from James Buchanan to Abraham Lincoln.
Variety
April 22
For 40 years, Art in Bloom has drawn thousands of visitors to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to witness floral works inspired by the museum's perman

Art in Bloom blossoms at Minneapolis Institute of Art

We break down the annual floral fundraising bonanza, now in its 40th year, by the numbers.
Minneapolis
April 22
A wooden bench built and placed by a group called Minneapolis Public Seating Authority is available on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis on Thursday.

Mpls. man behind mysterious wooden benches wants folks downtown to take a load off

In downtown Minneapolis, places to sit for a spell tend to be few and far between. A part-time woodworker decided to take matters into his own hands.
Books
April 22
Caitlin O'Neil, co-owner of Minneapolis romance bookstore Tropes & Trifles, restacks books. The shop is part of the Twin Cities Independent Bookstore

In book-loving Minnesota, Independent Bookstore Day lasts 5 days. Here's what indie shops recommend.

The event, which gathers thousands, celebrates local bookstores, community and, of course, books.
TV & Media
April 21
Hosts of "The Talk" posed for a photo for the premiere of the 14th season. The show is going off the air in December.

It's the end of the discussion for 'The Talk'

It has become CBS' least-watched daytime show.
Variety
April 21
CNET picks Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones as the best new noise-canceling headphones.

Bose and Sony make best over-ear headphones of 2024

Music
April 20
Country music star Tim McGraw pumps his fist while performing at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn on Saturday during his Standing Room Only Tour.

Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at the Xcel Center

His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well, sort of) and an impressive video wall.
Travel
April 20
Las Vegas' newest attraction, the Sphere shows an immersive film that can make you feel like you're soaring over picturesque landscapes.

9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The immersive Sphere arena, smoke-free options, millennial nostalgia and Minnesota-friendly spas are keeping Sin City fresh.

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