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Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
Stage & Arts
A Twyla Tharp world premiere is part of Northrop's 2024-25 dance season
Ragamala's riff on an Indian epic and a boxing-inspired work from Shamel Pitt are also on the upcoming roster.
Eat & Drink
Ramen Shoten at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis is closing
But the popular food hall space won't be empty for long as Vegas chef Louross Edralin brings in Staff Meeting.
Local
'He was about community': Scores memorialize north Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell
Sammy McDowell, whose namesake eatery served as a hub for racial justice activists, died Sunday.
Taste
3 hearty salads to kick off salad season
It's time to bring on lighter, brighter flavors and let the heavier foods hibernate.
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Ask Amy: Late mom's behavior still an issue
Five years after mother's death, sister-in-law clings to bad feelings.
TV & Media
TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom
The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
Books
Who are the 'Real Americans' when the wealthy are treated like superheroes?
FICTION: Rachel Khong's novel, which dips into science fiction, explores the consequences of inequity.
Eat & Drink
Review: New North Loop spot Dario a spectacle for talent, pasta and Instagram
Review: The restaurant has room for opportunity to grow into a premier destination in the North Loop.
Books
Pulitzer Prize-winning Minneapolis author Louise Erdrich announces new book
"The Mighty Red," her first novel since 2021′s "The Sentence," is set in a North Dakota town on the Red River.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 25-May 1 include Nicki Minaj, Sierra Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Cornbread Harris, Alejandro Escovedo and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
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Tickets go on sale this week for Bill Nye, Dylan Gossett, Mother Mother, Anne Wilson and Marcia Ball
Other shows include Giggly Squad Live, Urban Classic, Jeff Arcuri, Mason Jennings and Creed Fisher.
Local
73 years later, St. Peter man finally getting Purple Heart
Earl "Sonny" Meyer's family and attorney have been battling bureaucracy for years to recognize his Korean War injury.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival
Sundance organizers have said they're open to moving away from Utah in 2027. Minneapolis wants to try to nab the star-studded festival.
Business
Icehouse on Eat Street in Mpls. facing eviction for unpaid rent
Chicago-based Northpond Partners is suing for more than $85,000 in unpaid rent.
Local
Medcalf: Exonerated of murder, author will speak at our Minneapolis book club about 'life and freedom'
Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row for a murder he didn't commit: "The only way I knew that I could get my joy back is that I had to forgive them."
Celebrities
Video shows Alec Baldwin smacking phone away from woman demanding he say 'Free Palestine'
A protester confronted the actor at a New York City coffee shop.
Stage & Arts
Review: Artistry's 'Sound of Music' continues buoyant comeback for Bloomington playhouse
In his directorial debut, Max Wojtanowicz finds balance in the staging and physical comedy of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
Variety
Event will celebrate 20 years of Home of the Month contest and offer peek at top residential projects
An upcoming event will offer a peek inside top residential designs and a chance to ask architects and homeowners questions.
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Some of comedy's biggest names converge on the Twin Cities this weekend
National headliners will hit theaters, clubs and casinos throughout the metro area.
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