Stage & Arts
'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC
Peter Brosius readies his swan, er, swamp song, after 27 years as the artistic director with the musical that went from Minneapolis to Broadway in 2003.
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Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show
The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
Music
Meet the man setting a new standard for cool vibraphone music in Minnesota
Steve Roehm pipes up to discuss a new album by his lesser-known group, the Neighborhood Quartet.
Music
Review: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' needed an editor
Despite high points, the 31-song double album is verbose, suffering from sonic sameness.
Stage & Arts
Korean art at Minneapolis Institute of Art spans issues of gentrification, memory, identity
This is the first exhibition of contemporary Korean art in the United States in 15 years.
Stage & Arts
Italy halts loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art following dispute over 'Doryphoros' sculpture
In 2022, the Italian court demanded Mia return the ancient sculpture. Mia did not comply.
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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.
Variety
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.
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