Local
Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture
Asia Village at Northtown Mall will open in 2025.
Duluth
Historic $7.8M jury award in death of Minnesotan struck by driver who was high from huffing aerosol
An attorney for the manufacturer said her client intends to appeal.
Home & Garden
Designer tips for adding interest to your walls
From wall stickers to murals, latest trends make all the difference in personalizing your home.
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Minneapolis may lose one of its skyscrapers. Should we mourn or rejoice?
Losing a tower wouldn't necessarily be bad for the city — unless it's replaced by a parking lot.
Eat & Drink
Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries
The pastries at Chez Annalise in Minneapolis are available with and without CBD.
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Streetscapes
Star Tribune writers showcase Minnesota architecture.
Things To Do
Where to celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) in Minneapolis and St. Paul
From stormtrooping for charity to block parties, break up the monotony of this gloomy spring with Star Wars events across the Twin Cities.
TV & Media
Neal Justin: 'Hacks' is TV's best buddy sitcom
The Emmy-winning series returns after a nearly two-year break.
Home & Garden
Take the group birding challenge: Find a Female Bird Day
How many female birds can you find in a day? Can you tell males from female birds? Some are easy, some are tricky, some are nearly impossible.
Home & Garden
2024 winning flowers for your garden and containers
These plants wowed judges at the All-American Selections awards.
Music
Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
"Sleep like the Kid himself," reads the property listing, which names bandmates Wendy and Lisa as the hosts.
Music
Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
His goal is not to create Prince fans but to help students understand why the Purple One matters.
Music
Review: Single from Normani's debut album is decent if unremarkable slow jam
Johnny Cash, Pearl Jam and Teddy Swims deliver more remarkable songs.
Stage & Arts
Walker Art Center debuts major exhibition by 1980s art star Keith Haring
Former Walker curator Adam Weinberg brought Haring to Minneapolis for a residency in 1984.
Nation
No need to fear menopause hormone drugs, finds major women's health study
The Women's Health Initiative scared women and doctors away from menopause hormone therapy over 20 years ago. A follow-up found fears were largely overblown.
Variety
Review: Anne Hathaway is radiant in the coming-of-middle-age 'The Idea of You'
The chemistry between her art gallery owner and Nicholas Galitzine's hunky boy bander sizzles.
Music
Minnesota pop-rockers Hippo Campus return with new single and record label ahead of big gig
The Twin Cities quartet will headline Red Rocks again next week before summer festival dates.
Local
Two Minneapolis police officers earn Medal of Valor for daring water rescue of 4-year-old boy
A third officer earned a Lifesaving Award for his role in the emergency response last November.
Eat & Drink
Lyn-Lake bar Fool Me Once abruptly closes after less than a year
Staffers say the closing of the Minneapolis bar was without notice.
Variety
Review: 'The Fall Guy' gets a lift from the charisma and humor of Ryan Gosling
No Kensplaining necessary. Gosling and Emily Blunt's rom-com/adventure is a crowd-pleaser.
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