Kids deserve the freedom to roam. It's on us as parents to grant them a childhood that prioritizes independence and free play.

Yuen: Parents, let's make a pact to get our kids off their screens and back to real-life play

I wanted to give my kids a taste of my '80s free-range childhood. Here's how it went.
Ryan Met, Jack Met and Adam Met of AJR perform Wednesday.
Music

Review: Sibling pop band AJR put on a fun show in St. Paul, but not a good concert

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The feel-good trio of "Bang!" fame drew more than 12,000 fans to Xcel Center for their first local arena-headlining gig.
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Taste

Your fridge is a place where fresh food goes to die. That doesn't have to happen.

April 17
Can't see the contents of your own fridge? It's not your fault (well, not entirely). Here are some quick hacks to reduce wasted food in your kitchen.
The Coen Brothers on the set of "A Serious Man"
Movies

Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look

April 16
Roger Deakins, the man most responsible for the visuals of many Coen brothers movies, will be at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
Bryan Sternberg, a 43-year-old physician assistant from Eagan, wore a yeti costume for the open audition for "Survivor."  "I'm trying to stand out," h
Don't Miss

This Star Tribune reporter didn't even survive the audition for 'Survivor'

April 16
After a few hours in line at the Minneapolis Convention Center, he bailed. But hundreds of others who stuck it out never got to audition for the reality TV show.
Katie Crutchfield returns to play the Palace Theatre on Friday touting her new Waxahatchee album, "Tiger's Blood."
Music

The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

April 17
Highlights for April 18-24 include Kane Brown, Waxahatchee, Royel Otis, Tim McGraw and Leslie Odom Jr.
Vegan "Gefilte" Cakes from "Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine," by Micah Siva
Taste

Change up your Passover routine with these meatless recipes

April 17
Explore two new cookbooks for the holiday: one looks at traditions, the other offers a new spin on Jewish cuisine.
Variety

University of Minnesota bug experts say we should be eating insects

April 17
Find out why we should opt for six-legged snacks at the "Minnsect Show" this weekend.
TV & Media

TV review: 'Jane' is the best heroine for families prepping for Earth Day

April 17
The Apple TV+ series continues to shine in its second season.

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