Chris Riemenschneider
Critic / Reporter
Local MusicRiemenschneider has also written for Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News and Billboard and won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Society for Features Journalism and Society of American Travel Writers.
Latest from Chris Riemenschneider
Why are so many Minnesota breweries closing? Here’s a six-pack of reasons.
From tariffs to THC, the local craft beer scene is facing challenges.
July 24, 2025
6 standout Ozzy Osbourne moments from 50 years of Twin Cities concerts
Local fans help us look back on the Black Sabbath singer’s many visits to Minnesota, following his death at age 76.
July 23, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 24-30 include Palmfest at Palmer’s, the Lumineers, Macy Gray and release parties by the Honeydogs and Nur-D.
July 23, 2025
Prince’s ‘Sign o’ the Times’ concert movie is getting an IMAX rerelease
The 1987 film has been remastered and will hit big screens again on Aug. 28, including three Twin Cities theaters.
July 22, 2025
Another reputable Twin Cities brewery is closing soon
Wild Mind Ales in south Minneapolis joins the growing list of closures as brewers struggle with rising costs and shrinking sales.
July 22, 2025
5 takeaways as Minnesota Yacht Club fest cruises away with Green Day
Women, local artists and Sunday’s big finish proved this is the music fest the Twin Cities needed.
July 21, 2025
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The best and worst from Day 2 of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival — plus highlights for Day 3
Fall Out Boy’s fiery set fizzled in the end, but hometown rockers Motion City Soundtrack and Cory Wong shined with guest stars on a bright, fun day.
July 20, 2025
The best and worst from Minnesota Yacht Club Day 1 — plus highlights for Day 2
Friday featured a truncated Hozier, weird food/drink prices and female dominance. Saturday will have headliner Fall Out Boy and Motion City Soundtrack, without Justin Pierre.
July 19, 2025
Steve Miller Band cancels State Fair gig and entire tour because of extreme weather
“Blame it on the weather,” the rock veteran said in his announcement, believed to be an industry first.
July 17, 2025
Robert Plant covered another song by his favorite Minnesota band as a new single
The Led Zeppelin frontman released a version of Low’s “Everybody’s Song” to announce a new album, band and tour.
July 17, 2025
Is the 2025 Minnesota State Fair grandstand concert lineup subpar?
Even the rappers are old in this year’s nostalgia-ridden series, but ticket sales are steady, and many boxes were checked.
July 16, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 17-23 include Minnesota Yacht Club, Patti Austin, Warren Zeiders, Xina and Big Star Quintet.
July 16, 2025
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