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
Dates are set for Minnesota Yacht Club music fest’s 2026 return to St. Paul
Another three-day run is planned July 17-19 for Harriet Island, but artist names and ticket sales are still months away.
July 31, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 31-Aug. 6 include Sierra Ferrell, the Marías, Pixies, Red Clay Strays, Glass Animals, Talib Kweli and Ghost.
July 30, 2025
New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'
One, in Shakopee, will host up to 19,000 people and is planned to open in 2026. The other will seat 8,000 near downtown Minneapolis in 2027.
July 29, 2025
Daryl Hall will replace Steve Miller at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand
Stepping in after Miller canceled his tour, the Hall & Oates hitmaker is touring solo amid a feud with his old bandmate.
July 29, 2025
Dessa loses South African choir planned for Midwest shows due to U.S. visa denials
Amid rising U.S.-South Africa tensions, the Twin Cities hip-hop star is “completely heartbroken” she cannot be joined by 29:11 at her August shows.
July 29, 2025
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
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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
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
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