Music
September 6, 2022
Tyler Hubbard performed Wednesday with Florida Georgia Line at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand.

Newly solo Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line to join Keith Urban in St. Paul on Nov. 5

The country singer is wasting no time launching a solo career after calling last week's Minnesota State Fair show the last for FGL.
Home & Garden
September 6, 2022
The modern rustic double suet feeder from Wild Birds Unlimited. MUST CREDIT: Photo courtesy of Wild Birds Unlimited.

Experts share their favorite backyard feeders

A basic tube feeder is a popular choice for budding birders.
Home & Garden
September 6, 2022
Even feisty hummingbirds can be chased away from feeders. Photo by Jim Williams

In nectar wars, orioles can outmatch feisty hummingbirds

Orioles sometimes bully hummingbirds to drive them away from sugar water feeders.
Minneapolis
September 6, 2022
A mural on Mercado Central location at 1515 E. Lake St. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minn.

The murals of Lake Street deter graffiti and celebrate culture

Dozens of murals along East Lake Street have popped up over the past few years as business owners try to fight vandalism with art.
Home & Garden
September 6, 2022
Remodeled 1937 Cape Cod 'cottage' in St. Louis Park lists for $599,000

Remodeled 1937 Cape Cod 'cottage' in St. Louis Park lists for $599,000

Homeowners hired an architect to reconfigure the home; improvements include an open kitchen with a "Ferrari red" stove.
Stage & Arts
September 6, 2022
Economic anxieties and fraying bonds put a family at odds in “The Humans.” A touring production stopped by the Twin Cities in 2018 but the cast ha

In 'The Humans,' a Thanksgiving dinner is slathered in affection with a side of bitters

Park Square's new season kicks off with a fresh perspective of the Tony-winning "Humans."
Variety
September 6, 2022
Eddie Swartzentruber remembers the clothes he wore the night he snuck out of his house and no longer was Amish.

What's it like to be Amish? Minnesota man answers all on TikTok

Eddie Swartzentruber ran away from his settlement in Harmony, Minn., as a teen.
Local
September 5, 2022
Howard Mohr

Howard Mohr, author of 'How to Talk Minnesotan,' dies at 83

The book was considered an essential look at what makes Minnesotans Minnesotan.
Books
September 5, 2022

Review: 'Animal Joy,' by Nuar Alsadir

NONFICTION: Nuar Alsadir explores how all types of outburst can act as conduits to our animal nature, that vibrant essence unconstrained by social code.
Variety
September 5, 2022

Ask Amy: Pain from bullying lingers with mother

State Fair
September 4, 2022
Gary Turnquist watched as his great-granddaughter Kaia, 5, worked on a seed art of her own after viewing his prize-winning entry of Jesus Christ in th

Lindstrom man wanted crop art honoring 'The Shining.' Then his family showed up.

The Lindstrom artist's work may have planted a seed in the next generation.
Variety
September 4, 2022
The speed limit on Hwy. 100 south of I-394 was raised from 55 mph to 60 mph in October 2020.

Will the speed limit on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis rise to 60 mph?

A short section of Hwy. 55 near downtown Minneapolis will close for six weeks starting Tuesday.
September 4, 2022

How Minnesota arts can connect with audiences in a post-pandemic, George Floyd world

Variety
September 4, 2022
Meta Herrick Carlson read passages from her book “Ordinary Blessings for Parents: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Family Life” at Moon Palace

First day of school? Dad bod? Unsolicited advice? Twin Cities pastor has a blessing for that

Meta Herrick Carlson's book "Ordinary Blessings for Parents" has a verse for nearly every parental moment.
Variety
September 4, 2022
September 5, 1923: President Calvin Coolidge sat at his desk about a year after his appearance at the Minnesota State Fair.

Lileks: Fair left its mark on Calvin Coolidge

Flashback to the State Fair of 1922.
State Fair
September 3, 2022
Diana Ross in the last of five fabulous outfits in her Grandstand show at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Review: Diana Ross was fabulous and fun after a 56-year absence from Minnesota State Fair

The Motown goddess was grateful, playful and happy to be on tour with a new album.
September 3, 2022
The Viking Mississippi, a new Mississippi River cruise, parked on Saturday, Sept. 3, in downtown St. Paul to pick up passengers for its debut eight-da

Cruise ship departing from St. Paul stirs river dreams

Dozens lined the Mississippi River on Saturday to look at the cruise ship, hoping it's an early sign of growing investment in river tourism.
September 2, 2022
Zac Brown Band rocks the Minnesota State Fair

Review: Was Zac Brown Band worth $194? A subjective analysis of State Fair's most expensive ticket

In its grandstand debut, the popular country hitmakers delighted a sell-out crowd of 13,185.
September 2, 2022

Remodeled 1937 Cape Cod 'cottage' in St. Louis Park lists for $599,000

Variety
September 2, 2022
Mary Lucia landed a new gig at Dispatch.

Former Current DJ Mary Lucia has a new gig, and it's not in radio

The former DJ has already started writing for a local arts-and-entertainment newsletter.

Variety

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