Eat & Drink
Critic's diary: A day of eating and drinking in Minneapolis' North Loop
Restaurant critic Jon Cheng takes us to some of his favorite places in the food-centric neighborhood.
Music
Minnesota Opera's COVID-delayed 'Edward Tulane' to make its world premiere
The opera, based on Kate DiCamillo's book "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane," has lessons for young and old about perseverance and empathy.
Movies
'Amsterdam' is a star-filled comedy that loses its way
Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington are in the latest puzzler from director David O. Russell.
Music
Review: Bjork's 10th studio album is a thorny but worthwhile look at mourning and motherhood
The new music is closer to contemporary chamber music than pop, rock or dance music.
Variety
Our Friday Best: Chris Stapleton, Bill Burr, 'Five Minutes of Heaven,' 'Dirty Dancing'
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
TV & Media
Neal Justin: 'Alaska Daily' comes as close to an authentic journalism drama as network TV can get
Hilary Swank is a disgraced scribe trying to make a comeback in this ABC series.
Music
Lizzo makes flutes a political hot topic, and 7 other highlights from her year since lockdown
As she returns to town to play Xcel Center, here's a recap of how her wildly evolving career continues to blow up.
Stage & Arts
Guthrie Theater lands a world premiere with 'Sally & Tom'
A contemporary couple wrestles with history in the play by Pulitzer Prize winning Suzan-Lori Parks.
Photos from the first dress rehearsal for 'Edward Tulane' at the Ordway
The first dress rehearsal for Minnesota Opera's 'Edward Tulane' was held Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in St. Paul. The opera will premiere on Saturday, October 8.
Music
Rage Against the Machine's thrice-postponed Minneapolis concerts are now canceled
Frontman Zack de la Rocha's leg injury forced the cancellations of all their 2023 shows.
Eat & Drink
Cheers as pioneering Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis celebrates 10 years
The Northeast brewery was the first in the state to include a taproom in its business plan, which helped lead the industry's transformation.
Music
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for Oct. 6-12 include Lizzo, Chris Stapleton, Joe Satriani and the Head and the Heart
Duluth
Duluth's Daniel Durant plays Bond, advances to next round of "Dancing with the Stars"
The "CODA" actor, described as "sexy" by judges, performed a rumba alongside partner Britt Stewart.
Local
Same-day driver's licenses available in Lakeville, Moorhead
A Driver and Vehicle Services pilot allows applicants to obtain driver's licenses and state ID cards onsite.
Home & Garden
Do birds feel grief?
The issue of birds having emotions has been controversial, but many say they do mourn the loss of a partner.
Variety
Yuen: How you and your porch pumpkins can outsmart a squirrel
Plot your anti-squirrel defense with six hacks from two Minnesota experts.
Music
Brandi Carlile's new sibling bandmates SistaStrings return to Minnesota on their own
Milwaukee musicians Monique and Chauntee Ross stop in at the Cedar Cultural Center this week between tour dates with Carlile and Allison Russell.
Variety
Need a new place to relax? The Twin Cities is getting a communal bath house
This is a place where you can have a traditional schvitz and a soak.
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