Taste
Boutique ice creams go big time with Minnesota State Fair debut
Minnesota Dairy Lab and A to Z Creamery have joined forces with longtime fair vendors to reach creamy new heights.
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What to do Wednesday at the Minnesota State Fair
The best things to experience, hear and taste when checking out the great get-together.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Aug. 31-Sept. 6 include Jonas Brothers, Greta Van Fleet, Andy Summers, Duran Duran and Pearl Jam.
State Fair
Review: Brandi Carlile and Wynonna Judd make a joyful, emotional pair at the State Fair
They duetted on several Judds' songs and an encore of Cher's "Turn Back Time."
Books
Duluth's Maria Bamford reveals it all: The State Fair, suicide, comedy, sex and money
Review: Her memoir has hilarious jokes and compassionate insight into mental illness.
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What's the best small lake town? Travel + Leisure picked this Minnesota gem.
In the global travel magazine's first ranking of small towns, Grand Marais was cited for its charming lake-town feel.
Politics
Eminem sends cease-and-desist letter telling Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using 'Lose Yourself' in campaign
GOP presidential hopeful has been into rap for decades and performed under the handle Da Vek while a student at Harvard University.
Eat & Drink
St. Paul's modern Filipino restaurant Kalsada is closing, and more restaurant news
Other restaurant news: Chelas and St. Paul Agra Culture closing, Treats for the North Loop and more.
Books
Review: Trauma and abuse pile up in painful, meaningful novel 'Coleman Hill'
FICTION: Kim Coleman Foote draws on her family (note the title) in story of pain passed down through generations.
Movies
Review: When it comes to comedy, 'Bottoms' is tops
A contemporary "Heathers," its stars are two high schoolers who form a female fight club.
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Critics' picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
From monarch tagging to art exhibits, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
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What to do Tuesday at the Minnesota State Fair
The best things to taste, hear and experience when you head to the great get-together.
Stage & Arts
![An image of Sponge Bob by Laura Minnihan. Crop art at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 in Falcon Heights, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/MRMXZKMEGMPR4F6OAPIFWWGEIE.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
A visual art critic's take on top 10 crop artworks at the Minnesota State Fair
More than 400 pieces of crop art are in the show.
Music
6 reasons Pearl Jam's fan base is still very alive for two-night stand in St. Paul
Twin Cities author Steven Hyden helps explain the band's evolution from trendy hitmakers to a Dead-like live act.
Music
![Zach Bryan performs Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/LEUVJMB5Z32SQT7CKLVX7ZM5V4.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Fast-rising country singer Zach Bryan coming to U.S. Bank Stadium in 2024
The Oklahoman jumped from the U.S. Navy to packed Surly and Target Center shows over the past two years.
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