Business
Former Sun Country employee's suit alleges humiliation, retaliation for pumping breast milk at work
The customer service agent said her treatment forced her to resign within months of her hiring.
Eat & Drink
6 Twin Cities area restaurant openings, closings and events
Plus: Brewery inside Keg & Case is closing, a new restaurant in Hopkins and more restaurant news.
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'Friends' coffee shop Central Perk will honor Matthew Perry as first permanent store opens in Boston
The new store will pay tribute to Perry and his best-known TV character, Chandler Bing, by handing out coffee sleeves with the Chandler quote, "Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?"
Stage & Arts
Review: CTC's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' steals hearts with TV-esque staging
Director Peter Brosius achieves longheld dreams with his farewell production of the holiday classic.
Local
Minnesota rabbis and imams help communities cope with fallout from the Israel-Gaza war
Local faith leaders are inundated with pleas from members who feel afraid, confused and angry.
Music
Minnesota Sinfonia will shut down in 2025 after 36 years
The group is known for its music-in-schools programs in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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9 free things to do in the Twin Cities area this week
From Hmong New Year to an artisan market, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
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8 best holiday shows this season in the Twin Cities area
Looking for holiday entertainment? Check out these yuletide performances, events and exhibits.
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Critics' picks: The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Books
Barbra Streisand's 900-page memoir offers family drama, career analysis and score-settling
NONFICTION: The 3-pound book is a must-read for fans.
Music
Review: Pianist Richard Goode dazzles with virtuosic precision in Chopin Society concert
Goode's performance of Beethoven's "Diabelli Variations" was the highlight of an overall outstanding evening of music.
Movies
'How Did This Get Made?' podcast pays tribute to its favorite Minnesota movie: 'Drop Dead Fred'
Comedian Paul Scheer made a surprise visit to the shooting location of the Phoebe Cates film.
Music
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd to double down at Treasure Island Amphitheater next August
Both of the Southern rock bands are flying on despite losing key members in recent years.
Books
Will they or won't they? 'Wake-Up Call' is a romcom so, yeah, they will
FICTION: It may be formulaic but Beth O'Leary's latest is fun, funny and sexy.
Books
On Val McDermid's thriller 'Past Lying' and the benefits of diving in, mid-series
FICTION: It's set in Edinburgh, and the crime writer is writing about the death of a crime writer.
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Her name is Emma, and she hates IPAs. So why does she review them on TikTok?
This Shoreview woman has 26,000 followers for hating on IPA beer — in a very funny way.
Music
Peter Jesperson chronicles 50 years in music, from the Replacements to Kris Kristofferson
The Minnetonka native's new memoir chronicles how a super fan becomes a label cofounder and manager of a beloved band.
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Yuen: The Taylor Swift reporting gig went to a man. Here's why it stings.
Swift is a feminist icon, but it's a man who gets to make a living writing about her influence.
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