East Metro
St. Paul man sentenced for role in stealing valuable purebred dog off porch of Maplewood home
Pablo has yet to be located seven months after being taken, his owner said.
TV & Media
TV review: 'Such Brave Girls' may be the raunchiest show of the year
The Hulu series marks the arrival of a major new comedy voice.
TV & Media
Minnesota 'Golden Bachelor' finalist Leslie Fhima is looking for someone 'to be still with'
After a brutal breakup on the reality TV show, Fhima shares what she's learned and whether she's in talks to become "The Golden Bachelorette."
Music
Mayte Garcia talks about her charity donations Sunday in Minneapolis and the Prince estate
As she comes to give away $100,000 from her Live 4 Love Charities, she wonders why Paisley Park has never asked her to conduct tours.
Rochester
Man on run is charged with stealing 5 pricey French bulldogs from Cannon Falls home, demanding ransom
The dogs, Platinum French bulldogs known as "Fluffies," are valued at $15,000 each, the criminal complaint read.
Eat & Drink
10 holiday beers that will bring holiday cheer
From hints of cinnamon and spice to over-the-top sugar cookie flavors, holiday beers are making a comeback across the globe.
Eat & Drink
Minnetonka bakery saves Thirsty Whale days after sudden closure
Thirsty Whale will return with all its original recipes and baker under Yo Yo Donuts ownership.
Books
'Flores and Miss Paula' are a mother and daughter who try to connect in 'dishy' novel
FICTION: In contemporary Brooklyn, loss binds a mother and daughter but secrets keep them apart.
Recipes
5 soup recipes are a warmup to the holidays
In the busyness of the season, a bowl of soup can provide comfort and joy. From a family-favorite black bean soup to a new take on beef barley, here are five to add to your winter repertoire.
Eat & Drink
Inside Demi alum's new south Minneapolis restaurant Bûcheron
An exclusive look at the elegant neighborhood restaurant from hospitality veterans Adam Ritter and Jeanie Janas Ritter, which blends French-American cuisine with Minnesota sensibility.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for Dec. 14-20 include Nelly, Robert Glasper, Kristin Chenoweth and the Jayhawks.
Local
Hmong American activist, comedian from Twin Cities killed in Colombia
Tou Ger Xiong was killed while on a trip to Medellín after kidnappers demanded $2,000 in ransom from his family.
Taste
John Rimarcik, restaurateur who shaped Twin Cities dining and the North Loop for 60 years, dies at 84
At his urging, the Rimarcik family will reopen the Convention Grill for takeout on a limited basis.
Music
Minneapolis' Armory criticized for taking 25% of bands' sales of merchandise
Saturday's headliner Falling in Reverse criticized the venue over the practice, common in the concert industry.
Variety
Share your most surprising and meaningful Christmas Eve traditions
Fondue? Oyster stew? Midnight mass? Family ski? For a story, Star Tribune reporter Erica Pearson is collecting Minnesota Christmas Eve traditions. Share yours.
Taste
The Twin Cities has a new taproom — for pop
Craft soda maker Northern Soda opens an N/A bar serving soft drinks on tap.
Eat & Drink
Slurp noodles are back at Union Hmong Kitchen, and more restaurant news
Plus: New seafood restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, Bebe Zito in the suburbs and new chef alert.
Movies
Review: Timothée Chalamet is ideal in excellent, crowd-pleasing 'Wonka'
From the director of the "Paddington" movies comes the origins story of a chocolate icon.
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