Eat & Drink
Where to eat in Minneapolis during the U.S. Olympic gymnastic trials
Events will criss-cross downtown, where there are plenty of good places to eat.
TV & Media
In new TikTok series, Caribou Coffee and comic Hannah Berner help Minnesotans find love
"Dream Date: A Sip at Love," which features 12 Minnesota singles, debuts this week.
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Review: 'Janet Planet' a quiet, powerful transporting story of mother-daughter bond
Julianne Nicholson and Zoe Ziegler star in this moving film about the ties that bind.
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Ask Amy: Reader reflects on Amy's advice
The answer she offered worked out well.
Home & Garden
Add this winning perennial plant for color and fragrance
Lengthy-season bloomer Jeana garden phlox is named after the woman who discovered the lavender-pink petaled flowers near Nashville.
Books
J. Courtney Sullivan's new novel is set in a house on 'The Cliffs,' where tales of prior residents linger
FICTION: The latest from the writer of best-selling "Friends and Strangers" finds a woman grappling with the past in a home in Maine.
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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in the Twin Cities
Early or late, north or south, there's a fireworks show for you somewhere in the Twin Cities.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 27-July 3 include Adrianne Lenker, Ben Platt, Little Feat, Blue Ox Festival, the Church and Afghan Whigs.
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Tickets go on sale this week for the Front Bottoms, Jon Pardi and the Empty Pockets.
Other shows include Stephen Wilson Jr., the New Standards, Shaboozey and Tycho.
Stage & Arts
Review: Latino update of 'Romeo and Juliet' in Minneapolis thrills as 'Rent'-like musical
The collaboration between the Bach Society and Teatro del Pueblo feels vital as it resets the Bard's work in a Mexican border town.
Music
Another country singer takes the Minnesota State Fair's final grandstand slot for 2024
Jon Pardi will hit the fair's big stage Aug. 28 fresh off playing the Winstock festival two weekends ago.
Books
'Long Bright River' novelist Liz Moore returns with 'fun to read' 'God of the Woods'
FICTION: Her atmospheric novel, featuring a missing persons investigation and family drama, will linger in your mind.
Books
Two sisters, a 'Bear' and a sort-of love story like none you've ever read
FICTION: The best-selling author of "Disappearing Earth" returns with a contemporary novel inspired by "Snow-White and Rose-Red."
Stage & Arts
Guthrie summer musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' leans into its B-movie roots
It's a popular show across U.S. stages. But director Marcia Milgrom Dodge promises Minneapolis a definitive production of the cult musical that teases out its deeper themes.
Music
Out of the Box Opera stages Puccini's 'Suor Angelica' at the Basilica of St. Mary
The audience, cast and musicians will move throughout the Minneapolis basilica as part of the immersive production.
Eat & Drink
Forepaugh's in St. Paul will return this summer — with a Tim McKee menu
Plus: Lake Street's landmark cocktail room returns, Khue's Kitchen lands a permanent address and more food news.
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Critics' picks: The 12 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
Chickens strut their stuff in competition and live music takes over parks and festivals.
Music
Prince to receive posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late "Baby, I'm a Star" singer will be part of the 2025 class.
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Vote here for your song of the summer
Can anyone top Sabrina Carpenter's infectious hit "Espresso" or the bro-mance of Post Malone and Morgan Wallen in "I Had Some Help"? Make your pick.
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