Movies
Review: Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons plunge into an empty satirical pool in 'Kinds of Kindness'
Willem Dafoe also stars in the triptych fable, with the three leads playing different roles in each segment.
Music
6 cool things in music this week, including Los Lobos, Jamecia Bennett and Trip Shakespeare documentary
Shoutouts, too, to the Waco Brothers and the new book about tormented drummer Jim Gordon.
Taste
There's a new waffle in Minneapolis: Darling now open in former Birchwood Cafe
The familiar Minneapolis venue gets new life as a breakfast-and-lunch spot, with dinner and drinks coming soon.
Music
Scene Maker Q+A: KMOJ DJ Walter 'Q Bear' Banks talks about his pal Prince and George Floyd aftermath
The radio veteran will be inducted this year into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Taste
How to capture a Minnesota summer in a cocktail
Two cocktail books with Twin Cities ties offer summer drink ideas and recipes.
TV & Media
TV review: 'The Bear' dishes out more love to restaurants in Season Three
New episodes of the Emmy-winning series are now streaming on Hulu.
Variety
'How Long Gone' podcast is bringing bicoastal elite energy to the Turf Club
The Twin Cities live show is the first time the popular podcast has stopped in Minnesota.
Home & Garden
Bird nests are as varied as the species that nest here
From tightly woven masterpieces to casually plopped arrays, different species follow their own blueprints.
Variety
Yuen: A century-old dictionary on display at Magers & Quinn can answer questions you didn't know you had
You can still learn quite a lot from books, especially this elderly, 25-pound tome.
Books
'City on Fire' author wobbles with ambitious second novel, 'The Second Coming'
FICTION: Gifted Garth Risk Hallberg's new book is an uneven epic.
North Metro
Blaine to debut new band shell during weekend Blaine Festival
The annual event at Aquatore Park features musical performances, a carnival, car show and other activities.
TV & Media
KARE anchor Jason Hackett wanted to come out on air. Minnesota felt like the right place to do it.
In a viral moment, the morning anchor told "Sunrise" viewers he was gay: "I just wanted to be my authentic self."
Music
What are the best Minnesota albums of the year so far?
Our music critic picks his top 10 local releases halfway through 2024, including Humbird, Shackletons and Riotgrrrldarko.
Music
Dance the night (and day) away with new EDM fest at Allianz Field this weekend
Kaskade and Illenium headline the inaugural Breakaway Festival in St. Paul.
Variety
Review: Gracie Abrams gets romantic advice from Taylor Swift on 'Us'
Peso Pluma teams with Cardi B and Rakim re-emerges.
Variety
The secret cult following of Top the Tater, Minnesota's quirkiest condiment
Fans smuggle it in suitcases and slather it on sloppy joes. Yet their friends have never heard of it.
Business
Ann Kim steps up opposition to union at Uptown restaurant
The James Beard Award-winning chef has said she does not believe her workers at Korean-American restaurant Kim's in Minneapolis need to unionize.
Music
Purple problems: What was right and what was wrong with Prince Celebration 2024
Fans loved the musical preview and songs from the vault but were frustrated by the disorganization.
Music
Hey ya! The flute tour you've been waiting for is coming to Minneapolis in October
Hip-hop legend André 3000 of OutKast fame will bring his New Blue Sun Live tour to Northrop auditorium Oct. 19.
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