Chris Riemenschneider
Critic / Reporter
Local MusicRiemenschneider has also written for Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News and Billboard and won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Society for Features Journalism and Society of American Travel Writers.
Latest from Chris Riemenschneider
Minnesota State Fair finally announces its last 2025 grandstand concert headliner
Nelly of “Hot in Herre” fame will be joined by Ja Rule and the Ying Yang Twins for another nostalgic hip-hop show.
July 15, 2025
![Nelly performed Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Nelly performed Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/IEAKTUMQOYO6ZL2DJDQ3S4SQZQ.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Everything to know for Minnesota Yacht Club 2025, with tips from last year’s attendees
What to know about the different ticket tiers, seating options, transportation and new alterations as the rock fest returns to St. Paul this weekend.
July 15, 2025
St. Paul rallied to make Minnesota Yacht Club music fest its most rocking summer event
Tested by flooding last summer, city representatives welcome a third day and added buzz for the second annual rock festival.
July 15, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 10-16 include Turnpike Troubadours, Trombone Shorty, Built to Spill, Lake Street Dive and Miranda Lambert.
July 9, 2025
Where bike trails and breweries meet: The 13 best Twin Cities area beer hubs for bicyclists
The metro area is known for both bike trails and breweries, and here are our favorite pairings, from Luce Line and Back Channel out west to Pryes and Utepils in town.
July 5, 2025
Surprise EP hints at Minnesota punk legends Hüsker Dü’s 40th anniversary live set
Tunes recorded at First Avenue are the first in a collection of 1985 concert tapes unearthed by Chicago reissue label Numero.
July 2, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 3-9 include Teddy Swims, Trampled by Turtles, Obi Original, Al Jardine, and Taste of Minnesota with Joan Jett and Ludacris.
July 2, 2025
Credit cardholders earn exclusive access to cool concerts designed for a select few
Last week’s Killers performance for Wells Fargo at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre was an intimate show for about 2,500 fans.
June 30, 2025
Where bike trails and breweries meet: The 13 best Twin Cities area beer hubs for bicyclists
The metro area is known for both bike trails and breweries, and here are our favorite pairings, from Luce Line and Back Channel out west to Pryes and Utepils in town.
July 5, 2025
Surprise EP hints at Minnesota punk legends Hüsker Dü’s 40th anniversary live set
Tunes recorded at First Avenue are the first in a collection of 1985 concert tapes unearthed by Chicago reissue label Numero.
July 2, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 3-9 include Teddy Swims, Trampled by Turtles, Obi Original, Al Jardine, and Taste of Minnesota with Joan Jett and Ludacris.
July 2, 2025
Credit cardholders earn exclusive access to cool concerts designed for a select few
Last week’s Killers performance for Wells Fargo at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre was an intimate show for about 2,500 fans.
June 30, 2025