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Dancing toward autonomy: 5 takeaways from SAATH’s ‘2 Suitcases’

Stories of domestic abuse are told through song, dance, words and lots of Bollywood flair.

Critics’ picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
July 8, 2025
Sinkane performs Wednesday (July 9, 2025) as part of Summer at the Cedar in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Orchestra violist, 64, who died during a race, honored with music at a memorial

Ken Freed, who had performed with the group for 27 years, collapsed during a triathlon at White Bear Lake.
July 7, 2025

Minnesota's favorite places, recast in Lego

Adult Fan of Lego Jeff Esler has faithfully recreated renowned Minnesota locations like Matt’s Bar and Split Rock Lighthouse.
July 7, 2025

From Bemidji to Broadway: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ actor savors ‘accidental’ career

Janet Dickinson, whose family owns a real estate business in the Minnesota city, is the standby for the lead in the national tour.
July 7, 2025

History Theatre announces an abrupt leadership change

Artistic director Richard D. Thompson, who steered diverse stories at the St. Paul playhouse, has left.
July 3, 2025

How hard is it to sing the national anthem? Minnesota singers share tips.

Performers including Laura Osnes and Cornbread Harris share their styles for “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
July 3, 2025

Minneapolis Institute of Art will host a crop art exhibition after the State Fair wraps

The show features winners of Mia’s two new crop art awards and eight additional notable works.
July 1, 2025

Critics’ picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
July 1, 2025

Acclaimed Minnesota Hmong American artist gets Wisconsin retrospective

Pao Houa Her's work will be displayed in 10 locations in Sheboygan.
July 1, 2025

Review: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic stays weird for Treasure Island Casino show

The 65-year-old entertainer grooved along to classic parody hits for nearly 14,000 fans.
AuthoredNeal Justin
June 29, 2025
Weird Al Yankovic performing his song The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota early in his set Tuesday night at the Grandstand. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Weird Al Yankovic and his No Strings Attached Tour stopped at the Grandstand Tuesday night, August 27, 2019 at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights.

Review: Sizzling and jaw-dropping ‘Cabaret’ is one of the Guthrie’s best productions in years

Joseph Haj’s production remains set in Weimar Germany but speaks deeply to today.
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