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Review: 'Dust Child,' by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
FICTION: In her second English-language novel, an acclaimed Vietnamese author gives voice to the forgotten children of war.
Trump, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey clash on Twitter
The president called the Minneapolis mayor a "lightweight." Frey fired back with a "yawn."
Target designer partnerships through the years
From Zac Posen to Missoni.
Chef Jamie Malone spearheads an appealing new direction at Eastside
The mastermind behind Grand Cafe has improved Eastside, the stylish, three-year-old downtown Minneapolis restaurant.
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Love looking at other Minnesotans' homes? We have a newsletter for you
Every Saturday, our new Floored newsletter will take you inside the state's most eye-catching homes.
How to launch a small-town Minnesota newspaper in the digital era
Jana Peterson, editor and co-owner, recently debuted Pine Knot News.
See what's new at Esker Grove, Tullibee and McKinney Roe
New chefs at these three Minneapolis restaurants are adding their own flavors to the menu.
Watch Jimmy Kimmel's 'I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy' prank
For the eighth year in a row, the late-night host shows viewers how to properly take candy from a baby.
Honorable mentions in Star Tribune's Halloween pet costume contest
These little guys almost made the final cut.
Gorgeous sweets are star attraction at Edwards Dessert Kitchen
Frozen foods giant Schwan's is going against type with a focus on elegant, intelligent desserts.
Balloon clouds, waterfalls and garlands are a hit on Instagram
Fueled by enviable Instagrammed party pics, arty arrangements are on the rise in the Twin Cities.
Saint Dinette team creates a bagel powerhouse at the new Meyvn in Minneapolis
The restaurant near Lyn-Lake offers up bagels, burgers and more.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular takes over Minnesota Zoo
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular lights up the Minnesota Zoo for the first time ever.
'Wild' residents take to Minneapolis streets
From foxes on Nicollet Island to wild turkeys in the backyard.
A look inside Kim Bartmann's Twin Cities restaurant empire
She's the owner of 10 different restaurants.
New North Loop restaurant Sweet Chow packed with Asian flavor
The Minneapolis spot is approachable and fast.
First-class travel accessories by Minnesota makers
The best bags and more.
Surly's annual Darkness Day outgrows old location, moves to Somerset Amphitheater
The brewery's popular concert-and-beer-release event expands to two days and a new home.
Colossal Cafe closing its Minneapolis location only a year after expanding
The brunch favorite says its two St. Paul outposts will remain open.
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Bon Appétit ranks Twin Cities' best Juicy Lucys, eating 9 burgers in 9 hours
The magazine produced a 17-minute video showcasing its Juicy Lucy eating extravaganza.
Peace Coffee opens third downtown Mpls. location
For coffee lovers in downtown Minneapolis, there were once very few options outside of Starbucks, Caribou and Dunn Brothers. That changed in recent years.
Watch Jimmy Fallon, Paul McCartney surprise Go 96.3's Dana Wessel in an elevator
A Twin Cities radio personality was on hand for the latest "Tonight Show" prank.
Vikings' Diggs names his favorite Twin Cities eating, shopping spots
The wide receiver showed Bleacher Report around town in a new video.
Rapper's goofy music video 'I'm From Minnesota' is a viral hit on Facebook
The rap video makes a case for "Duck, Duck, Gray Duck" and features a cameo by Justin Morneau.
N.Y. Times sends reporter to State Fair, discovers Minnesota's greatness
Our beloved Minnesota State Fair gets a glowing feature — and they didn't even make fun of us.
Spectacular Instagrams from the 2018 Minnesota State Fair
The best shots from our hashtag, #stribstatefair.
Where to eat breakfast at the Minnesota State Fair
These State Fair spots have great options.
Share your best State Fair photos to Instagram, get featured in Star Tribune
Before you eat that Pronto Pup, make sure to snap an Instagram.
Wing Young Huie's photos shine a light on the true Minnesota
Wing Young Huie builds community, through his lens and in real life.
Meet the paparazzi taking photos of party people on Lake Minnetonka
Minnetonka goes Hollywood as boaters smile for the Tonka Paparazzi's camera.
Go inside Flyte Tyme Studios, once the storied hit factory of Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
Flyte Tyme Studios — the hit factory of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis — will be razed for a housing complex.
Minnesotan is an expert at playing this ancient Chinese instrument
As a teen, Jarrelle Barton discovered an ancient Chinese instrument. Now it's the focus of his life.
The 1970s textile fad macramé is having a major moment
The craft that once filled homes with owls and plant hangers has a modern twist.
5 most-watched cat videos of all time will prepare you for St. Paul's feline film fest
Get ready for the Cat Video Festival at CHS Field tonight with these classic clips.
Go inside the new Bungalow Club, located in former Craftsman space
The restaurant serves up stunning pasta dishes, and a great salad.
Night of community-police partnerships draws big crowds
More than 2,000 block parties gathered around the Twin Cities, which have some of the highest attendance rates in the country.
Minnesotans taking a stab at the ax-throwing trend
See what it's like to participate in indoor ax throwing.
Take a tour of the Cafe Meow, Minneapolis' first cat cafe
In the cafe, cats relax on one side, while coffee is served on the other.
A look at the new additions to Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis's "Main Street" got a $50 million remake.
Rock on at this Twin Cities metal-loving church
The Minneapolis Metal Church makes a joyful — and loud — noise unto the Lord.
Tour a renovated brewery complex built in the 1860s
An collection of properties in Jordan are on the market.
Wineries near Rochester, Waconia make a name for themselves
Visit Minnesota's new 'wine country' with these two day trips.
Video of Minn. toddler playing fetch with dog over fence racks up 10M views
The internet is gushing over this adorable game of fetch that takes place through a fence.
Step back in time at the brand-new Bell Museum
The beloved museum has a new home on the St. Paul University of Minnesota campus, showcased in a $79 million building.
Jimmy Kimmel hams it up with Minnesotan who got her head stuck in tailpipe
Video of the incident went viral, with the 19-year-old dubbed "tailpipe girl" across the internet.
Fans pack State Theatre box office hoping to get 'Hamilton' tickets
Tickets to the mega-musical went on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday.
See what it's like to attend a car stereo contest
Forget muscle cars. In this decibel drag race, competitors empty their wallets to pack their beaters with speakers that blare windshield-cracking sound.
Two Minneapolis bars named to Esquire's 2018 'Best Bars in America' list
The acclaimed Marvel Bar gets a nod, as does the surprising Gyst Fermentation Bar.
Minnesota is home to 'America's coolest drinking city' says new WSJ magazine
Five bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul -- considered one city in the rankings -- get a spotlight in the gushing article.
Minnesota's North Shore is dotted with exhilarating stops
What are the top stops along Hwy. 61, from Duluth to the Canadian border? Our guide helps you make the most of your drive.
Explore the extravagant pastries of Rose Street Patisserie
John Kraus, the owner of the hit bakery Patisserie 46, continues his tradition of artfully-sculpted pastries in Linden Hills with Rose Street Patisserie.
Artistic director has made Children's Theatre one of the best in the world
See the plays Peter Brosius has led through the years at Children's Theatre.
The 'Elderberry Queen' makes sought-after syrup during flu season
During this brutal flu season, a growing number of people are turning to elderberry syrup as a natural remedy. But does it really work?
Floral designers flock to museum's Art in Bloom
An annual ritual at the Minneapolis Institute of Art begins with a lot of fingers crossed.
Chef Tim McKee's Octo Fishbar is a big catch
See the plates and drinks that are making diners swoon in Lowertown.
Forbes calls North Loop shop 'hottest retailer in America's hottest retailing city'
MartinPatrick3 has grown into a 17,000-square-foot store specializing in interior design and menswear.
Let it go: A dad's guide to Disney on Ice's 'Frozen' at Target Center
Disney on Ice brings the mega-hit musical to Target Center.
Barstool Sports reviews Minnesota's beloved pizza joints – trashing a few favorites
The guys behind this popular sports site are taste-testing Twin Cities pizza spots and posting them on YouTube.
Club Jäger reopens ahead of Super Bowl, months after David Duke controversy
The bar had been closed since employees learned its owner donated to the ex-KKK leader's failed Senate campaign.
Surly trolls entire state of Minnesota with hilarious Super Bowl primer
The popular Twin Cities brewery wrote an explainer for out-of-towners, but locals will have a laugh, too.
Justin Timberlake sightings: Pop star dines at Manny's and Octo Fishbar
The pop star was already in town this weekend eating at some of the Twin Cities' best restaurants.
Decades-old Arby's with iconic sign abruptly closes in Uptown Minneapolis
After years of holding its ground in a continually changing Uptown, this fast food outpost finally closed its doors.
Ike's pulls Super Bowl menu after firestorm over $36 guacamole
The downtown Minneapolis restaurant is catching internet heat for its high-priced Super Bowl menu.
Go inside a rural Iowa farmhouse that a Minnesotan picked up for free
A house flipper from Anoka answered a Craigslist ad for a free farmhouse.
See the dishes and design that makes Lynhall a casual-dining powerhouse
Innovative, flavor-conscious and surprisingly affordable, the stylish Lynhall in Minneapolis pushes all the right fast-casual buttons.
Kevin Hart shines spotlight on minority stand-up comics in Twin Cities
The comedian taped this weekend's episode of 'Hart in the City' at Baddies Comedy Co. in St. Paul.
Thursday's Vikings game blitzing some Minnesotans' Thanksgiving dinners
Are you planning your T-day plans around the big football game?
Chrissy Teigen wants to 'party' with Mpls. diners, hungers for a Jucy Lucy
The supermodel tweeted "Hi!" to Minneapolis, and Minnesotans responded with thousands of tips on where to eat.
Stunning photography captures the Dakota Access pipeline protest in new Minneapolis exhibit
The exhibit, "Lakota Resistance: The Bison, the Horse, and the River," opens Friday at Minneapolis Photo Center.
Minneapolis' famous First Avenue club can now be built with Legos
The nightclub teamed with a custom Lego maker on the mini-replica.
Louie Anderson, others join forces to help pay for Pepitos owner's lung transplant
With his restaurant up for sale and his health failing, Joe Minjares is getting some welcomed help from famous friends, including "MST3K's" Joel Hodgson.
In ranking of each state's favorite Halloween candy, we appear to be suckers
A new map shows the best-selling candy in each state, just in time for Halloween
Newly resurfaced 1936 video features a Mpls. 'fire cat' sliding down station poles
Watch this hilarious newsreel clip from 1936 featuring Mickey the Minneapolis Fire Cat.
Minnesota mom and autistic, nonverbal son win Jimmy Fallon's 'say mama' contest
The "Tonight Show" host found out that not all kids say "mama" the same way.
See our favorite reader-submitted cat photos
From cats on the hunt to cat cuddling, these are some of the best kitty pics from Star Tribune readers.
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