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The best in stand-up comedy includes everyone from veterans like Katt Williams and Nate Bargatze to hot newcomers.

The acclaimed chef and restaurateur has experienced what a friend calls a "horrible year" after public backlash to her position on unionizing.

Laufey, Lainey Wilson and Samara Joy will be performing in the Twin Cities.

Nostalgia, strong talent and adaptations from popular movies are also on the roster.

"Purple Rain," "My Fair Lady," "Marisol" and "It's Only a Play" are some of the season's theatrical highlights.

We found new French pastries in Apple Valley, dined al fresco on Nicollet Mall, revisited a television-famous restaurant and more.

Lavina Jadhwani, a "Shakespeare nerd," streamlined the Dickens classic.

We previewed the new foods and vendors at U.S. Bank Stadium for 2025 and picked our favorite dishes, from apple fries to chicken and rice.

After Lynx players Court and T livestreamed the WNBA All-Star Game on Twitch, they've become off-court stars.

There's no reservations needed at Kizzo, a fast-casual eatery with a cinnamon roll menu, from the owner of Stepchld.