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We had shots for lunch, a flavor-packed grain bowl, a salad that channels the tropics, wine and snacks and wings that deserve your attention.

They recall the impact the late director and theater had on their careers and lives.

Forgotten Minnesota artist Henry Hayek's paintings and murals have popped up in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park and Shoreview.

Artists performed the national anthem at the game in honor of the legendary Twin Cities artistic director.

The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center -- which has supported so many for so long -- now seeks help amid loss of federal funds.

There will still be soft serve and malts, but restaurateur Tim Hughes said Dairy Queen was 'uninterested' in keeping the franchise going.

Plus, readers ask about goldfinches nesting and eating, starlings making holes in lawns and swans appearing in local waters.

Bites from local chefs, wings, sausage packs to feed a crowd and refreshing boba tea are among our favorite offerings in this year's starting lineup.

Imported from Belgium, feather bowling is a rarity in Minnesota.

He dishes on his favorite dessert and secret obsession during the Minnesota Interview.