The groundbreaking organic bakery and restaurant was the subject of litigation amid a changing of hands.

From handmade pierogies to towering tortes, a guide to the classics (and a few secrets) at the James Beard-honored landmark.

The enduring British band sold out Mystic Lake Amphitheater and packed it with old-school thrills ahead of a hall of fame induction.

The late-’70s innovators made an oddly charming pair together but played to an undersized crowd.

Pretzels and polka still abound, but there are also now options for pizza and punk rock with the German festivities.

The “Motion Sickness” hitmaker offered a big-spectacle of a show at a sold-out Grand Casino Arena, but there’s no video to prove it.

Behind the understated food at Karyn Tomlinson’s St. Paul restaurant lies a complex network of farmers, teamwork, butchery, preservation and exacting technique.

Highlights for Sept. 17-23 include Phoebe Bridgers, Kacey Musgraves, Iron Maiden, Public Image Ltd., Herb Alpert and Devo with B-52’s.

Follow the path that brought chef Eric Pham and Khue’s Kitchen national acclaim, from first bites to the fire that almost destroyed a dream to a place to call home.

The financially strained St. Paul craft-brew pioneer doesn’t make the trendiest beers, but it has made good ones, plus a lot more.

The second stop on the California strummer’s phone-less tour, St. Paul’s show is a good indicator of why she’s gotten so big.

Plus, Michelin announces the date Minneapolis stars will be awarded, Bewick is open and get ready for three levels of boozy soft serve.

The DNR has a Fall Color Finder to help leaf peepers plan their outings.

Call it the influencerfication of the fair. The internet’s cool kids are embracing the folksy vibe at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

The brewery plans to close its Lowertown site by October and will gain a much bigger facility across town.

The jam-band kingpins played an outstanding concert with surprise guest Sierra Ferrell.

From Hmong corn dogs and savory pickle pie to ube and cheesecake everything, this year’s new crop of foods leans sweet, fried and global.

Highlights from Aug. 27-Sept. 2 include Bonnie Raitt, Wu-Tang Clan, Tame Impala, Alabama Shakes, Santana and Dave Matthews.

Rise and shine with blueberry pancakes, whipped honey lattes spiked with cayenne and breakfast sandwiches served with a hearty dose of neighborly welcome.

Plus: Marc Heu’s new cafe is open, a notable new patio debuts with momos and more, Sun Street Breads on the North Shore and more food news.

The State Fair’s newest building debuts with an official new food, cocktails, mocktails, local beer and live music in a lake-inspired gathering space.

The family behind Tay Ho, which closed in May, has moved to West 7th Street to open Pho Tay Ho, serving longtime favorites alongside an expanded drink menu.

A James Beard-nominated wine bar in Minneapolis and a Cathedral Hill gathering spot in St. Paul have announced closures.

The 18th annual lip balm draws inspiration from one of the state’s most elusive native treasures.

Doctors advised him to take four weeks off. No State Fair replacement has been announced for Sept. 1.

No bobbers here, but you will find walleye baskets, a thick burger and old school lawn chairs on the patio at this Minneapolis newcomer.

Zelickson became one of the most recognizable figures through her advocacy work.

After years of selling out omakase events, Sushi by Baaska’s chef Baaska Tegshbileg is transforming the former Zen Box Izakaya into a modern Japanese restaurant opening this fall.

Wednesday’s sold-out ballpark concert by the “Stick Season” hitmaker was a weepy and at times wacky one.

With “The Odyssey” driving interest in movie theater formats, are old-school film screenings set for a revival?

Why fans are shelling out big bucks (and a lot worse) over the “Stick Season” singer, whose Minneapolis concert Wednesday became the hottest ticket of 2026.

From fine dining to counter service and Minneapolis to Duluth, these eateries are driving our food scene into a new era. They are the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Culinary North Stars.

The Minneapolis restaurant set out to feed anyone who was hungry. Now it’s searching for a way to balance that mission with the concerns of the neighborhood.

Duff, the comeback kid, and Dean, the fresh new face, have sold-out shows this month in the Twin Cities.

Grief, gratitude and unexpected bonds reshaped one of Minneapolis’ beloved dining corridors after the death of Alex Pretti.

Highlights for July 23-29 include Olivia Dean, Chris Stapleton, Hilary Duff, Megan Moroney, Audrey Hobert, Black Crowes and Eaux Claires fest.

Wisconsin’s Bon Iver-affiliated music fest returns this weekend with an unfocused, largely unfamiliar lineup. Perfect.

Older acts Matchbox Twenty and All-American Rejects were fun, too, as fans flooded St. Paul’s Harriet Island.

Friday’s opening lineup in St. Paul’s third annual rock fest was overbaked with nice-guy strummers and one-hit wonders.

Wildfires have spread across thousands of acres in Superior National Forest, forcing the closure of the BWCA. Smoke from the fires is blanketing the state, including the Twin Cities.

The air quality in Minneapolis is among the worst in the world. Here’s how to avoid exposure to the fine particles that can damage your health.

From speakeasy secrets to pickle roll-up riffs, restaurants are giving the humble frank serious treatment across the metro.