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We are Going Out, the Minnesota Star Tribune's guide to the best food, drink, concerts, theater and culture 🕺 we have fun here

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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 29/09/2026
When French Meadow opened in 1985, it was at the forefront of organic baking, evolving into a beloved neighborhood staple known for its vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free foods using local ingredients.
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After 41 years and a contentious sale, French Meadow in Minneapolis has closed
The groundbreaking organic bakery and restaurant was the subject of litigation amid a changing of hands.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/09/2026
Bon Iver in the house at today’s Lynx playoff game 🏡🏀
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 24/09/2026
Over several visits our food critic Raphael Brion methodically worked his way through the lengthy menu at the Minneapolis stalwart. Here are his top picks 🌭
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The essential Kramarczuk’s: 11 dishes to order at the Minneapolis institution
From handmade pierogies to towering tortes, a guide to the classics (and a few secrets) at the James Beard-honored landmark.
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
How good was last night’s sold-out Iron Maiden concert at Mystic Lake Amphitheater? You might not believe it. www.startribune.com/iron-maiden-...
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Review: Iron Maiden’s zombified metal defies age in Shakopee
The enduring British band sold out Mystic Lake Amphitheater and packed it with old-school thrills ahead of a hall of fame induction.
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Review of last night's fun & funky albeit short-lived & underattended pairing of Devo & B-52's at Mystic Lake Amphitheater. www.startribune.com/devo-b52s-co...
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Devo and B-52s whip it together weirdo-style at Shakopee amphitheater
The late-’70s innovators made an oddly charming pair together but played to an undersized crowd.
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oktoberfest season kicks off this weekend in droves, with many of the usual breweries and German places offering their usual megaparties. Here are some new or unusual spins on the old traditions. www.startribune.com/5-fresh-twis...
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5 fresh twists on Oktoberfest parties in the Twin Cities
Pretzels and polka still abound, but there are also now options for pizza and punk rock with the German festivities.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 18/09/2026
She sings beautifully, passionately, poetically and touchingly, but is she meant to be doing it in sports arenas under NHL team banners and Bud Light signs? 👀 (🎁🔗)
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Review: Phoebe Bridgers was fully dialed-in at phoneless St. Paul concert
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 17/09/2026
Our restaurant critic Raphael Brion’s first four-star review of his tenure is for St. Paul’s Myriel. He writes: Karyn Tomlinson’s restaurant remains warm, intimate and deeply personal 🫜😌 (🎁🔗)
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Four-star Myriel excels at the art of focused simplicity
Behind the understated food at Karyn Tomlinson’s St. Paul restaurant lies a complex network of farmers, teamwork, butchery, preservation and exacting technique.
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
One 2026 RRHOF inductee, another amphitheater show with two acts that should be inducted, Kacey, Phoebe, Johnny and more in this week's Big Gigs concert roundup. www.startribune.com/phoebe-bridg...
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Sept. 17-23 include Phoebe Bridgers, Kacey Musgraves, Iron Maiden, Public Image Ltd., Herb Alpert and Devo with B-52’s.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 16/09/2026
Khue’s Kitchen was also selected as the Star Tribune’s Best New Restaurant in 2025. Critic Raphael Brion wrote, “Eric Pham cooks like he’s got something to prove.” (🎁🔗)
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How a chicken sandwich rocketed this St. Paul restaurant to one of New York Times’ favorites
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 16/09/2026
Before Summit, the term “pale ale” might’ve been mistaken for a Scandinavian skin ailment in Minnesota. @chrisrstrib.bsky.social explores the legacy of Summit Brewing and what a closure would mean for the Minnesota beer community 🍻 (🎁🔗)
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A love letter to Summit as the St. Paul craft-brew pioneer faces foreclosure
The financially strained St. Paul craft-brew pioneer doesn’t make the trendiest beers, but it has made good ones, plus a lot more.
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How in the world did indie-minded, fame-avoidant Phoebe Bridgers wind up selling out a sports arena in Minnesota? She'll play to a packed Grand Casino Arena on Thursday night, only the second stop on her tour. www.startribune.com/how-indie-st...
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How indie star Phoebe Bridgers jumped to playing sold-out arenas
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 15/09/2026
In this week’s Minnesota restaurant news: Michelin announces the date Minneapolis stars will be awarded, Bewick is open and get ready for three levels of boozy soft serve 🍽️ (🎁🔗)
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Obsession-worthy chips arrive; Mandalay Kitchen reopening soon
Plus, Michelin announces the date Minneapolis stars will be awarded, Bewick is open and get ready for three levels of boozy soft serve.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 14/09/2026
Sun-drenched days combined with just enough summer moisture have set the stage for a brilliant display in Minnesota 🍂🍁 (🎁🔗)
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Minnesota may be the best place in the country for fall colors this year
The DNR has a Fall Color Finder to help leaf peepers plan their outings.
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Abby Sliva @abbysliva.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I wrote about the influencer-fication of the Minnesota State Fair for @stribgoingout.startribune.com :) with my amazing colleague Rachel Hutton :)
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Move over, Coachella. The State Fair is where it’s at
Call it the influencerfication of the fair. The internet’s cool kids are embracing the folksy vibe at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 04/09/2026
More llamas 🎥: @abbysliva.bsky.social + @stribrooks.bsky.social on the 🦙 beat
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 03/09/2026
More llamas!!! All photos by Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune 🦙
Llama dressed as a fish and owner dressed as a fisherman Llama dressed as princess peach and owner dressed as Mario Llama dressed as the sun and owner dressed as a rainbow Llama and owner dressed up in a caribou coffee theme
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 03/09/2026
Threading the 2026 MN State Fair 4-H Llama and Alpaca costume contest contestants here because you deserve it 😇
Llama and owner dressed up in a Mamma Mia theme 
Llama and owner dressed up in back to school theme Llama and owner dressed up in curious George theme Llama and owner dressed up as thing 1 and thing 2
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Barrel Theory confirmed it's leaving Lowertown to take over the now-shuttered Lake Monster taproom. "Did someone say an entire parking lot?!" www.startribune.com/barrel-theor...
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Barrel Theory to take over Lake Monster brewing site in St. Paul
The brewery plans to close its Lowertown site by October and will gain a much bigger facility across town.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 01/09/2026
After the June 20 rain-out, the Kingpin of Jam Bands made it to the Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on Monday. (🎁🔗)
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Bream: Dave Matthews Band shows why Minnesota needed a big amphitheater
The jam-band kingpins played an outstanding concert with surprise guest Sierra Ferrell.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 28/08/2026
Every year, we scour the Minnesota State fairgrounds for all the new foods — not just those with “official” designations. And we taste every one of them. This year: 109 foods from 71 vendors. Here are our ratings 👀 (🎁🔗)
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We tried and ranked more than 100 new foods at the fair
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 28/08/2026
We got a little slow here at the end of the day but 12 hours later we did eat probably over 100 new foods. Reviews + more content coming soon 🫡
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Pickle Korean Corn Dog ($18) from Chan’s Eatery is a savory, crunchy, briny yummy snack 🥒
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Dubai Whoopie Pie ($13) from Dino’s is a great option for a sweet treat 😋
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Butter Soft Serve ($8) from Libby’s near the grandstand ….guys….let’s save the butter for the princess carvings 😨
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Bao Belly ($16 for 2) from RC’s BBQ did not disappoint 🥹
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Beer Soft Serve ($12) at Pryes slaps, as always. New this year: peach flavor! 🍑
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Cracklin’ corn ribs ($15) from Blue Barn are a hit with our crew 🌽
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Ranch Beer ($8) from Dual Citizen!!! Pretty good lowkey!!!!
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Shrimp Basket ($11) from Shrimp Shack is deceptively delicious! Breakfast of champions 🍤
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
^^^ from the Farmer’s Union Coffee Shop 🫡
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
The Apple Donut Ham Grinder ($19) is unwieldy, but if you get all the components in one bite…it’s pretty darn tasty 🍎
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
Here’s Mancini’s Walking Chopped Italian Grinder ($13). Anything can be a walking taco if you put your mind to it 🤯
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2026
We’re out with the Strib Taste Team at the Minnesota State Fair trying all the new foods 😋 Follow along here for updates throughout our odyssey 🫡
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Abby Sliva @abbysliva.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I’ll be eating all the official and unofficial new Minnesota State Fair foods tomorrow with @stribgoingout.startribune.com and our Taste team. Follow along as I attempt to live Bluesky and Instagram post my way through the day 🫪🎡🌽
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The big Wu, Alabama Shakes, Tame Impala and some stellar State Fair headliners, plus Weird Al too, in this week's Big Gigs roundup. www.startribune.com/bonnie-raitt...
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from Aug. 27-Sept. 2 include Bonnie Raitt, Wu-Tang Clan, Tame Impala, Alabama Shakes, Santana and Dave Matthews.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 26/08/2026
These are our picks for the first 10 stands to visit within an hour of the gates opening ☕️ (🎁🔗)
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Brighten your State Fair morning with these 10 breakfast stands
Rise and shine with blueberry pancakes, whipped honey lattes spiked with cayenne and breakfast sandwiches served with a hearty dose of neighborly welcome.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 25/08/2026
After six months and 30,000 free meals, Post Modern Times took a break to recalibrate and “give everyone some rest.” It’s now back as Modern Times, as of Wednesday, Aug. 26, and while prices are returning to the menu, it will be a no-tipping establishment.
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Modern Times cafe is back, and so are menu prices
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 25/08/2026
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 ⛵️ (🎁🔗)
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Lake life heads to the fair with the new Summer Lakes Boat House
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 24/08/2026
Tay Ho’s vermicelli salads, pho bowls — and arguably the best bun rieu in the Twin Cities — are back 🥹 (🎁🔗)
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Popular St. Paul Vietnamese restaurant is back with a new name and location
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 21/08/2026
A James Beard-nominated wine bar in Minneapolis and a Cathedral Hill gathering spot in St. Paul have announced closures. (🎁🔗)
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Two high-profile Twin Cities restaurants abruptly close
A James Beard-nominated wine bar in Minneapolis and a Cathedral Hill gathering spot in St. Paul have announced closures.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 20/08/2026
The 18th annual lip balm draws inspiration from one of the state’s most elusive native treasures 🌸 (🎁🔗)
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This year’s Star Tribune State Fair lip balm is blooming with Minnesota pride
The 18th annual lip balm draws inspiration from one of the state’s most elusive native treasures.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 12/08/2026
Doctors advised him to take four weeks off. No State Fair replacement has been announced for Sept. 1. (🎁🔗)
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Rod Stewart has heart procedure, cancels Minnesota State Fair concert
Doctors advised him to take four weeks off. No State Fair replacement has been announced for Sept. 1.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 10/08/2026
No bobbers here, but you will find walleye baskets, a thick burger and old school lawn chairs on the patio at this Minneapolis newcomer 🎣 (🎁🔗)
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A first look at Bill’s Bait Shop, where nostalgia is the catch of the day
No bobbers here, but you will find walleye baskets, a thick burger and old school lawn chairs on the patio at this Minneapolis newcomer.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 07/08/2026
The broadcaster, writer, philanthropist and prolific organizer who spent more than five decades connecting and championing people across the Twin Cities food world, died Aug. 7. (🎁🔗)
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Sue Zelickson, matriarch of the Twin Cities food scene, dies at 91
Zelickson became one of the most recognizable figures through her advocacy work.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 07/08/2026
Sushi by Baaska is offering investors secret omakase dinners, limited edition merch, special access to the space and gift cards 🍣 (🎁🔗)
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Popular sushi pop-up plans Minneapolis restaurant — with help from fans
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.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 06/08/2026
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 06/08/2026
Wednesday’s sold-out ballpark concert by the “Stick Season” hitmaker was a weepy one, but somehow also still a blast 🎸
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Review: Noah Kahan evokes summertime sadness at Target Field mega-concert
Wednesday’s sold-out ballpark concert by the “Stick Season” hitmaker was a weepy and at times wacky one.
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
One of the longest merch lines I’ve ever seen. The women’s restroom lines will likely soon rival it. Palatable excitement among the attendees. @noahkahan.bsky.social #greatdividetour
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 05/08/2026
With “The Odyssey” driving interest in movie theater formats, are old-school film screenings set for a revival? 🎞️ (🎁🔗)
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What it takes to screen ‘The Odyssey’ on 70mm film at the Heights Theater
With “The Odyssey” driving interest in movie theater formats, are old-school film screenings set for a revival?
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