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5 Things to Know About VUKA, MN’s First Dedicated Peri Peri Chicken Joint

Welcome back to Five Things, Racket’s recurring rundown of new, new-to-us, or otherwise notable Twin Cities restaurants. Today we're previewing VUKA, the Minneapolis chicken joint that's bringing the state's first dedicated peri peri concept to the Lyn-Lake spot that housed It's Greek to Me from 1982 until 2023. 1....

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

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Busboy-Built Minneapolis Bakery Now Closing for Good After Surprise Sale

A busboy built it into a bread empire baking 3 million pounds a month. Now, after years of ownership changes and a recent sale to a Canadian company, New French Bakery’s Minneapolis plants are closing. Here's the full story.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

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Garth Brooks Sets Two Target Center Dates In December, Closing Out The 2026 Tour Year

The GMan wraps his 2026 tour at Target Center Dec 11 and 12. Twenty-three shows there already, more than 430000 tickets sold.

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An upscale Somali restaurant at Lake and Nicollet? Owner of Martiya is undaunted and filling tables

After 16 years running Afro Deli and Grill, the popular casual restaurant with three Twin Cities locations, its owner said it was time for a higher-end Somali restaurant. Martiya, which means “guest” in Somali, has opened on Nicollet Avenue near Lake Street in south Minneapolis, offering Somali diaspora cuisine. Abdirahman Kahin, a native of Djibouti, says Martiya will bridge the gap between Muslim and East African communities and the local fine-dining scene.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

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Garth Brooks announces two Minneapolis shows for next month

Garth Brooks has announced his return to the Target Center in Minneapolis. He'll play two shows there in December.

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After canceling 30 minutes before Detroit show, Katseye postpones Twin Cities concert

The popular K-pop-style girl group Katseye has canceled Saturday's concert at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

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Cutting Asparagus Ferns While They're Still Green Drains the Crowns, University of Minnesota Extension Warns, So Wait Until They Turn Fully Yellow or Brown

University of Minnesota Extension says green asparagus ferns should stay put because cutting them lowers the energy stored in the crowns for next year's spears.

Minneapolis, MN · 6h

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One last dabble: Beer Dabbler's 2027 festivals will be its last

Beer Dabbler has announced that its 2027 festivals will be the last, with final editions of the Winter Beer Dabbler and Pride Dabbler.

Minnesota · 2d

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South Minneapolis Food Truck La Cochinita Buys Building for $600K

La Cochinita, the food truck known for salbutes, black al pastor and bolis, has bought a building in south Minneapolis for $600,000, a move that will let the business leave its commissary kitchen behind as it chases bigger plans in catering and wholesale. The purchase was first reported by the...

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Twin Cities Metro, MN · 1d

Bakery cafe Paris Baguette opening a 4th Twin Cities location

The chain is best known for its soft cream cakes, pastries, breads and other baked goods.

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St. Paul Exhibit Puts 170 Years of Minnesota Faces Side by Side

According to the Sahan Journal, sixty-eight portraits pulled from an estimated collection of 1,000, spanning nearly 170 years of Minnesota life, go on public view Saturday at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. As reported by the Pioneer Press, the new exhibition, ‘See & Be Seen: The Evolving Power of Portraits,’ opens at 10 a.m. and runs through June 13, with an opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a hands-on art activity and a photo booth for guests to make their own portraits.

Minnesota · 19h

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Kings Of Leon Announce Summer 2027 Minnesota Show At Mystic Lake Amphitheater

The list of concerts for the 2027 season at Minnesota's Mystic Lake Amphitheater continues to grow, with this latest addition.

Shakopee, MN · 1d

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Inver Grove Heights, MN · 2d

New Playground Designs for Salem Hills and Ernster Parks

Neighborhood news supported by neighbors. Thanks to Turbo Tim’s Anything Automotive for their support. With pictures, videos, and calm explanations of your inspection, Turbo Tim’s helps you understand issues and make caring for your car easy!. After community engagement, Inver Grove Heights has final designs for playground replacements...

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Taste Buds: Vietnamese Comfort Food and Asian Grocery Tour

(FOX 9) - From Vietnamese comfort food to Asian grocery store gems, host Stephanie Hansen explores flavor and hospitality in this episode of "Taste Buds." She starts out at My Huong Kitchen on Eat Street in Minneapolis, where owner Tracy Wong makes her renowned crispy egg rolls and Vietnamese noodle salad. Tracy wants everyone in her restaurant to feel like family, and the same goes for Stephanie as she learns the art of rolling the perfect egg roll before building a fresh bowl of vermicelli noodles, herbs, vegetables, and protein.

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Minnesota 'Jingle bars' bringing holiday spirit to Twin Cities and beyond

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Holiday pop-up bar season is filling Minnesota with holiday cheer, giving patrons plenty of options to celebrate across the state. Jingle Bar at Aster House: Expect Floor-to-ceiling tinsel, twinkling lights, and holiday beats as guests sip festive cocktails during ugly sweater contests and interactive holiday party games led by "Christmas miracle makers." Visit Jingle Bar at Aster House.

Minnesota · 18h

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How This BELOVED Bakery Won Locals’ Hearts With Chocolate Cookies Since 2004 in Minneapolis, MN

Some Minneapolis love stories begin with a grand gesture, but Rustica Bakery makes a persuasive case for starting with a chocolate cookie. Since opening in 2004, this neighborhood bakery has built its following around European-style breads, carefully made pastries, and treats that give an ordinary coffee stop considerably more personality.

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From Kao Kalia Yang to Queer & Funny Improv: Three Twin Cities arts events to explore this weekend

For centuries, Minnesota artists have depicted the people who call the state home through portraiture. This weekend, the Minnesota History Center brings out select works from its portrait collection for a new exhibition stretching back to the 1850s. Also on Saturday, writers and readers converge at St. Paul’s Union Depot...

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Twin Cities Metro, MN · 1d

Celebrating the Season: Holiday Theater & Stage Performances in the Twin Cities Gateway

The holiday season brings a magical glow to the Twin Cities Gateway. As temperatures drop and festive lights illuminate Main Streets and riverfronts across the north metro, local venues gear up with heartwarming dramas, festive comedies, interactive dinner mysteries, and magnificent holiday traditions. If you are planning an unforgettable holiday...

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