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Back By Popular Demand, Hairball To Rock Out At CHS Field On Saturday, June 27
ST. PAUL, MN (February 27, 2026) - The St. Paul Saints are holding a concert that turns into a full-blown rock spectacle. The band shredded the guitars a year ago at CHS Field and they are returning to bring back their bombastic, action-packed style in 2026. Fans will feel the hair-raising, spine-tingling Rock & Roll party with the return of Hairball to CHS Field, the home of the Saints.
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Just announced concerts: Andrew Bird, Social Distortion, Patti Smith
Like most weeks, a heap of shows hit the Twin Cities concert calendar, including the bass-heavy lineup for the Breakaway festival, which is entering its third year outside of Allianz Field in St. Paul. Elsewhere, some special engagements arrived, like the reunion of Mike Patton's Tomahawk, who will bring their...
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Twin Cities Theater Nerve Center Sounds Alarm On Financial Crisis
The Playwrights' Center, the Twin Cities' long-running incubator for new plays, has told supporters it is in a “financial crisis” driven by a mix of funding losses and shifting regulations. In a blunt message to donors, the organization said recent hits have left bills unpaid and programs at risk, and it is asking the local community to chip in to help rebuild long-term stability. The appeal frames the moment as a structural squeeze that could ripple through fellowships and playwright development across the region.
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People Drive Across Minnesota Just To Eat The Outrageously Good Breakfast At This Mom-And-Pop Diner
In the land of 10,000 lakes and seemingly just as many chain restaurants, there exists a pink-bricked beacon of breakfast brilliance that has Minnesotans setting their alarms for ungodly hours just to beat the weekend rush. Wampach’s Restaurant in Shakopee stands as a delicious rebuke to every trendy brunch spot...
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Breakaway Music Festival unveils 2026 lineup
The Breakaway Music Festival, now in its third year outside Allianz Field in St. Paul, has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 event, which will take place June 26 and 27. The electronic music fest hosts installments in cities around the country, with new locations bringing it up to 13 events in 2026, starting on April 10 in Dallas.
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Squeeze Into This Beloved Minnesota Diner That’s Been A Local Favorite For Over 70 Years
Some of life’s greatest pleasures require a little effort, and Al’s Breakfast in Minneapolis is living proof that the best things come in impossibly small packages. This legendary Dinkytown diner has been serving up breakfast perfection in what might be America’s narrowest restaurant, and trust me, the squeeze is worth every delicious second.
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This Retro Diner In Minnesota Will Take You Straight Back To The 1950s
Sometimes the best time machine doesn’t require a flux capacitor or a police box, just a hungry stomach and a willingness to drive to Brooklyn Center. The 50’s Grill is serving up nostalgia with a side of comfort food that’ll make you wonder why we ever left that simpler era behind.
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North Loop Restaurants Earn High Honors From MSP Magazine
North Loop Restaurants Earn High Honors From MSP Magazine. The always-popular Best Restaurants issue of Mpls St Paul Magazine is out on newsstands now, and as usual, a lot of familiar North Loop names are listed prominently. Six restaurants in our neighborhood are either in this year’s Top 50, or...
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New Family-Focused Music and Arts Festival Coming to the Twin Cities
A new family-friendly festival is coming to the Twin Cities this spring. The Great Big Jamboree is a family music festival offering hands-on activities all day, and is set to debut on Saturday, May 23. The event at Hyland Hills in Bloomington aims to provide a space where kids and...
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D'Amico & Sons will close its last 2 Minnesota restaurants
There are just two D'Amico & Sons restaurants left in Minnesota. By the end of March, there will be none. The restaurants in Edina and Golden Valley will close their doors when the leases end on March 28. It'll conclude roughly 30 years of business in the state, as co-owners Richard and Larry D'Amico refocus their energy on the company's three restaurants in Naples, Fla.: Campiello, The Club Room at Campiello, and The Continental.
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🎉 Family Fun: Top Things to Do with Kids This Week (Feb 26 - Mar 4)
Looking for family-friendly things to do with kids this week (February 26th – March 4th) in Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, and Hastings? You’re in the right place! 🎄. Be sure to check the Macaroni KID Events Calendar daily—new activities and last-minute seasonal fun are added...
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The Chart Show: Ber's "Good, Real" enters the Hall of Fame
This week on The Chart Show, Minnesota artist Ber ends a 10-week run at No. 4 and enters the Hall of Fame with “Good, Real.” Bruce Springsteen's ode to Minneapolis stays at No. 1. Meanwhile, the chart sees debuts from Arlo Parks and A$AP Rocky, and Hayley Williams...
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The Best Steaks In The World Are Hiding At This Small-Town Supper Club In Minnesota
Sometimes the best things in life are found where you least expect them, like discovering a world-class steakhouse in Hastings, Minnesota. Wiederholt’s Supper Club has been serving up some of the finest cuts of beef you’ll ever sink your teeth into, and it’s been doing so while the rest of the world chases after trendy restaurants with exposed brick and Edison bulbs.
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Minnesota restaurant openings & closings for February 2026
A range of new restaurants have debuted in the Twin Cities this month, despite the challenges brought on in recent months by the federal immigration enforcement surge. Across the metro, residents are making an effort to support small businesses that are struggling to hang on this winter. Here's a round-up...
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D'Amico & Sons closing last 2 Minnesota restaurants
EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - D’Amico & Sons is set to close its Edina and Golden Valley locations, marking the end of an era for the beloved Italian café chain in Minnesota. The restaurants, which are the final two in Minnesota, will close at the end of March after roughly 30 years in business.