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Dropkick Murphys performed a free show today outside the memorial for Alex Pretti 🎶

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What are Minnesota’s best fast-food fish sandwiches? We grade 12. We revisit our power rankings, when the Taste editor and the intern went head to head to tackle the local Lenten sandwich staples. Opinions — and stamina — differ.

We revisit our power rankings, when the Taste editor and the intern went head to head to tackle the local Lenten sandwich staples. Opinions — and stamina — differ 🐟

Are you more than a regular at a restaurant or bar? But an actual super fan? Do you have strong feelings about what the perfect order is, and want to share? Reach out to taste@startribune.com to possibly get featured in a future column 📧

The perfect order at Al’s Breakfast From a laid-back brunch to “I’ve got errands,” here’s a superfan’s guide to ordering like a regular at the Dinkytown institution.

From a laid-back brunch to “I’ve got errands,” here’s a superfan’s guide to ordering like a regular at the Dinkytown institution 🥞🍳

Minnesota women brewers team up for good cause, great beer The all-female brewing collective Team Nevertheless will tap its collaborative Dortmunder this weekend at Dual Citizen for International Women’s Day.

The all-female brewing collective Team Nevertheless will tap its collaborative Dortmunder this weekend 🍺‼️

Tracking Minnesota: 7 new local songs to hear in March She’s Green, Solid Gold and Mina Moore are among our monthly picks to tap into all the new music flowing out of the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

I didn't intend for this month's Tracking Minnesota playlist to be a lot of songs reflective of the turmoil in the Twin Cities this winter, but that's what happens when artists do their thing. Hear new tracks by She's Green, Solid Gold, Mina Moore and Curtiss A.
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Prince Celebration 2026 is set for June 3-7 in Twin Cities On the 10th anniversary of his death, the Purple party will include concerts, recordings from the vault and Lake Minnetonka cruises.

On the 10th anniversary of his death, the Purple party will include concerts, recordings from the vault and Lake Minnetonka cruises ☔️

A sneak peek of Risata, a new taste of Italy in downtown Robbinsdale We got an exclusive first look at the pasta, parmigiana and heart inside the Italian restaurant opening March 9.

We got an exclusive first look at the pasta, parmigiana and heart inside the Italian restaurant opening March 9 🍝

Quinn Hughes pops by ‘Saturday Night Live’ The gold-medal Olympics hero and Minnesota Wild star was joined by some fellow athletes.

The Hughes brothers’ appearance was well-received, but the applause was even greater when Hilary Knight and Megan Keller, members of the gold-winning U.S. women’s hockey team, joined them on stage.

Rock legend Patti Smith announces intimate Minneapolis theater gig She will play the Parkway Theater on March 14, the night after an appearance at St. Catherine University promoting her new memoir, "Bread of Angles."

The rock legend will play the Parkway Theater on March 14, the night after an author appearance at St. Kate’s 🎶

Afro Deli owner to open upscale East African restaurant at Lake and Nicollet Abdirahman Kahin’s restaurant Martiya is slated to open in July at Opportunity Crossing in Minneapolis, along with a halal butcher and event space.

Abdirahman Kahin’s restaurant Martiya is slated to open in July at Opportunity Crossing in Minneapolis, along with a halal butcher and event space 🍽️

Skyway 5K, first race of its kind anywhere, debuts in downtown St. Paul on Saturday Tight turns and stairs are among the obstacles racers will face in a unique urban course “where no one has run before.”

On Saturday morning, hundreds of runners will fly above the streets of downtown St. Paul as the city hosts its first Skyway 5K 🏃🏼‍♀️💨

Flavor Flav and Sheila E. plan to party with U.S. women’s hockey team Minnesota's medalists and other players are being invited to She Got Game Weekend in Las Vegas in July.

The Minnesotan-heavy U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team appears ready to take up Flavor Flav’s alternate invitation to celebrate their gold medal win with him in Las Vegas 🥇

End of an era: Final D’Amico restaurants in Minnesota closing D’Amico & Sons locations in Edina and Golden Valley will close March 28, ending a 40-year run that shaped Twin Cities dining.

D’Amico & Sons locations in Edina and Golden Valley will close, ending a 40-year run that shaped Twin Cities dining 🍽️

5 new restaurants to know about — and what you should order Across the metro you’ll find sleek cocktail dens, serious sandwiches and sweet reasons to get out of bed a little earlier in the mornings.

Beef chow fun like you wouldn't believe, honey butter toast with truffles, an all star breakfast sandwich & some incredible cocktails. www.startribune.com/5-new-restau...

The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week Highlights for Feb. 26-March 4 include Margo Price, the Pharcyde, Emmet Cohen, Cat Power and Yo-Yo Ma.

A couple of classic hip-hop acts at the Dakota, a young local punk band graduates to the Mainroom, a full-blown disco throwback act and a revival of an acclaimed 2006 album are part of the Big Gigs mix this week.
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Where's all the Twin Cities ICE relief concert money going, and how much? Brandi Carlile’s livestream at Target Center topped off several weeks of music and comedy events doubling as fundraisers.

~$1M was raised (maybe more, some organizers didn't reveal total amounts) in recent ICE relief concerts.

5 new restaurants to know about — and what you should order Across the metro you’ll find sleek cocktail dens, serious sandwiches and sweet reasons to get out of bed a little earlier in the mornings.

Here’s the rundown on five new Twin Cities restaurants, and what to order when you get there 😋

Asal Bee’s first Minnesota cafe is now open in Burnsville Plus: New fried chicken at Graze food hall, Victor’s 1959 Cafe changes hands, sandwiches at Aki’s BreadHaus and more restaurant news.

Burnsville's new honey-centric cafe is halal, open late & that Yemeni spiced latte is a glorious cup of something special.
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Boston punks Dropkick Murphys to headline anti-ICE party in Minneapolis The Boston punks will perform March 6 with local bands in the Black Forest Inn parking lot before their sold-out show at the Palace Theatre.

Before their sold-out March 6 gig at Palace, @dropkickmurphys.com are throwing a free afternoon block party across Nicollet from the Alex Pretti shooting site with Laamar, Obi Original, Brass Solidarity, Sophie Hiroko, Chutes and Wild Colonial Bhoys.
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Brandi Carlile raises more than $600k with Minneapolis livestream “Minnesota is so deeply inspiring,” the singer posted after Saturday’s emotional Target Center concert.

“Minnesota is so deeply inspiring,” Brandi posted after Saturday’s emotional Target Center concert, which is still viewable online through Monday night and still raising more money via T-shirt sales. It also raised the profile of the Singing Resistance.
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Brandi Carlile raises more than $600k with Minneapolis livestream “Minnesota is so deeply inspiring,” the singer posted after Saturday’s emotional Target Center concert.

Brandi Carlile raises more than $600K with Minneapolis concert livestream

Brandi Carlile brought out Minneapolis’ Singing Resistance on stage to perform It’s OK to Change Your Mind last night at Target Center 🎶

With its Latino customer base staying home, Mercado Central gets a lunchtime boost from retirement and church groups The cooperative on Lake Street in Minneapolis has been a hub for Latino families until recently.

“We seniors know about going out to lunch,” Nathanson said. “So we thought, let’s put our talents to good use.” The group plans to return weekly, branding the effort “Mercado Monday.” 🌮

A different Brandi Carlile heads to Minneapolis with a message Her sold-out concert will be livestreamed on the radio and the internet.

Carlile will get the opportunity to be in the Twin Cities as well as to give back, with more than $25,000 of the concert proceeds, as well as money from the livestream of the concert, going to Minnesota’s Advocates for Human Rights 🎶

The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week Highlights for Feb. 19-25 include Brandi Carlile, Esperanza Spalding, Conan Gray, Turnpike Troubadours and Gogol Bordello.

The Cedar Commissions, Esperanza Spalding, Gogol Bordello, a special Turnpike Troubadours fundraiser and a very special Brandi C appearance in this week’s Big Gigs.

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Minnesota and Diane’s Place takes a star turn on ‘Good Morning America’ Minneapolis declares Feb. 19 as Diane Moua Day during the show, which also featured a mini history lesson about the state.

Minneapolis declares Feb. 19 as Diane Moua Day during the show, which also featured a mini history lesson about the state.

U2 drops blistering song about Minneapolis mom Renee Good The instant protest tune is part of a new urgent EP about current events.

U2 released a new song, “American Obituary,” about Renee Good and Minneapolis.

The Mexican restaurant in downtown Brainerd, Minn., that closed after an ICE raid last month is now up for sale.

El Potro closed after federal agents, assisted by Crow Wing County sheriff's deputies, detained four employees Jan. 26.

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The OlyMNpics: Curling caught fire; which winter pastime should go for gold next? Wait until the rest of the world sees us skijor.

Now that Olympic curling has taken the world by storm, which Minnesota winter pastime should go for the gold next? @stribrooks.bsky.social investigates ❄️🏂