I would have liked to know Joanne Von Blon, who penned book reviews for the Star Tribune and served on the boards of Loft Literary Center, MPR News and Graywolf Press where she brought "a mischievous sense of humor and a keen eye for literary talent." startribune.com/joanne-von-blo…

The online and print versions of this story captured the duality of my Timberwolves watching experience, the online version showing my “I’m so excited to be watching the sport of basketball!” Face, the print version showing my “I would like to forget what basketball is” face

Growing up in Ohio, Hanif Abdurraqib spotted Kevin Garnett on a magazine cover and unknowingly, in that moment, signed up to be a tortured Timberwolves fan for life. The now-celebrated author has become "poet laureate of the Timberwolves." By Kim Hyatt: startribune.com/timberwolves-o…

I wrote an essay about singing—and its attendant fears and hurdles—in the upcoming edition of NYT Magazine. Read here: nytimes.com/2024/06/12/mag…

Story was a good excuse to use this way-cute photo of Minnesota Orchestra's new music director Thomas Søndergård and his husband Andreas Landin marrying in kilts. strib.gift/tpb8157ba

Laurie Lindeen of the early-'90s band Zuzu's Petals, who went on to write a celebrated memoir and more, died unexpectedly Monday. Here's our initial obit. startribune.com/laurie-lindeen…

You've seen Luis Fitch's art on stamps, at Target and on the street. Now, see it in a gallery. strib.gift/j8jn7j2qr

ICYMI: Meet the man who has spent the last 25 years hiring bands for free stages Minnesota State Fair. This year, Nate Dungan spent $500,000+ for 102 acts so we could have fun. Read ⁦The Minnesota Star Tribune⁩ interview. ⁦Star Tribune Going Out⁩ app.startribune.com/scene-makers-q…

I was grilled for 6 hours by Ezra Edelman for the controversial ⁦Prince⁩ ⁦Netflix⁩ documentary. Here is what it was like to revisit 40 years of Purple memories for the cameras for a 9-hour doc that may never be seen. app.startribune.com/story/60114492…

A suite of voter resources drops today, the first day of early voting in Minnesota, and it's all outside of the paywall: "what's on my ballot" lookup tool: startribune.com/mn-ballot-info… and "where they stand on the issues" guide to major races: startribune.com/minnesota-2024…

He nurtured the arts in New York Mills and Lanesboro. Can he do it in Warroad? startribune.com/he-nurtured-th…

This episode of MN History is the last. The Star Tribune pulled the plug after 10 great years and nearly 500 columns. Thanks for embracing history with me. startribune.com/ad-man-turned-…

Ever wondered if what you’re watching is a movie or a film? The New Yorker Humor considers some key differences. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/tbY_ex

Holding this The Minnesota Star Tribune in my hands is pretty dreamy. #centerfold