Arts

Cultural evolution: Somali Museum Dance Troupe redefines tradition in Minnesota

Sahan Journal • August 10, 2025

Somali Museum Dance Troupe members preserve and adapt traditional dances, sharing Somali culture with audiences in Minnesota and across the United States.

‘The Naked Gun’ smartly executes dumb jokes

Hunter Friesen • July 30, 2025

Liam Neeson spoofs his action-hero image in a slapstick-packed reboot of “The Naked Gun” filled with ridiculous fun.

Eden Prairie’s beautiful summer secret inspires landscape artist

Jeff Strate • July 25, 2025

Minneapolis artist Robert Matheson captures Nine Mile Creek and Eden Prairie’s natural beauty through en plein air paintings, inspired by local landscapes.

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ welcomes Marvel’s first family to the cinematic universe

Hunter Friesen • July 24, 2025

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” reboots Marvel’s first family with retro flair, sharp casting, and a refreshing narrative focus.

Kaleidoscope Teens to perform at PeopleFest! for album launch

Renee Rushdy • July 22, 2025

Kaleidoscope Teens release album July 27, blending music and mental health advocacy in a performance debut at Eden Prairie’s PeopleFest.

The 10 best movies of 2025 (so far)

Hunter Friesen • July 16, 2025

Hunter Friesen's midyear ranking of 2024’s most compelling films, from quiet art-house dramas to ambitious genre experiments.

‘Superman’ puts the cart before the horse

Hunter Friesen • July 9, 2025

James Gunn takes a sprawling approach to 'Superman,' which puts the superhero do-gooder in conflict with a modern world where doing good isn’t so simple.