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Reggaeton star Bad Bunny will perform in the Twin Cities in 2024 as part of a 47-show North America tour. 

What's happening: Live Nation announced that the singer's "Most Wanted Tour" will kick off in February in Salt Lake City.

He will take the stage at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 23. 

State of the playlist: Last week, the three-time Grammy winner made history with his new album, "nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana," as it became the most-streamed album in a single day in 2023 so far on Spotify.

The album has amassed more than 900 million streams.

Of note: Fans can register for tickets now until Sunday, Oct. 22 at 10:59pm. 

Once registration closes, there will be a random drawing to receive a code that grants access to the sale on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Bad Bunny's "Most Wanted" tour coming to the Twin Cities

The singer's "Most Wanted" tour stops in Minneapolis on March 23.

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Bad Bunny performs onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Photo: Jason Koerner/Getty Image

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Going out is fun, but who doesn't like a deal? Here are three spots to check out during happy hour in the Twin Cities.

On weekdays from 3-5:30pm, get $2 wine shots, $5 martinis and cosmos, $5 draft beer, and discounted appetizers, including $10 lobster fried rice. 

Address: 515 N. Washington Ave. #100, Minneapolis.

Photo: Jason Horowitz, courtesy of Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

Happy hour is 4-6pm on Monday through Thursday. You can get $5 punch, liquor, draft beer, wine, and mixed drinks in addition to food specials. 

Address: 1691 Park Pl. Blvd., Minneapolis.

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Photo: ATXandchill, courtesy of Punch Bowl Social

Get $2 off all house cocktails and more drink specials along with $6 nachos, wings and chicken tinga tostada.

Address: 605 7th St. West, St. Paul and 3910 W. 50th St., Edina.

Cocktail, tequila shot, draft beer, and appetizers

3 places to go for happy hour deals in Twin Cities

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Ta-coumba T. Aiken has been a painter, muralist, educator, art administrator and community activist in the Twin Cities since 1969. 

He's also been an advisor on the arts for both Minneapolis and St. Paul city governments.

The latest: Last year, Aiken was the first Black person from Minnesota to be awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in the fine arts category. He is currently working on a series of paintings called "Descendant of Giants."

What they're saying: "[It comes from] the last thing my mother told me before she died on my 20th birthday,"Aiken said. "[She said] African people were descendants of giants, and I think she meant that literally because my grandfather was 7-foot-2; but Black people have also been figurative giants in art, music, sports and a lot of different industries."

Of note: We spoke with Ta-coumba about his work up to this point and what he aspires to do in the future. The interview has been edited for clarity.

Art is a vehicle for telling stories and history, and it can also give us a window into a person's mood or sense of spirituality.

Seitu Jones, my collaborative partner since 1972. We started doing murals in the 70s and we both bring awareness to social justice issues.

I call my style "superlative realism." Like the dream catcher from Native American heritage, my work is woven from different memories based on what I've seen in nature, the community, how I view the future and influences from other artists and musicians.

How does living in the Twin Cities impact your work?

I treat winter as my quiet time and a "hibernation" period where I can create more paintings. I work during the summer, but I like to be outside and to see what's going on in the community.

I'd like to create some free-standing sculptures and artwork that give people something to discuss.

Either that or paintings on the light rail that represent each neighborhood and connect to each other when one train passes another at a station.

Get to know longtime Twin Cities artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken

Ta-coumba T. Aiken has been a painter, muralist, educator, art administrator and community activist in the Twin Cities since 1969.

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The median home sales price in the 13-county Twin Cities region was $343,000 in February, so Axios wanted to see what you could get below that price point.

Here's a comparison of three homes that recently sold for around $300,000 in different neighborhoods in the Twin Cities.

604 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul — $290,000

Specs: Three beds, two baths; 1,947 square feet.

Features: Hardwood floors, fireplace, high ceilings, eat-in kitchen, upstairs sunroom, basement family room with bathroom, insulated two-car garage. 

Outside of home at 604 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN.

Living room at 604 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul MN

Kitchen area at 604 Lexington Parkway North St. Paul, MN

500 E Grant St., Apt. 1005, Minneapolis — $290,000

Specs: One bed, two baths; 1,124 square feet.

Features: One attached garage space, wood flooring, fireplace, balcony with gas grill.

Outside of condominium at 500 E Grant St APT 1005, Minneapolis, MN 

Living area at 500 E Grant St APT 1005, Minneapolis, MN 

1129 43rd Ave. NE, Columbia Heights — $295,300

Specs: Three beds, one bath; 1,810 square feet.

Features: Three-car garage, wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, full basement. 

What $300K gets you in the Twin Cities real estate market

Hardwood floors, fireplaces and high ceilings are within reach!

500 E Grant St., Apt. 1005, Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Tish Watson

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The median home sales price in the 13-county Twin Cities region was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$343,000 in February" data-vars-click-url="http://maar.stats.10kresearch.com/docs/lmu/x/13-CountyTwinCitiesRegion?src=page" data-vars-content-id="dea12852-bef5-4d1b-8a64-1abdf60d29c4" data-vars-headline="What $300K gets you in the Twin Cities real estate market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://maar.stats.10kresearch.com/docs/lmu/x/13-CountyTwinCitiesRegion?src=page" target="_blank">$343,000 in February</a>, so Axios wanted to see what you could get below that price point.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s a comparison of three homes that recently sold for around $300,000 in different neighborhoods in the Twin Cities.</li></ul>

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Football is back and we’ve got you covered if you intend on heading to the stadium this season. 

Axios' Max Millington has this guide on what you need to know to be game-day ready.

Minnesota has the talent to win the NFC North, but they'll have to beat the Packers at home to prove it. 

America's Team has been kryptonite for Kirk Cousins. The Vikings quarterback is 2-8 against Dallas in his career. 

Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. 

The Vikings will host a Thanksgiving game for the first time in franchise history. Minnesota is 6-2 on Turkey Day with all games being played in either Dallas or Detroit.

Information about U.S. Bank Stadium parking and more ways to get there is available here.

Stadium Address: 401 Chicago Ave.                      

Nick's stadium hack:  Traffic can be awful before and after games. Consider biking, especially in the early part of the season before it gets cold. There are plenty of separated lanes and trails connecting to the stadium.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Party before the game at Day Block, which offers a breakfast buffet before 1pm and drink specials throughout the day on Sundays. 

There's a variety of food to enjoy before and after the game at Off The Rails including wings, nachos and sliders. 

Typically has an outdoor tailgate party. 

Vikings game day: Where to tailgate, park and more

Football is back and we’ve got you covered if you intend on heading to the stadium this season.

Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after scoring a touchdown with teammate Kirk Cousins in the first quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Football is back and we’ve got you covered if you intend on heading to the stadium this season. <ul><li>Axios&#x27; Max Millington has this guide on what you need to know to be game-day ready.</li></ul>

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Bad Bunny's "Most Wanted" tour coming to the Twin Cities

Get to know longtime Twin Cities artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken

Vikings game day: Where to tailgate, park and more

3 places to go for happy hour deals in Twin Cities

What $300K gets you in the Twin Cities real estate market