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Janet Jackson to hit St. Paul for ‘Together Again’ tour stop
Ms. Jackson and special guest Nelly will bring their Grammy-winning brand of 80s and 90s pop, R&B and hip-hop to the Xcel Energy Center June 18.
ST PAUL, Minn. — One of the biggest names in 80s and 90s pop and R&B will bring her list of hits and engaging stage show to Minnesota this summer.
Janet Jackson announced Tuesday that she is extending her “Together Again” tour into 2024, adding 35 new dates. One of them is Tuesday, June 18 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. via LiveNation. Presale opportunities and VIP packages are available starting Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Hip-hop legend Nelly will open.
Jackson was all over the pop charts in the 1980s and 90s, with hits like “Miss You Much,” “Escapade,” “That’s the Way Love Goes” and Control, among others. The “Together Again 2024 Tour” marks Jackson’s 50th Anniversary in the entertainment industry and will spotlight the milestones from three of Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums – 25 years of “The Velvet Rope,” 30 years of “janet,” and 35 years of “Rhythm Nation.”
Hey u guys! By popular demand, we’re bringing the Together Again Tour back to North America this summer with special guest Nelly! It’ll be so much fun! Tickets go on sale Friday 1/19. We can’t wait to see you 🫶🏽♥️☀️#TogetherAgainTour
🎥 Edit: LiveNation pic.twitter.com/FfKD1RmbzD
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) January 16, 2024
She has a special connection to Minnesota, as mega-producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced many of Jackson’s most memorable albums and songs. She spent time in the state while recording with the duo.
Janet Jackson is an accomplished musician, actor, and published author who has won five Grammys, two Emmys, two Golden Globes and was nominated for an Academy Award.
For more on the other big shows coming to Minnesota this year, check out the KARE 11 Concert Calendar.
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Last week, prosecutors charged John Sawchak with attempted 2nd-degree murder and other felony charges after he allegedly shot his neighbor Davis Moturi.
MINNEAPOLIS — Following the shooting between two neighbors, the Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to request that the city’s auditor conduct an independent investigation into the incidents and cases between Davis Moturi and John Sawchak.
Moturi was allegedly shot by his neighbor, Sawchak, on Wednesday, Oct. 23 but Minneapolis police did not arrest Sawchak until days later.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara defended not arresting Sawchak sooner, calling it a “high-risk” situation. O’Hara later said the victim, who had complained about harassment from Sawchak for months, was failed by police. Sawchak was arrested this past weekend after an hours-long standoff.
Moturi suffered a fractured spine, two broken ribs, and a concussion in the shooting. “Mr. Moturi’s life matters and I’m sorry that for nearly a year, MPD did not treat it like it did,” said Council Member Robin Wonsley in a news release, “Today’s vote affirms that the City Council is committed to taking meaningful actions towards accountability and restoration, starting with this independent review.”
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey released this statement:
“Mayor Frey fully supports an independent review of this incident. The mayor and City are committed to always doing better, and this means closely examining past actions and finding where there may be ways to improve and grow. The mayor extends his condolences to Davis Moturi, his wife, Caroline, and their family and friends. The safety of our residents is a top priority and any form of violence or hate speech is completely unacceptable and does not align with who we are as a community. Brian O’Hara will continue to be the Minneapolis Police Chief.”
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The episode also revealed three of the new cast members, one of whom, “Alex,” told Lachey Minneapolis is “not like a major city, but it’s also not a small town,” which he said is just one of the obstacles in his way of finding the one.
“I just never found the right person that clicked for me,” he said.
Meantime, you can bone up on Seasons 1-7 streaming now on Netflix.
MINNEAPOLIS — How much do you know about your grandma’s upbringing?
“The Stories From My Grandmother’s Hands” is a book that aims to show young Black children how their grandmas lived through beautiful illustrations and descriptions.
KARE 11 News at Noon shared more on Thursday about the impact that this book will have.
