The festival’s most brilliant non-headlining performance was delivered by mid-career artist Brittany Howard, 36, who reunited with Alabama Shakes after a seven-year hiatus. At Harriet Island, the happy-to-be-here singer showed the world that she’s a world-class vocalist of deep emotion and Etta Jamesian drama.

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival takes center stage in downtown St. Paul on Friday. This summer's headliners include Green Day and Hozier and tickets are still available.

Just in time for thousands of people to pour into St. Paul for the second day of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival on Harriet Island, Metro Transit announced that the Green Line had reopened Saturday afternoon, nearly two days ahead of schedule.