Mike Waldron hugs a man in a stars and stripes outfit while standing on a stage.

Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets

Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
Two boys fly kites from the top of a lush tree in illustration from "The Mango Tree."
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12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring

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Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
Vibraphonist Steve Roehm, seen with his self-made "Roehmeo" instrument, has performed with the New Standards for almost 20 years and now also co-leads
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Meet the man setting a new standard for cool vibraphone music in Minnesota

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Steve Roehm pipes up to discuss a new album by his lesser-known group, the Neighborhood Quartet.
Starting as a teenager, 90-year-old Ted Pouliot has volunteered at the House of Charity longer than some of his fellow helpers have been alive. Seen h
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At 90, Minneapolis volunteer has lifetime of service

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He's been helping at the House of Charity since he was a teenager.
Violinist Daniel Hope and English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips perform as part of the Schubert Club's International Artist Series in St. Paul.
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Review: Violinist Daniel Hope offered romanticism and emotion in Schubert Club concert

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Hope performed works by César Franck and Maurice Ravel, among others, with English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips.
A pair of red women's slippers adorned with sparkles and a tiny bow toward the toe
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An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.

April 25
The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and the community forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
From left, Bent Paddle Brewing Company's Bryon and Karen Tonnis and Colin and Laura Mullen Thursday afternoon.
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6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup

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Start mapping your brewery tour now to sip these award-winnings beers, crowned this week at the annual international competition.
Music

Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue

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"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Travel

How my family aced our first-time trip to New York City

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Thousands of steps, music history and a Dylanesque sighting made up an immersive first-time visit to NYC.

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