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Kristin Tillotson

Reporter | Lifestyle

Phone: 612-673-7046

Kristin Tillotson finds writing inspiration in the pursed lips, bloviating and passive-aggression of others. Also flowers and kittens. In her 16 years at the Star Tribune she has covered the culture front from fashion, film, books, nightlife and the arts to the lives of Somali immigrants. She has a soft spot for dogs, but not books about them.
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Re-crafting a violin masterpiece

A doctor and two violinmakers combine their talents to nearly exactly copy a priceless instrument.

Updated: January 26, 2012, - 06:41 AM

May I have my autograph?

Paul Schmelzer has an unusual way of collecting autographs from the famous -- he asks them to sign his name instead of theirs.

Updated: January 24, 2012, - 02:05 PM

To attract women, men can turn into big spenders

A U of M-led study finds that guys are more rash with their cash when they live in a city where there are fewer single women than men.

Updated: January 20, 2012, - 06:32 PM

What's in a (last) name?

New brides are returning to an old custom. They're adopting their husband's last name because they want to, not because they feel they have to.

Updated: January 16, 2012, - 10:24 AM

Miss snow? Make it and fake it

The fake-snow business is double what it was last year.

Updated: January 11, 2012, - 02:57 PM

To some women, 'vocal fry' is sizzling

A husky speech pattern trending among young women may be harmless, unless they're professional singers.

Updated: January 10, 2012, - 03:41 PM

Trail cams not just for hunters anymore

Trail cameras, once used mostly by hunters and wildlife researchers, are moving into the suburban back yard.

Updated: January 08, 2012, - 06:01 PM

Snow sculptors carve their way to China

A group of Minnesota snow sculptors has been invited to one of the world's most prestigious international competitions.

Updated: January 06, 2012, - 03:05 PM

Bridal company says 'sorry' for destroying gowns

David's Bridal, the parent company of Priscilla of Boston, has apologized for the deliberate trashing of $4,000 bridal gowns. The company also said that "wherever possible" they will donate all remaining gowns from the defunct 19-store chain.

Updated: January 05, 2012, - 01:38 PM

¿Hablas telenovela?

For viewers mourning the end of soap operas, the Spanish-language serial dramas known as telenovelas offer a fast-paced, over-the-top alternative. Now some come with English captions.

Updated: January 05, 2012, - 09:16 AM