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"In all of our lives, there is something positive that we can find,” says Mary Jo Kreitzer, founder and director of the Earl E. Bakken Center for Sp

How 'an attitude of gratitude' can improve your life

Proponents of counting your blessings say not only is it easy, it works.
Hearing protection is being seen more often at music venues.
Music

Are you ready to rock? Just don't forget your earplugs

November 17
More rock and classical fans (and musicians) are protecting their ears from loud performances.
There’s no cure for the annoying common cold -- just let nature take its course.
Variety

How much do you know about the common cold?

November 16
A Mayo Clinic expert on cold weather, if zinc can help, when to see a doctor and if there's a cold vaccine on the way.
The 446-acre National Arboretum features 9 ½ miles of winding roadways that pass impressive collections.
Variety

Five places most tourists miss in Washington, D.C.

November 16
Discovering the less-explored pockets of Washington, D.C.
Nathaniel Fuller and Charity Jones share the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the Guthrie production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Stage & Arts

A tale of two Scrooges – one male, one female – in Guthrie Theater's 'A Christmas Carol'

November 15
Nathaniel Fuller steps back into a signature role while Charity Jones takes an increased one — both as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Missy Mazzoli’s work is increasingly being embraced by U.S. orchestras and opera companies.
Music

Composer Missy Mazzoli talks politics, music and gender equity ahead of SPCO concerts

November 15
One of the country's brightest young composers, Missy Mazzoli is vocal about gender inequality in the music world.
Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois offer seasonal treats in “Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day.”
Eat & Drink

Minneapolis bakers tell you how to make holiday breads in 5 minutes

November 15
The bread-in-5 duo is back, this time with more butter, to the delight of one of the authors.
Variety

Green Bay's new Titletown expands the Packers' football mecca

November 17
Green Bay complex invites football fans to stay and play nearby.
Variety

Lileks: Let's move Thanksgiving to another day

November 16
We have no idea when the first Thanksgiving really took place. It could have been a Monday in September.
Variety

Scene + Heard: YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities Gala

November 15
Variety

The tale of a Minnesota man, his children and a nearly empty tank of gas in Lesotho

November 16
Eat & Drink

3 cheers for these 5 Twin Cities neighborhood bakeries

November 16
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ABC's 'Black-ish' goes crazy for Prince in landmark episode

00:36The TV series will pay tribute to the Purple One on this week's big episode.

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