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Meet the Minnesotan who helped launch the careers of Lewis Black and other comedy stars

Meet the Minnesotan who helped launch the careers of Lewis Black and other comedy stars

Dan Schlissel makes edgy new comedy the old-fashioned way. He's the owner of Stand Up Records, one of the country's premier indie comedy labels.
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5 Minneapolis distilleries offer cocktails with local flavor
Eat & Drink

5 Minneapolis distilleries offer cocktails with local flavor

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The Twin Cities' distillery room scene has taken off with force in the past year and a half. These five distilleries with cocktail rooms offer local flavor in a glass.
  • From concrete to Chartreuse: Welcome to Minnesota's craft cocktail rooms
Italian Eatery serves up success in south Minneapolis, but there's a big but
Eat & Drink

Italian Eatery serves up success in south Minneapolis, but there's a big but 

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REVIEW: The meals go beyond the usual suspects. Think brunch, for starters. However, there is one area where the kitchen's wobbliness is most evident: the pasta.
  • Restaurant review: Italian Eatery
Viral video hoax prompts social media blowback for KDWB's Dave Ryan
TV & Media

Viral video hoax prompts social media blowback for KDWB's Dave Ryan

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KDWB's Dave Ryan was blasted on social media Tuesday after a video of him being rude to a restaurant server made the rounds on the internet.
Alton Brown, showman of food TV, pulls back the curtain on his private life
Books

Alton Brown, showman of food TV, pulls back the curtain on his private life

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He is a private, politically conservative Southerner who sometimes carries a Bible and a firearm. And he is probably much smarter than you.
  • Anthony Bourdain separates from wife Ottavia after 9 years
Twin Cities-based actor is having a Glamour moment
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Twin Cities-based actor is having a Glamour moment

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Sun Mee Chomet, who is in 'The Last Firefly' that premieres at the Children's Theatre Friday, is featured in photos and video in the style magazine
Kindergarten is off to a rocky start – what's a parent to do?
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Kindergarten is off to a rocky start – what's a parent to do?

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I'm trying to keep my cool while respecting my kindergartner's emotions. But what if the situation doesn't improve?
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Why is Minneapolis a top 10 place to live for millennials? Two words: Office snacks

September 27
An abundance of office snacks and good salaries make it a great time to be a millennial worker in Minneapolis.
  • A replacement for children? Millennials are picking pets over people
TV & Media

TV viewers worldwide will have their eyes on Minnesota as Ryder Cup tees off

September 27
This weekend's Ryder Cup will be the year's most-watched sports event in the U.S.
  • Celebrity round at the Ryder Cup
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Local cider maker returns for Minneapolis dinner

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Six more potential heirs file challenges in Prince estate case

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Missing mist? How to help your kids handle the flu shot

September 27
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Raw: Two arrested at 'Dancing With the Stars'

01:28Los Angeles police say two men were arrested on suspicion of criminal trespassing, after allegedly rushing the stage at 'Dancing with the Stars' in Los Angeles on Monday night. Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte had just performed.

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