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Movies
5 headaches that wrack movie theaters in 2015
This should be a dream year for movie-theater owners, with a record box-office take in the works. But theater executives still wake up punching the pillow some nights. Here's why.
Stage & Arts
Flint Hills Int'l Children's Festival features Ugandan flutist, juggling and more
The fest celebrates its 15th anniversary with performances in and around St. Paul's Rice Park and Ordway Center.
Movies
Home video review: 'Seventh Son' is medieval magic fest with Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore
"Seventh Son" is a medieval magic fest based on the Joseph Delaney book in which a mystical warrior (Jeff Bridges) trains a young apprentice to battle supernatural forces.
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Video game review: 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' is a big winner
Ever since "The Witcher's" 2007 debut, the series has been raising the bar for choice and consequence in role-playing games.
Music
Taste
Reach for the honey with a new cookbook by Minnesota author
Which came first, the bees or the honey? It's a question worth asking Sue Doeden, a beekeeper who has written "Homemade With Honey" (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 146 pages, $17.95).
Stage & Arts
Play at Pillsbury House resonates in age of 'Black Lives Matter'
Marcus Gardley's "The Gospel of Lovingkindness" shows the humanity of a killer and his victim – both young black men – and their families.
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Withering Glance: Irritating? Tacky? Dumb? We'll be the judges of that
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, etiquette, culture, relationships, grooming and more. Today, Minnesota Nice?
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Midwest Traveler: Hibbing offers Bob Dylan sites, magnificent high school and iron mines
There are plenty of things to see in Hibbing — and they're not just Bob Dylan-related.
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Travel Desk: Readers recommend Charleston, S.C., other weekend getaways
Last week, I asked for help generating ideas for a women-only weekend away. Denver, New York City, Albuquerque and others came up. But one city dominated: Charleston, S.C.
Tour highlights midcentury modern Rapson homes in University Grove
Architect Ralph Rapson's midcentury modern gems in University Grove will be showcased on upcoming tour, part of a national symposium.
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Memorial Day weekend could see most road trips in years
Summer starts with Memorial Day weekend, and this year more of us will be going places.
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Downtown Disney emerging as a stand-alone attraction
The outdoor mall delivers a Disney experience, plus a touch of Minnesota, but without hefty admission and parking fees.
Music
Soundset 2015 already declared a sell-out, schedule released
Sunday's eighth annual hip-hop festival at Canterbury Park once again sold out in advance.
Celebrities
General Mills pulls ads from '19 Kids and Counting' after molestation scandal
As the sexual molestation scandal surrounding "19 Kids" star Josh Duggar gains more attention, food manufacturing giant General Mills is hitting the TLC reality show in the pocketbook.
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