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August 1, 2015

Scene and Heard: Flow

A look at the thriving arts scene on the Northside.
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August 1, 2015

New Orleans 10 years ago

When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Star Tribune journalists Kyndell Harkness and Pam Louwagie were among those reporting the story.
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August 1, 2015
A Delta plane lands at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Desk: Best ways to use your Delta SkyMiles

Changes are coming again to Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles program. On June 1, 2016, the number of miles needed to book an award flight may go up significantly.
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August 1, 2015

New Orleans, 10 years after Katrina.

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, the city proves its resilience in surprising new ways, but the old magic endures.
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August 1, 2015
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Home Plan: Age-old Euro-style updated for today

This French Country-influenced exterior showcases a stone-covered turret for curb appeal.
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August 1, 2015
A secret, terraced garden: Stephanie and Fred Groth's backyard garden in Eagan may be small but packs a lot of punch, both in color and variety.

From Minneapolis to Northfield, here are our most beautiful gardens

This year's winning gardens in our annual Beautiful Gardens contest run the gamut, from a haven for wildlife to an oasis for grandkids.
Variety
August 1, 2015

AIA Minnesota Home of the Month: Art drove the design of a Lake Superior retreat

The art-savvy owners of a meticulously crafted retreat in Bayfield, Wis., had one goal in mind: "We built the house for our paintings." And, of course, for the sweeping views of nature's ultimate work of art — Lake Superior.
Video
August 1, 2015
Streetscapes: Dinkytown USA

Streetscapes: Dinkytown USA

A look at the history of our new Historic District. What exactly is historic about Dinkytown, anyway?
Music
August 1, 2015
Calum Hood of 5 Seconds of Summer performed at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. on Friday July 31, 2015.

5 Seconds of Summer tries new direction for boy bands

Review: The former 1D tour mates filled the X.
Variety
July 31, 2015

5 Seconds of Summer in concert

Hey Violet opened for 5 Seconds of Summer at the Xcel Center, Friday, July 31.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
The Marshall, a large new apartment building on the site of the former Marshall-University High School in Dinkytown, also houses a Target Express stor

Streetscapes: Dinkytown manages to stay weird, despite change

Dinkytown always seems to be facing ruinous change. Somehow it hangs onto its ragged charm.
Variety
July 31, 2015

Home of the Month: Art drove the design of a Lake Superior retreat in Bayfield, Wis.

The owners of a meticulously crafted retreat can savor the views of Lake Superior – and of their paintings, antiques and books.
Variety
July 31, 2015

Clown camp

A Minnesota -based camp educates the next class of clowns.
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July 31, 2015

Gallery: Dinkytown then and now

Does a new historic designation in the Minneapolis neighborhood make sense?
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July 31, 2015

Renting and the Law: Roommate's friend has overstayed his welcome

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July 31, 2015

The face of a clown

A portfolio from Clown Arts Camp.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015

Theater spotlight: 'The Pirates of Penzance'

Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
Corporate conference rooms are the stage for Judge as speaking coach.

Shawn Judge: Helping corporate execs shine in the spotlight

Shawn Judge now helps business executives shine in the spotlight.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
Jodi Kellogg works in risk management ­assessment for acounting giant KPMG in Minneapolis.

Jodi Kellogg: Trading the footlights for a skyscraper office

Jodi Kellogg traded the footlights for a day job in the skyscraper offices of a high-powered accounting firm.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
Jared Oxborough now sells real estate; he’s pictured at a listing in East Calhoun in Minneapolis.

Jared Oxborough: A longing for real estate, and a real life

The potential for a normal social life and bigger money redirected Jared Oxborough toward the real estate world.

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