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Home Plan: Space-savvy Craftsman ranch
This plan combines the best assets of Craftsman style with an easy-to-navigate ranch layout.
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Early fall is prime time to tackle lawn improvement
Tackling a few chores in early fall will help produce enviable grass next spring and summer.
Stage & Arts
Broadway costuming star William Ivey Long dresses up 'Cinderella'
Six-time Tony winner William Ivey Long is the man Broadway looks to for color and style.
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Withering Glance: Let's play another fun round of Would It Kill You?
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, etiquette, culture, relationships, grooming and more. Today, Would It Kill You?
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Photos: Next-level water fun with 'Tarzan Boat'
This all-in-one mobile water adventure raft was created in Tennessee.
Explore the area's fall colors with our interactive guide
Pining for a look at nature's annual art exhibit around Minnesota? Check our interactive guide to fall colors -- where to find which trees and why leaves change at all. Don't forget to tweet us photos at #stribfallcolor.
Stage & Arts
Teresa Engeltjes helps Minneapolis' Circa Gallery widen its circle
As the Minneapolis gallery prepares for its 25th anniversary this fall, its director is drawing in fresh collaborators.
Stage & Arts
For Twin Cities actor Ricardo Vazquez, it's forward march
Fast building a reputation on the local stage, the young actor steps up for "Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue."
Music
Pianist Natasha Paremski rocks another Russian heavyweight with Minnesota Orchestra
After a splashy Minnesota Orchestra debut last year with the "Rach 3," pianist Natasha Paremski will tackle Tchaikovsky next.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks State Fair grandstand like it's 1977
The Southern rock standard bearers sounded forceful even though singer Johnny Van Zant was nonchalant.
Stage & Arts
Children's Theatre dreams big for 'Akeelah and the Bee'
Children's Theatre has high hopes for "Akeelah and the Bee," which will get an East Coast showcase after its local premiere.
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