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Every Minnesota town should have a motto, and boy there are some doozies
Mottoes aim to share civic pride, even if some fall short of a shout-out.
Music
Prince superfans snap up Paisley Park tour tickets
Fans expressed delight that they'll be able to see some of their idol's belongings.
Books
REVIEW: 'How I Became a North Korean,' by Krys Lee
FICTION: In this elegant, devastating novel, three teenagers fight for survival and freedom.
Books
REVIEW: 'Newcomers,' by Lojze Kovacic, translated from the Slovenian by Michael Biggins
FICTION: "Newcomers" is an autobiographical novel about a Slovenian family trying to integrate in a hostile society.
Books
REVIEW: 'Still Here,' by Lara Vapnyar
FICTION: A group of Russian ex-pats in the United States try to make sense of life and technology in their new home.
Books
REVIEW: 'The Grand Tour,' by Adam O'Fallon Price
FICTION: A caustically droll and unexpectedly moving novel in which an alcoholic writer and his biggest fan travel the country on a catastrophic book tour.
TV & Media
TV's 'You're the Worst' and 'Better Things' offer better roles for women
Women get to be as screwed up as that other gender in two mesmerizing series.
Music
Prince & the Revolution: Who are they, and where are they now?
What has everyone been doing all these years? We catch up with Wendy, Lisa and other members of the Revolution.
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Lost in the beauty on Ireland's Wicklow Way
A solo hike on Ireland's oldest marked trail turns up scenic beauty and new friends.
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Vacationing while sick? Slow down the pace
It was Day Four of a family trip to Madeline Island, and I sat listless in the armless chair beside the doctor's desk, recounting my woes.
Music
How did Mpls. land Metallica's only summer concert? Lars Ulrich dishes
Drummer Lars Ulrich talked new album and local history backstage at U.S. Bank Stadium last weekend.
Music
Do the Dixie Chicks' sold-out State Fair concerts mean the end of controversy?
Natalie Maines & Co. play to 30,000 fans at the grandstand, with or without forgiveness.
Music
Dez Dickerson and André Cymone: Why these early Prince collaborators joined the Revolution's tribute concerts
These early Prince partners talk about their relationship with Prince and their involvement in the Revolution's tribute concerts.
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