Stage & Arts
Actor sues Minn. Fringe Festival for refusing play about pedophile
Sean Neely accuses the festival of "false advertising" because it claims to be nonjuried.
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Steel Lustron homes in Minneapolis are a blast from the past
The durable steel Lustron homes in Minneapolis are a blast from the past— surviving examples of a midcentury design innovation.
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Before & After: $1 million yard makeover in Twin Cities suburb creates ultimate recreation destination
Mega-budget landscape makeover includes sport court, in-ground trampoline, pool and more.
TV & Media
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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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