TV & Media
October 20, 2016
Joan Marcus photo Phillipa Soo and Lin-Manuel Miranda in "Hamilton."

TV picks for Oct. 21-23: 'Walking Dead,' 'Hamilton's America,' 'Prince: Purple Reign,' 'Dirk Gently'

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October 20, 2016
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How will America's older voters vote?

Why the conventional wisdom about older voters' preferences may be wrong.
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October 20, 2016
A group of Democrats from the 36th and 43rd Districts gather to watch Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first 2

Where Clinton and Trump stand on retirement security

Experts agree — both candidates need to say more about retirement.
Variety
October 20, 2016
Diane Rehm, host of public radio's "The Diane Rehm Show," plans to retire from the program next year. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)

Diane Rehm on retiring from NPR

At 80, the acclaimed broadcaster is looking forward.
Variety
October 20, 2016
Morris Day performs during a tribute concert honoring the late musician Prince at Xcel Arena, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in St. Paul, Minn. Prince died

Artcetera: Stevie Wonder hits First Avenue, SPCO hits NYC, more

Music
October 20, 2016
St. Paul band Communist Daughter includes, from left, Molly and John Solomon, Al Weiers, Dillon Marchus, Steven Yasgar and Adam Switlick.

Communist Daughter's new album arrives at last

The band delivers a new LP of lush pop-rock arrangements.
Stage & Arts
October 20, 2016
"Stomp" at the Ordway. Photo by Steve McNicholas

Taking the pulse of 'Stomp' after 30 years

REVIEW: The percussive ballet still has the capacity to make some noise.
Variety
October 20, 2016
Victoria Beckham, British designer and former pop star, will sell a line of products in a collaboration with Target next spring.

Target partners with Victoria Beckham on new clothing line

Target's next design collaboration, which will hit stores in April, will be with style icon and former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham
Variety
October 20, 2016

'Molly on the Range': Food blogger lives her dream on N.D. farm

New cookbook "Molly on the Range" draws on Chinese/Jewish heritage.
TV & Media
October 20, 2016
TV watching linked to higher levels of belly fat, a University of Minnesota study shows.

Belly up to the TV: Binge watching could lead to more stomach fat

Binge watchers, you may want to hit the pause button for this: watching TV has been linked to more belly fat — even for people who exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.
Eat & Drink
October 20, 2016
Look who's back in a kitchen after 10 years: ex-Cosmos chef Seth Bixby Daugherty

Look who's back in a kitchen after 10 years: ex-Cosmos chef Seth Bixby Daugherty

The former Cosmos chef has (quietly) returned to a hotel restaurant, the Blue Birch at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka.
Variety
October 20, 2016

Join us for a 'Willy Wonka' movie night at Heights Theater

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October 20, 2016

Ex-etiquette: Forbidding calls, texts to ex, sends wrong message

Variety
October 19, 2016

Style calendar

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October 19, 2016

Recipe: Tarte Tatin

Stage & Arts
October 19, 2016

Minimalist dance by Pavel Zuštiak at the Walker

Local
October 19, 2016

U sued over fetal tissue research

Anti-abortion activists say state statute violated.
TV & Media
October 19, 2016
Ryan McCartan on the set of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," in Toronto, April 15, 2016. A remake of the cult classic movie musical is coming to Fox O

Minnesotans look back at 'Rocky Horror Picture' memories

A new TV revamp of "Rocky Horror" may be good fun, but the original film wasn't just a freak show. It was a safe zone.
Eat & Drink
October 19, 2016
Lee Carter, one of five founders of Big Watt Cold Beverage Co., checked a cold press sample at Burning Brothers Brewing in St. Paul.

Five Watt coffee upstart has big plans for Twin Cities

Variety
October 19, 2016

5 more excellent Twin Cities boutiques

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