Variety
Boulder's biggest surprise? Doses of Minnesota Nice
This Rocky Mountain retreat is the place to go for mountain hikes, cozy cottages and a surprising dose of Minnesota Nice.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Insiders know how to find Volstead House's mammoth burger
Insiders know how to find Eagan's great-looking Volstead House. It's hidden behind a neighborhood burger joint. They also know to order the burger.
Variety
Why stores are better: A traditional experience with Santa and carols
With decorations, Santa and songs, stores offer a traditional experience you can't get online.
Movies
Kathy Bates jumped at chance to be part of 'Bad Santa 2'
Raunchy comedy "Bad Santa 2" was Oscar winner's chance to tackle "biker chick" role.
Variety
'The Brady Bunch' and blended families: Carol Brady offered a comforting slice of fiction
My education in stepfamilies began long before I became part of one. The Bradys made it look so easy.
Books
Review: 'The Whole Town's Talking,' by Fannie Flagg
FICTION: Fannie Flaggs' latest novel explores the origins of a fictitious Missouri town.
Books
Review: 'Him, Me, Muhammad Ali,' by Randa Jarrar
FICTION: Randa Jarrar explores questions of identity and familial connections in an interconnected world.
Books
Review: 'Kelly: The Cartoonist America Turns To,' edited by Ward Sutton
NONFICTION: In this collection of cartoons by the mythical cartoonist of the Onion, no cliche goes unexplored.
Books
Review: 'The Voynich Manuscript,' edited by Raymond Clemens
NONFICTION: This annotated facsimile of a 15th-century manuscript explores the mystery of its provenance, its language, and its meaning — but finds no real answers.
Music
Local music notes: Ryan Olcott's odd new act; Paisley goes 'Dark'
Former 12 Rods rocker steps out with his whirry new electronic act.
Books
Review: 'Shakespeare and Company: A History of the Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart,' edited by Krista Halverson
NONFICTION: An affectionate, gossipy history of the legendary Parisian bookstore Shakespeare and Co.
Celebrities
Self magazine to end print publication; editor-in-chief among 20 job cuts
Condé Nast will shutter the print edition of Self magazine, the publishing company announced on Thursday.
TV & Media
At 54, Conan O'Brien is still the bad boy of late-night TV
Conan O'Brien is one of comedy's elder statesmen. He just doesn't act like it.
Stage & Arts
Minn. parent of autistic child played part in Tony-winning 'Curious Incident'
It wasn't until cast members visited an autism services center that one star understood her character in the touring production of the Tony-winning play, which is visiting Minneapolis this week.
Variety
For a fake news year, why not a fake tree?
Artificial Christmas trees keep improving, but is that for the best?
Do wearing earbuds and grocery shopping really mix?
Rude fellow shoppers are making the grocery store an obstacle course.
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