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December 5, 2016
A living room addition with a built-in bookcase and views of the wooded landscape was part of an extensive home renovation by Albertsson Hansen Archit

A 1960s house in Deephaven is reborn as a New England-style colonial

A renovated 1960s home in Deephaven captures the spirit of an old New England colonial to create the home that its owners had always imagined. It's the AIA Minnesota Home of the Month.
Music
December 5, 2016
Once more with 'Purpose:' Bieber to tackle U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 18

Once more with 'Purpose:' Bieber to tackle U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 18

The Minneapolis date is only the third scheduled date on the Biebs' first U.S. stadium tour, and follows a sold-out Target Center show this past June.
Variety
December 4, 2016

Calendar celebrates Star Tribune's 150th anniversary

Music
December 4, 2016
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's bagpipe quartet, right, joined the New Standards for a Pogues classic at the State Theatre.

New Standards stay merry, despite a messy 2016

Review: New twists and current events kept the holiday shows fresh in their 10th year.
Stage & Arts
December 4, 2016
Tod Petersen in "A Christmas Carole Petersen."

Latte Da's 'Christmas Carole Petersen' wishes us a happy holiday, sincerely

REVIEW: After an eight-year absence, "A Christmas Carole Petersen" retains its funny-sweet, heart-on-sleeve appeal.
TV & Media
December 4, 2016
Models of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, from left, Portuguese model Sara Sampaio, left, US model Jasmine Tookes, Swedish model Elsa Hosk, Brazil

TV picks for Dec. 5: 'Showtime at the Apollo,' 'Victoria's Secret,' 'Timber Creek Lodge'

Music
December 4, 2016

Best classical concerts of the week: SPCO plays the Brandenburg Concertos, Minnesota Orchestra partners with Shiloh Temple

Variety
December 4, 2016
Members of the Giving Voice Chorus ORG XMIT: MIN1612011501283713

The Monday briefing: Songs of healing

Books
December 4, 2016

Reviews: 'The Six: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters,' by Laura Thompson, and 'The Wrong Side of Goodbye,' by Michael Connelly

TV & Media
December 4, 2016
fisher stevens (left) and kyle chandler in the television series "Early Edition"

TV Q&A: Too late for more 'Early Edition'

Variety
December 4, 2016

You could have puce and teal Christmas lights, if you're insane

Variety
December 4, 2016

Jesse Johnson soars as guitar hero in power trio marathon at First Avenue

Playing with ex-Prince sidemen Sonny Thompson and Michael Bland, the ex-Time guitarist created many magical moments.
Celebrities
December 4, 2016
One of the first things that Nicole Curtis does when acquiring a new home is go searching the walls for brick. Nicole is seen her exploring her Hillsi

'Rehab Addict' Nicole Curtis opens up in new book, calls Mpls. fight an 'uphill battle'

Nicole Curtis, star of the popular HGTV show, has written a candid memoir shaped by houses she's renovated.
Variety
December 3, 2016
Take a guided tour of an authentic 1875 Victorian Christmas at the Alexander Ramsey House.

Victorian Christmas decor, fairy gardens, 10 top trends for kitchens and baths

Stage & Arts
December 3, 2016
The everywhere artist, Adam Turman, His clean, dynamic murals crawl up the sides of breweries, in elementary schools, the lobby of downtown Minneapoli

You've seen his art all over Minnesota; now meet the real Adam Turman

Adam Turman's murals and prints are ubiquitous. What's next for the state's most visible artist?
Variety
December 3, 2016
Randy Adamsick put a plea on Facebook that he needed a kidney.

Kidney donation gives old friends from Minn. film industry 'amazing bond'

These two men hadn't spoken in 20 years, but when one of them needed a kidney, the other gave his friend the gift of life.
Variety
December 3, 2016
Longfellow Gardens, with its varied perennials and annuals attract Hummingbird. They start off at ground level, rising suddenly into the air, sometime

In focus: Flights of fancy

Celebrities
December 3, 2016
Garrison Keillor

Musician answers door to find 'terribly lost' Garrison Keillor looking for help

Nick Hallett has been listening to Garrison Keillor since he was 8. He never expected to find the radio man himself at his doorstep in the Sonoran Desert.
Music
December 3, 2016
Royal listings: A purple house that Prince owned and once lived in stood on this 1.5-acre lot before it was demolished in 2003. It has 246 feet of fro

Prince properties in Chanhassen are hitting the market and going fast

Several of late star's properties now for sale are drawing fast interest.

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