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What helps Minnesota seniors age in place? U researcher has some clues
Researcher finds it's the little things — like benches and safe crosswalks — that make life better for aging Minnesotans.
Music
Former SPCO maestro presides over sexy, daring Minnesota Orchestra program
Review: Former SPCO maestro expertly guides works by Mendelssohn, Bartok and Thomas Ades.
Stage & Arts
Interracial families are focus of buzzworthy painter's new Minneapolis show
In a new exhibit, artist Leslie Barlow uses a surprising mix of paints to depict interracial couples and families.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett at the State, Destiny Roberts at the Southern
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Music
Why are Minnesotans so quick with standing ovations? A newcomer investigates
It's supposed to be the ultimate accolade for concerts and theater productions. Why, then, do Minnesotans hop to their feet for almost every show?
Music
Jack Brass Band is blowing up Mardi Gras in Minnesota
The eight-man ensemble has the NOLA street cred to be Fat Tuesday ambassadors.
Movies
'La La Land' stars aren't alone on the musical path to the Oscars
The stars of "La La Land" are triple threats in a more musically-minded Hollywood.
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Lileks: It's Girl Scout cookie season, and resistance is futile
He tries to abstain but still ends up in the thick of things with Thin Mints.
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Rosenblum: There's a big battle to save author Brenda Ueland's little house in Linden Hills
A 117-year-old Minneapolis farmhouse is ripe for teardown, but preservationists think it's worth saving.
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