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Black actors sweep early Oscars, as Viola Davis salutes Minnesota's August Wilson
Race was referenced several times in second hour of the Oscars.
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Jimmy Kimmel and Mahershala Ali set largely friendly tone at Oscars
The 89th Annual Academy Awards kicks off with a dance, dance, dance theme.
Movies
Hottest accessory on Oscars red carpet? A tiny blue ACLU ribbon
Oscar nominees wear blue ribbons on red carpet to support ACLU.
Stage & Arts
Contempo troupe's 'Balacobaco' is tribute to Rio, warmth, life
A fusion of influences is behind the buoyant movement in this show.
Movies
Home video review: 'Doctor Strange' whips up some magic
Marvel movies aren't always fully coherent, but they sure do entertain. "Doctor Strange" is no different.
Stage & Arts
Trump anxiety hits Minnesota arts groups, leaders
Proposal to cut NEA funding would have big impact in the state.
Stage & Arts
St. Paul's Penumbra Theatre founder Lou Bellamy wins 2017 Kay Sexton Award
Award honors those who have devoted a lifetime to literature and books.
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Eat & Drink
How a star bartender is shaking up Twin Cities cocktail culture
By mixing creativity with a shot of fun, Nick Kosevich's Bittercube is raising the bar across the Twin Cities.
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Minnetonka designer knows how to add personality to a rental
Who says an apartment has to look generic? A Minnetonka designer demonstrates how to add warmth, texture and personal style to a short-term home.
Music
Pick Six: Praise for Dakota Dave Hull, Maud Hixson, the Suburbs, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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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.
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