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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden officially announces June 3 opening date
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden re-opens to the public with 18 new artworks
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Bach, bluegrass and famous Finns: VocalEssence announces its 2017-18 season
The choral organization spans genres in its 49th season, which starts in September.
Books
Minn. prof deemed funniest person in America debuts adult coloring book
Julie Schumacher's new coloring book (yes, you read that right) skewers the world of academe.
West Metro
State: Chaska nursing home negligence killed resident who fell into 155-degree laundry water
Staff had a habit of propping open a laundry room door; resident fell into a catch basin and was severely burned.
Stage & Arts
In 150 words or less, what's a good arts idea for St. Paul?
Friday is the deadline for the annual Knight Arts Challenge, which offers dollars for projects that enrich the city.
Eat & Drink
Ask the Critic: Which Twin Cities restaurants are worth 4-star reviews?
You recently gave Restaurant Alma and Cafe Alma a four-star review. What other Twin Cities restaurants merit such a rating?
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Bring on the rosé — it's time to drink pink
This lovely salmon-colored wine suits the warmer days of spring.
Celebrities
Ex-Tom Barnard sidekick Terri Traen no longer working at KQRS
The longtime Tom Barnard sidekick has apparently lost her afternoon show.
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Longtime New Ulm Journal publisher dies at 65
Fenske died at his home in New Ulm on April 7. He would have turned 66 on April 22.
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Popular Excelsior restaurant opening second outpost near 50th and France
Coalition, which serves American fusion comfort food, will open in late May.
Stage & Arts
'Wiesenthal' confronts evil with humor, pathos
REVIEW: Tom Dugan's solo show about the Nazi-hunting "Jewish James Bond" stirs emotions at Illusion.
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Minnesota's prom-going girls use Facebook to vet their dresses
High school students turn to social media before they say "yes" to the prom dress.
Eat & Drink
High demand causes new St. Paul vegan restaurant to close temporarily
J. Selby's closed down just days after opening due to food and staff shortage.
Stunt or trend? Nordstrom under fire for selling $425 jeans covered in fake mud
Reminiscent of every child's elementary school playground days, the jeans appear to have been smeared with mud on the knees, thighs and crotch. But they will cost you.
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Mia Chung, Jessica Huang, among Jerome Fellowship winners
The annual awards, announced Wednesday, has enriched the field by supporting playwrights. Past recipients include Lee Blessing and August Wilson.
Movies
'Silence of the Lambs' director Jonathan Demme dies at 73
Jonathan Demme, who won an Oscar for directing "The Silence of the Lambs," died Wednesday morning in New York at the age of 73.
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