Home & Garden
Beware garden thugs – invasive plants
The list of once-valued plants now considered invasive is long — and still growing.
Music
Can Minnesota protect its cultural resources from D.C. politics? Arts leaders weigh in
Minnesota leaders traded thoughts on protecting the state's cultural resources at the second Star Tribune Arts Forum.
Variety
Scene + Heard: Green Tie Affair
Guests to the Green Tie Affair were encouraged to wear green as a show of support for the Nature Conservancy, sponsor of the annual event.
Eat & Drink
'Thrilling, and unexpected': Minnesota chefs recall James Beard award wins
James Beard award-winning chefs share what it's like to win the food world's Oscar.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: The XX, Hurray for the Riff Raff
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Books
Review: 'The History of the Future: American Essays,' by Edward McPherson
NONFICTION: Essays probe nation's incongruous trajectory, with an eye on the future.
Books
Review: 'Stars Over Clear Lake,' by Loretta Ellsworth.
FICTION: The famous Surf Ballroom is the setting for this wartime love triangle.
Books
Review: 'Into the Water,' by Paula Hawkins
FICTION: The author of "The Girl on the Train" dials up another terrifying suspense story, with twists and turns.
Books
Review: 'The Bride Price,' by Mai Neng Moua
NONFICTION: A young woman';s rejection of a "bride price" causes a family rift.
Local
5 more cases of measles include first outside Hennepin County
Five more cases of measles in Minnesota were reported Thursday, bringing the total to 29. Health officials also announced that the outbreak has spread to Stearns County.
Eat & Drink
Mercy in downtown Mpls. ignites backlash against double-patty cheeseburgers
Chef Mike Rakun uses steak trimmings to beef up the flavor, and the juices. The happy hour price? Even better.
Music
Details of Prince's expanded 'Purple Rain' reissue revealed, coming June 23
Warner Bros. unveiled the full track listings with all the extras, including an album of unreleased tracks and a live DVD.
Travel
Bikes and food shine in weekend in Atlanta
A bicycle tour and popular restaurants make for a perfect 72 hours in A-town for a woman and her two daughters.
Travel
The world's best undiscovered beaches
These five spots won't stay secret much longer.
Variety
St. Paul, Mpls. consider regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb
The expected flood of visitors to Minnesota during next year's Super Bowl creates a deadline for cities to establish regulations.
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