Books
Review: 'The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley,' by Hannah Tinti
FICTION: Hannah Tinti defies curse of "second novel slump."
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Ozzy Osbourne will rock Treasure Island outdoors on Aug. 11
Guitarist Zakk Wylde will be in the band for the first tour since 2006.
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Books
Review: 'There Your Heart Lies,' by Mary Gordon
FICTION: A young Catholic woman sees atrocities, then recalls them late in life to her beloved granddaughter.
Books
REVIEW: "Small Hours" by Jennifer Kitses
FICTION: A novel told over 24 hours tells a taut tale of marriage under pressure.
Books
Review: 'A House Among the Trees,' by Julia Glass
FICTION: The complicated legacy of a beloved children's book author is revealed.
Books
Review: 'The Accomplished Guest,' stories by Ann Beattie
FICTION: Ann Beattie focuses on time running out in her new collection of short stories.
Books
REVIEW: 'The Jersey Brothers,' by Sally Mott Freeman
NONFICTION: A sweeping account of one family's determined effort to find a prisoner of war and bring him home.
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Lileks: Ever wonder which new fair foods don't make the list?
How can you really enjoy the Mighty Midway without a bucket of carp noses?
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One-sided talks are frustrating old friends
When a group of pals gets together, one woman talks so much the others can't get a word in edgewise.
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What's a 'mindfulness triathlon'? Find out July 1 in St. Paul
To gear up for the Wanderlust 108 triathlon, you might want to practice something that can be harder than running: sitting still.
Stage & Arts
Faces on Minnesota stages are becoming more diverse — but hardly 'colorblind'
Actors on Twin Cities stages increasingly reflect the diversity of their audiences. But they're hardly "colorblind."
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Scene + Heard: Dancing With the Twin Cities Celebrities
Dancers — professionals and novices alike — were the center of attention at the 2017 Dancing With the Twin Cities Celebrities fundraiser.
Eat & Drink
10 Minnesota eateries with spectacular food and waterfront views
With 10,000 lakes, we've got plenty of waterside dining.
Eat & Drink
Find a memorable burger at newest entry in the Mpls. food truck scene
Bushel & Peck, a mobile offshoot of the D'Amico & Partners cafe of the same name at the Mill City Museum, is embracing its burgers-and-fries skill set.
Stage & Arts
Review: Tap dance show by Kaleena Miller forgoes the flash and bears down on the beat
REVIEW: Rhythm rules Kaleena Miller's starkly staged "Shift," which features a different musician nightly adding to the percussive score.
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