Variety
September 24, 2017
It was Garrison Keillor live, the humorist without the Powdermilk biscuits

It was Garrison Keillor live, the humorist without the Powdermilk biscuits

In a program at Bethel University, he reflected on life at age 75.
Variety
September 23, 2017
Roberto Sanchez cooked up a falafel in the kitchen of Alimama's Mediterranean Grill, which now uses some Styrofoam boxes.

'Green To Go' could be rule for St. Paul eateries

City Council will vote next month on Earth-friendly food containers and cups.
TV & Media
September 23, 2017
Courtney Godfrey, Fox 9 reporter

Fox 9 reporter shares story about losing her lower leg in boating accident

Courtney Godfrey fell overboard and her foot became entangled in the boat's propeller.
Variety
September 23, 2017
Rabbi Mendel Alperowitz has moved his family from Brooklyn, NY, to Sioux Falls, S.D. to be the first Rabbi to live in the state since late 1970's.

N.Y. transplant is S. Dakota's lone rabbi: 'You really see what God made here'

South Dakota was the only state without a full-time rabbi. A 27-year-old who moved from Brooklyn with his family is trying to fill that void.
Books
September 23, 2017
How can you choose?

In the event of a catastrophe, which books would you save?

Variety
September 23, 2017
The recent death of composer and lyricist Michael Friedman from AIDS-related causes serves as a reminder to remain vigilant in fighting HIV.

Rosenblum: Death of hockey musical composer calls for renewed vigilance in AIDS fight

Michael Friedman died Sept. 9, just days before "The Abominables" opened at Minneapolis' Children's Theatre Company.
Variety
September 23, 2017
Attention, shoppers: Here's some music for you to "enjoy" while you look for produce.

Lileks: More music in more stores? Hurrah!

Shopping in silence isn't an option anymore.
Home & Garden
September 23, 2017
This remodeled 1961 rambler in New Hope has new curb appeal.

New Hope rambler transformed into modern dream home

Ready to downsize and set the stage for aging in place, a design pro created her own dream home in a 1961 rambler in New Hope.
Home & Garden
September 23, 2017

New Hope rambler transformed into modern dream home

Ready to downsize and set the stage for aging in place, a design pro created her own dream home in a 1961 rambler in New Hope.
Travel
September 23, 2017
In an undated handout image, a bar at the Lodge Kohler in Green Bay, Wis. A number of new hotels are catering to sports fans looking to stay close to

Travel briefs: Lodge Kohler caters to packers fans; Bible museum to open

Variety
September 23, 2017
-- PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE OCT. 16, 2016. -- Jo Malone applies lotion on a customer at her Jo Loves store

A simple scent can fix your travel woes

Fragrance guru Jo Malone has a scent for nearly any travel situation.
Home & Garden
September 23, 2017
A 1980s kitchen makeover features an island wrapped in granite and mosaic glass tile.

An '80s kitchen in Minnetonka gets a cost-effective makeover — without replacing the cabinets

A cost-effective '80s kitchen makeover reused existing cabinets while adding new, eye-pleasing elements.
Home & Garden
September 23, 2017
Design Within Reach, a modern furniture retailer, is the Galleria's newest tenant to open in its expansion. ]Richard Tsong-Taatarii ï richard.tso

Design Within Reach opens in Galleria, designer sample sale and growing garlic

Home & Garden
September 23, 2017
Memo Chalk Jar, $10 at joannehudson.com. (Joanne Hudson) ORG XMIT: 1209854

Four products to simplify your life

Variety
September 23, 2017
An exhibit at the Goldstein Museum of Design shows how Dutch policies promote housing that caters to diverse uses and income levels.

Does Netherlands hold key to diversity needs in Twin Cities housing?

Twin Cities housing doesn't meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population. The Netherlands may be a model.
Books
September 22, 2017

Readers recommend books: 'Dublin Murder Squad'

Music
September 22, 2017

Pick Six: Praise for Midnight Oil, Marty Stuart, Grant Hart, Rhiannon Giddens, 'Aladdin,' ZZ Top

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
TV & Media
September 22, 2017
"The Recollection Dissipation" -- Pictured: Penny (Kaley Cuoco). Sheldon pushes himself to the limit when he collaborates on projects with Leonard and

Neal Justin's TV picks for Sept. 24-28: 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'American High School,' 'Law & Order True Crime'

Movies
September 22, 2017
In this image released by Lionsgate, Kumail Nanjiani, left, and Zoe Kazan appear in a scene from,"The Big Sick." The film, written by Nanjiani and his

Home video: 'The Big Sick' is a modern love story

Variety
September 22, 2017
Kate Eastman (Juliet) and Ryan-James Hatanaka (Romeo) in the Guthrie Theater's production of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, directed by Jo

Best of the Week: 'Romeo and Juliet,' Wynton Marsalis, Zakk Sabbath, 'The Abominables,' more

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