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My Good Life: Becoming my parents' own personal clipping service
How I've delighted my parents with news stories in the mail.
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Examples of ageism: Here are 12 that happen every day
Examples of ageist speech and behavior that are so common — and in many cases, well-meaning — that you might not even think much about them.
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How you can be a digital grandparent
The author of "Virtual Grandma" gives advice on grandparenting in the age of screens.
Home & Garden
How many billion birds are there in the world?
There are between 200 billion and 400 billion birds, give or take a few.
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One-day social media campaign highlights domestic abuse in the Twin Cities
Domestic abuse shelter asks people to post personal experiences.
Stage & Arts
'Music Man' delivers its irresistible pitch at Bloomington arts center
REVIEW: Artistry dazzles with showmanship in staging at Bloomington Center for the Arts.
Music
Imagine Dragons pick up steam in sold-out Xcel show
New tunes and heartfelt tributes gave the Vegas rockers more depth.
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In filmmaker Madsen Minax's 'Kairos Dirt,' every hole is a portal into another dream
Minax screens his latest otherworldy film at Bryant Lake Bowl on Thurs., Oct 19
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Minnesota kids react to the Boy Scouts' new gender-inclusive policy
Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts talk about scouting and what the policy change will mean to them.
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How having a sense of purpose keeps older adults healthy and happy
Experts advise spending more time on activities that bring joy or using work skills in a new way.
Stage & Arts
A magical, mysterious story hour at Red Eye Theater
REVIEW: Centered on a divorcee, new play at Red Eye Theater reflects on the stories we tell each other.
Stage & Arts
Old Log goes back to the '50s with 'Life Could Be a Dream'
REVIEW: Old Log Theatre puts another nickel in the jukebox musical "Life Could Be a Dream."
Music
Minneapolis punk haven Triple Rock Social Club to close around Thanksgiving
No reasons were cited for the decision to close the club, a beloved music venue 15 years running.
TV & Media
Books
Review: 'Who Reads Poetry,' edited by Fred Sasaki and Don Share
NONFICTION: People share their experiences with poetry in this collection of essays.
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Minnesotans sent in their favorite cat photos, and they're purrretty cute
Take a break from the depressing news to enjoy these cute Minnesota cats.
Vikings
Comedian Kevin Hart will perform in Minneapolis during Super Bowl weekend
The comic is the latest addition to the Super Bowl's superstar lineup.
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