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Nebraska Panhandle holds High Plains vistas, kitsch and good grub
Reveling in the remote beauty of the western Nebraska Panhandle.
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Aruba sets out a full plate of sights, scents, tastes
From a rocky desert to Caribbean postcard views, Aruba was a good time.
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Minnesota Orchestra announces new 'sensory-friendly' concerts for patrons with autism
The project culminates this summer with a full sensory-friendly orchestra concert.
Books
Review: 'Future Home of the Living God,' by Louise Erdrich
FICTION: In "Future Home of the Living God," motherhood takes on new significance.
Books
What happens if your kids don't cherish books the way you raised them to?
You can't nag someone to read for pleasure.
Eat & Drink
New cookbook uncovers chef's roots: 'I am a New Englander'
Boston chef Matt Jennings has a new, gotta-have cookbook, and he's coming to the Twin Cities this week.
Music
No-cost concerts make Minnesota great for classical music freeloaders
A critic explores Minnesota's thriving ecosystem of no-cost classical recitals.
Local
Veterans, especially in rural Minnesota, look on as lawmakers try to overhaul health care
Lawmakers working to fix much-maligned Choice Program.
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Are fake 'service animals' in stores your pet peeve?
Before you starting telling the owners off, consider whether you're making false assumptions.
Stage & Arts
Music
LCD Soundsystem finds its groove again in buoyant Wilkins concert
Droll frontman James Murphy and his tight dance-rock octet rebounded from a seven-year lull.
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Disabled Anoka teen: 'I feel like nothing's in my path'
Despite her physical limitations, an Anoka teen tackles archery, cello and climbing.
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TV & Media
Role as mentally ill mom drew Rosie O'Donnell to Showtime series 'SMILF'
A challenging role drew O'Donnell to the new Showtime series "SMILF."
Movies
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' gets new TV spot during World Series
Among the new footage seen: Luke returns to the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon.
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