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Take a closer look at remade Nicollet Mall in Mpls.
After $50 million and 28 disruptive months of construction, the barriers have finally come down on Nicollet Mall, marking its third remake in a half-century.
TV & Media
Macalester grad comes up short in 'Jeopardy' Tournament of Champions
Austin Rogers finishes third in two-day finals.
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In praise of the lowly cranberry, a manifesto for change
How well do you know the significance of one of our native fruits?
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How to deal with dogs that gulp their food
Here are some ways to slow your dog's dinner hour without feeding it more.
Music
Eaux Claires fest changes dates again, now opposite Basilica party in 2018
Justin Vernon's hometown camp-out put advance tickets on sale for its July 6-7 run, but the lineup is still TBA.
Books
REVIEW: 'The Revolution of Marina M.,' by Janet Fitch
FICTION: Janet Fitch emerges with a historical novel of Dostoevskian proportions.
Books
REVIEW: 'Seven Days of Us,' by Francesca Hornak
FICTION: A London family of four reunites at Christmas but must stay together under quarantine.
Books
REVIEW: 'Mrs. Osmond,' by John Banville
FICTION: Not only does author John Banville resurrect the original's characters, he flawlessly channels the great writer's ornate style.
Books
REVIEW: 'The Story of Arthur Truluv,' by Elizabeth Berg
FICTION: Elizabeth Berg's engaging novel is peopled with warmhearted characters who find their own lives enriched when they step out of their routine to help others.
Books
REVIEW: 'Prairie Fires, the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder,' by Caroline Fraser
NONFICTION: The definitive biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder richly demythologizes the life and times of one of America's most treasured authors.
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Tickets for Jimmy Fallon in Mpls. after Super Bowl available Dec. 22
Tickets won't be available until Dec. 22.
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The American Writers Museum highlights writers from William Faulkner to Harriet Beecher Stowe
The ambitious new museum in Chicago showcases the country's great literary wealth.
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