Stage & Arts
November 19, 2017
"Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at Children's Theatre, with Reed Sigmund, left, and Natalie Tran, is one of the season's hottest tickets.

Ticket prices becoming moving target at some Twin Cities theaters

Dynamic pricing, which springs from the law of supply and demand is spreading to Minnesota entertainment venues.
TV & Media
November 18, 2017
This image released by Fox shows the Apu from the animated series "The Simpsons." The character is the subject of a documentary called ìThe Probl

TV picks for Nov. 19-23: 'The Problem With Apu,' 'Godless,' 'Anne of Green Gables'

Variety
November 18, 2017
Samuel L Jackson "Darius Kincaid" and Ryan Reynolds as "Michael Bryce" in THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD. Photo by Jack English.

This week's video releases

Books
November 18, 2017

SHELFTALKERS: Booksellers recommend books

Variety
November 18, 2017
Deep history, sandy beaches, Game of Thrones sites: It's no wonder trendsetters are hitting Croatia's Adriatic coast. The Brown Beach House pool.

Croatia, where Game of Thrones is filmed and culture runs deep

Cultural riches, sandy beaches, "Game of Thrones" sites: It's no wonder trendsetters are hitting Croatia's Adriatic coast.
Variety
November 18, 2017
In this July 28, 2017 photo, Liam Gallagher poses for a portrait to promote his latest album, "As You Were," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invisi

Best of the Week: 'Hip Hop Nutcracker,' Liam Gallagher, Noname, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'

Business
November 18, 2017
Organic dairy farmer Kevin Stuedemann talked about the difficulties of owning a small operation as he wandered the pasture at his farm. ] ANTHONY SOUF

Mental health issues cropping up as financial stress continues on farms

Years of low commodity prices have loaded producers with debt and anxiety.
Books
November 18, 2017
Gretchen Carlson, the former Fox News anchor who sued network boss Roger Ailes for sexual harassment, at the home of her lawyer in Montclair, N.J., in

'It's an epidemic': Gretchen Carlson takes on sexual harassment crisis

The Anoka native says America is at a tipping point for dismantling the culture of sexual harassment.
Home & Garden
November 18, 2017
The 1980s interiors were refreshed with a new charcoal Venetian plaster fireplace surround, honed granite hearth and warm maple floors.

A tired '80s tract home in Bloomington gets a stylish refresh

With some strategic modifications, the outdated split-level tract home feels much more connected — and homey.
Music
November 18, 2017
Chris Hawkey struggled to come up with an answer during a game between the DJs on the radio during the early morning show at the KFan radio studio on

KFAN's Chris Hawkey opens up about depression

Radio star Chris Hawkey on his lifelong struggles with depression: "I'm a broken individual just like so many other people out there."
Home & Garden
November 18, 2017
Kitchen (U+B)

Cramped, dark kitchen in Kenwood is transformed into 'heart of the home'

How to turn an outdated kitchen into something stylish and spectacular.
Variety
November 17, 2017
Bello Nock, Betty Butler, PD Weisman the 2017 Gala celebrating Circus Juventas. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography,

Circus Juventas' annual gala takes on a Nordic theme

Movies
November 17, 2017

Mini-reviews of 'Novitiate' and 'The Divine Order'

Variety
November 17, 2017
Take a closer look at remade Nicollet Mall in Mpls.

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.
Celebrities
November 17, 2017
Kim Insley

C.J.: Kim Insley has shed no tears since being dropped after 24 years by KARE 11

TV & Media
November 17, 2017
Macalester grad comes up short in 'Jeopardy' Tournament of Champions

Macalester grad comes up short in 'Jeopardy' Tournament of Champions

Austin Rogers finishes third in two-day finals.
Variety
November 17, 2017
Womans hands holding fresh red lingonberries isolated on white background

In praise of the lowly cranberry, a manifesto for change

How well do you know the significance of one of our native fruits?
TV & Media
November 17, 2017
Diana Ross performed at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Min., Wednesday, August 28, 2013. ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRIBUNE) kyndell.harkness@start

TV picks for Nov. 18-19: 'American Music Awards,' 'Search Party,' Bob Saget

Variety
November 17, 2017

9 decorating don'ts and how to fix them

Variety
November 17, 2017

How to deal with dogs that gulp their food

Here are some ways to slow your dog's dinner hour without feeding it more.

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