TV & Media
In Hollywood, women are increasingly calling the shots on television
While Hollywood has a long way to go, more female directors are calling the shots in TV.
Stage & Arts
Ordway's stylish revival of 'Annie' proves a perfect antidote to troubled times
Director Austene Van's witty revival resonates at Ordway.
Books
A Minnesotan looks at China 'from the ground up'
NONFICTION: A Peace Corps volunteer offers an astute, engaging account of China.
TV & Media
Movies
Laura Dern couldn't resist role in 'Star Wars'
Laura Dern was thrilled to join the sci-fi universe as the head of the Resistance.
Variety
Garrison Keillor pulled from PBS series, 'Finding Your Roots'
The season finale of the hit show is yanking segment on former 'Prairie Home Companion' host.
Eat & Drink
Duluth to lose one of its top-performing restaurants
The last day for Northern Waters, the up-the-hill sibling to Northern Waters Smokehaus, will be Dec. 31st.
Music
Northern Invasion returning to Somerset in 2018 with Tool, A Perfect Circle, Avenged Sevenfold
Maynard James Keenan's bands will perform on opposite nights of the two-day hard-rock camp-out.
Eat & Drink
Dinkytown's Espresso Royale to close after almost 30 years
The coffee shop, along with two other outposts in Minnesota, will close by the end of the month.
Eat & Drink
With lots of hot new restaurants, Wayzata is suddenly 'the place to be'
In the past year, five eateries and a boutique hotel have opened, transforming a once-sleepy suburb into a culinary destination.
Home & Garden
Deck the halls with an upside-down Christmas tree — really, it's a thing
If "Tree Christmas the Around Rockin' " makes sense to you, here's a trend to match.
Variety
Man creates 4-foot-long replica of U.S. Bank Stadium using 6,400 toothpicks
A California retiree built a detailed model of U.S. Bank Stadium to celebrate becoming a Minnesotan.
Books
Joe Biden promotes book in Minneapolis about son's death
The former vice president took a few jabs at the current Russia-related investigation into the Trump administration.
Stage & Arts
Music
Bach's Christmas Oratorio given uneven performance
REVIEW: Helmuth Rilling's tempos tended to hold things back.
Celebrities
'SNL' opens with kids putting Santa on the spot by asking about Franken, Moore
Lucky for Santa, his mall elf, played by Kate McKinnon, was there to help field the tough questions.
Variety
State of skiing: 7 ski resorts to hit in Minnesota
Where to ski in Minnesota this season, from vertical drops to Nordic trails.
Variety
Vikings
Oft-burned Vikings fans temper joy to avoid Super Bowl jinx
Vikings fans whisper "Skol!" trying not to tempt their Super Bowl karma.
Home & Garden
Edina Christmas lover turns home into 'magical' holiday extravaganza
Enthusiastic hostess' whimsical decor combines heirlooms with designer style.
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