Eat & Drink
January 20, 2018

Wine of the Week: Castellargo 'Albus' Bianco Friuli Grave 2016

Movies
January 20, 2018
Miles Teller and Beulah Koale in "Thank You For Your Service." (Francois Duhamel/Universal Pictures) ORG XMIT: 1214308

Video review: Battle on the home front

TV & Media
January 20, 2018
J.K. Simmons in "Counterpart."

TV picks for Jan. 21-25: 'Counterpart,' 'Mosaic,' 'Baskets'

Music
January 20, 2018

Pick Six: Praise for Lana Del Rey, Bleachers, Haim, Caitlyn Smith, Sharon Jones, Rebirth Brass Band

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Books
January 20, 2018

Booksellers recommend books: Milkweed on 'Signs Preceding the End of the World'

Variety
January 20, 2018
2Cellos

Best of the Week: 2Cellos, Caitlyn Smith, St. Paul Winter Carnival, Chinese Dance Theater

Variety
January 20, 2018
Angus likes to hang out in the bed by the radiator on cold January days.

The Puppy Chronicles follow Angus the rescue pup as he trains his St. Paul owners

You think you want a puppy? What, are you nuts? Over the next few months we'll tell you exactly what it's like, through the life of a rescue pup named Angus.
Celebrities
January 19, 2018
Minnesota Vikings fans do Skol Chant at US Bank Stadium.

Trash talking with Philly? Not exactly a tough assignment

The Philly columnist kicked things off with: "Like almost all Americans, I've never been to Minnesota. What am I missing, other than frostbite...?"
Eat & Drink
January 19, 2018
The Salty Tart's version is topped with plenty of whipped cream.

The best cafes for a cup of hot chocolate in the Twin Cities

Treat yourself to a luxury experience.
Vikings
January 19, 2018
A construction crew assembled the stage Friday for the free Super Bowl Live concert series on Nicollet Mall.

Super Bowl Live free concert schedule revealed with new Minnesota all-stars

Themed nights were added to the schedule, including a hip-hop night with Brother Ali and Prof, and a gospel show with Sounds of Blackness and the Steeles.
Vikings
January 19, 2018
The new slide at CHS Field.

Super Slide arrives at CHS Field for Super Bowl

Here's your chance to slide into a base at CHS Field.
Vikings
January 19, 2018
"Coats, hats and gloves:" Minneapolis kids rap tips for Super Bowl guests

"Coats, hats and gloves:" Minneapolis kids rap tips for Super Bowl guests

Franklin Middle School video shows visitors how to have fun — and bundle up.
Variety
January 19, 2018
A view of the St. Louis skyline from 630 feet up, looking out of a portal on top the Gateway Arch.

Fodor's list of places to avoid in 2018 includes ... Missouri?

At this rate the Show Me State might become the Don't Show Me State.
Variety
January 19, 2018
A searing sunset adds more magic to the lunar-like Wadi Rum desert.

Exploring the archaeological wonders of Jordan, from Petra and beyond

The country's archaeological wonders include Petra, but also less-visited forts and castles.
Variety
January 19, 2018
Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Ariz.

In eclectic Tucson, art scene keeps things cool despite the heat

Tucson is a place of natural beauty, but I hoped to find a different kind of sight: its rich local arts scene.
Inspired
January 19, 2018
Chris Boles said he gives bread away when "my heart moves me."

Chaska man bakes bread to share happiness and sustenance

What Chris Boles wants people — especially kids — to understand is that you can do amazing things with your own two hands. The heart often follows.
Variety
January 19, 2018
Can the "sharing economy" work like replacement therapy for a problematic shopping habit?

Minnesota mom conquered her online shopping addiction by renting designer clothes

Rent the Runway got its start in 2009, leasing expensive dresses for weddings and other special events.
Variety
January 19, 2018
Laverne McCartney Knighton, Khary Campbell, Tola Oyewole and Mona Wright.

Scene + Heard: MLK Holiday Breakfast

Variety
January 19, 2018
Allison and Robert Scepaniak II took a dog sled ride around East Bearskin Lake at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota.

More Minnesota couples saying 'I do' to winter weddings

Getting married in the offseason means a beautiful wintry backdrop for photos, and some cost savings, too.
Inspired
January 19, 2018
Joey Gilbert of Carnesville, Ga., talks to Alasjah Haynes, 7, of Waveland, and her sister, Jada, 12, before services at Bayside Baptist Church in Wave

Georgia pastor drives 1,000 miles to get to his small church and the people who need him

Like many pastors, Joey Gilbert felt called to serve. The thing is, Gilbert doesn't live in Bay St. Louis or Waveland, Miss. He doesn't even live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, or anywhere in Mississippi or nearby Louisiana.

Variety

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