Music
Are you ready to rock? Just don't forget your earplugs
More rock and classical fans (and musicians) are protecting their ears from loud performances.
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How 'an attitude of gratitude' can improve your life
Proponents of counting your blessings say not only is it easy, it works.
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Green Bay's new Titletown expands the Packers' football mecca
Green Bay complex invites football fans to stay and play nearby.
Home & Garden
Celebrities
C.J.: After 10 years of tinkering: Voila! It's Spot Bomb
A special potion leads to a look into the sometimes mysterious world of carpet manufacturing and stain removal.
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Minnetonka couple have made marriage – and cake – last for 57 years
A Minnetonka couple have been happily married for 57 years, and they have the original wedding cake to prove it.
TV & Media
Downtown Minneapolis newspaper the Journal calls it quits
Shrinking ads and a shift in downtown demographics are blamed for its demise.
Inspired
Struggling with setting holiday expectations for your kids? Here's help
Marcia Alexander, a Thrivent financial adviser and mother of three boys, says this isn't just prime shopping season, it's prime teaching season.
Stage & Arts
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10-ton sculpture ready to swoop into Nicollet Mall
"Nimbus," a massive halo-like steel sculpture, will be the crowning touch of the remake of Nicollet Mall.
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Life begins at 65: Here's how to prepare for your 'next phase'
Entering the golden years is a wake-up call, and a chance to evaluate your diet, finances and your life plans.
Movies
New 'Fantastic Beasts' film establishes closer connection to Potterverse
Sequel improves on previous "Fantastic Beasts" but more Dumbledore, please, and thanks.
Home & Garden
St. Paul garden features landscaped living rooms – one in the center of a pond
A small St. Paul backyard boasts various spots for relaxing — including one in the center of a pond.
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