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Stage & Arts
Native artist Rosy Simas pulls various threads to build a bold new dance work, 'Weave'
An ambitious dance work premiering Saturday in St. Paul is "an invitation to true inclusiveness."
Celebrities
Mark Rosen makes his emotional farewell from WCCO TV
After nearly 50 years, the sports anchor said goodbye to his TV home -- with a little help from his friends.
Music
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Justin Vernon helps Andrew Broder supply bold music for dark times at Turf Club residency
Justin Vernon helped his pal Andrew Broder settle in for an ominous Turf Club residency.
Local
Minn. legislator proposes ban on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation
Democratic Rep. Hunter Cantrell of Savage is reviving the proposed ban in the state House. Gov. Tim Walz backs the proposal.
Variety
Learning to ice climb – and chill out – in what may be sport's perfect classroom in Canada
Canada's oldest national park is a playground for the fast-growing sport.
Variety
Midwest Traveler: Winnipeg museum highlights human rights
An acclaimed museum in the Manitoba capital inspires in divisive times.
Variety
Vintage Minnesota: A high-flying tribute to the Wallendas
The Wallendas performed in the Twin Cities in 1978.
TV & Media
AJ Michalka was well 'Schooled'
The former child star has become a teacher in ABC's new "Goldbergs" spinoff.
Stage & Arts
St. Paul museum tries to get a conversation started with its inaugural show
Inaugural show at Minnesota Museum of American Art offers "something for everybody."
TV & Media
Eat & Drink
Brooklyn Park golf course restaurant closed, will become a D'Amico bistro
The Brooklyn will replace Girvan Grille at Edinburgh USA.
Movies
'A Dog's Way Home' is worth a tail wag
Family flick "A Dog's Way Home" chronicles a pet's 400-mile journey.
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