Inspired
Thousands of Twin Cities kids getting free vision screenings thanks to caring collaboration
ChildSight Minnesota and Phillips Eye Institute join forces to make sure that Twin Cities kids succeed.
Inspired
Macalester grad fulfills childhood dream of advancing math in home country of Mexico
Now an entrepreneur and educator, Cuauhtemoc Cruz Herrera has already made a big difference. And way ahead of schedule.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: King Princess, Lanco, Rosetta Tharpe tribute
Big gigs for the week of Jan. 11-17, also including Sean Anonymous' birthday, "The Last Waltz" tribute, St. Paul Peterson, Kathy Mattea and Brian McKnight.
Variety
Peritas the dog leaves a legacy of greatness
The (only slightly embellished) tale of one of the heroic dogs of history.
Celebrities
C.J.: Former TV anchor Cory Hepola already feels at home on the radio
"It was a great first day," said the Minnesota native, who succeeded John Hines in the 9 a.m. slot.
Variety
Lack of cold temps puts Minnesota ice castles, sculptures in peril
How the warmer weather is affecting the state's beloved icy art installations.
Books
Review: 'The Dreamers,' by Karen Thompson Walker
FICTION: Like Karen Thompson Walker's previous stunner, "The Age of Miracles," "The Dreamers" says the world is a frightening place.
Music
Netflix to offer Scorsese-directed Bob Dylan documentary about Rolling Thunder Revue
That was Dylan's rambling tour with Joan Baez and others that also was the subject of his own 1978 movie "Renaldo & Clara."
Home & Garden
Know when to splurge or scrimp on home improvements
Some high-end home improvements are worth the cost, but other times you can save your pennies.
Home & Garden
Home & Garden
Music
'American Woman' hitmaker Randy Bachman recalls 1960s Winnipeg rock scene
Randy Bachman discusses the Guess Who, his old pal Neil Young and his Minneapolis connections.
Eat & Drink
Golden Valley baker has sweet mission: Give 90 folks pie to honor MLK's 90th birthday
Rose McGee bakes sweet potato pies to give comfort: "It's a delicious way of nurturing and fortifying the human spirit."
Books
Review: 'Ghost Wall,' by Sarah Moss
FICTION: An English family goes overboard in trying to live for a summer like the ancients.
Books
Review: 'A Rope From the Sky,' by Zach Vertin
NONFICTION: A Minnesota native offers an insider's account of the birth of a nation.
Variety
Lileks: Looking for a winter forecast? Ask an Old Farmer, or a Presumably Younger Farmer
The battle of the almanac predictors leaves us cold.
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