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Midwest Traveler: Iowa City is literature city, literally
This City of Literature has a dedicated writerly scene.
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Paddling into the past: a kayak trip to the British Columbia islands of Haida Gwaii
Kayak trip heads to the ancestral home of the Haida people, the islands of Haida Gwaii, off British Columbia.
Music
La Grande Bande's entertaining debut brings warmth, sensitivity
REVIEW: The ensemble brings French Baroque music to farm country.
Stage & Arts
Guthrie offers up a witty version of 'The Glass Menagerie'
REVIEW: Theater last staged the play in 2007.
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'You just have to own it': Twin Cities area stay-at-home dads seek community
Stay-at-home Twin Cities area fathers are banding together to build awareness, gain acceptance and have a little fun.
Home & Garden
How one of the oldest homes in Marine on St. Croix was rescued and restored
"Ultimate volunteer" rescued and rejuvenated a historic landmark house in Marine on St. Croix, a passion project carried on by his daughter after his death.
Books
'Write my life': A stranger's plea inspired Alice Hoffman's new novel
An encounter years ago led to Alice Hoffman's new Holocaust-inspired novel.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Avetts with Trampled, Ranky Tanky, Maggie Rogers, Post Malone
The big gigs for Sept. 20-26, also including Sophie Allison, Michael Feinstein, Avril Lavigne, Donna Grantis and the Melvins & Redd Kross.
Music
Brittany Howard still shakes things up in St. Paul solo debut
The Alabama Shakes singer played the Palace on the eve of her solo album's release.
Home & Garden
Beyond the flower bed: Why you should plant trees for bees
Think beyond the flower bed when planting for pollinators.
TV & Media
Home & Garden
Edina home is transformed for a couple's next chapter
An Edina couple with grown children remake their kitchen and sunroom for entertaining. The home is part of the Remodelers Showcase.
Home & Garden
How to create a family-friendly family room in 10 easy tips
The do's and don'ts of affordable family room upgrades.
Inspired
Stylist takes her Minneapolis salon to the streets — to cut hair for homeless people
Katie Steller is making this world a better place one cut at a time.
Books
These 4 picture books from Minnesota writers aren't just for kids
Picture books continue to grow more diverse, more sophisticated and carry subtler, important messages.
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis museum becomes setting for aerialists and storytellers in 'Bone Mother'
Review: The Minneapolis company takes to the air in a piece inspired by folk tales.
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