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Oh what a thrill: The Mavericks in Minneapolis on their 30th anniversary tour
The uncategorizable band keep baby boomers dancing while Lizzo treated a younger generation elsewhere downtown on Friday night.
TV & Media
Minneapolis producer turns personal tragedy into a podcast empire
A Minneapolis producer is turning a family tragedy into a podcast empire.
Music
Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison in Minnesota? Hologram tours of old stars are the hot new concert trend
Buddy Holly is coming to town with Roy Orbison? Yes, rock 'n' roll holograms are here to stay.
Books
Minnesota novelist who thought he'd die in Vietnam wrestles with mortality once more
Tim O'Brien's memoir, "Dad's Maybe Book," is filled with advice and stories for his young sons to savor when he's gone.
Music
Courtly dances, spiritual journeys and a rave at Minnesota Dance Theatre
Premieres by emerging choreographers push MDT out of comfort zone.
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Where to find creative beer and cocktails on Wisconsin farms
Farmers serving unique beverages are scattered all over the Badger State.
Home & Garden
Interior design pro calls the shots for new-fashioned farmhouse in Burnsville
After years of helping clients create their dream homes, Renae Keller and her family were eager to build a home "exactly the way we wanted."
Music
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Pick Six: Praise for Replacements, Lizzo, Rolling Stones, Bon Iver, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
Prince estate: Trump violated promise not to play 'Purple Rain'
The campaign played the song at the president's Target Center appearance after it promised a year ago to stop playing Prince's music at rallies, the estate said.
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