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Minneapolis church votes to retire controversial embroidery
Members of Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis voted Sunday to remove a large embroidery depicting the first Thanksgiving and a slave ship that church leaders deemed to be "disturbing and hurtful."
Eat & Drink
Retro diner opening soon in former Bruegger's on West Lake Street
It's called Andy's Diner, and it's bringing the same retro look and diner menu now featured at Andy's Garage in the Midtown Global Market.
Music
5 must-see music films to catch at this week's Sound Unseen fest
The 20th annual festival of music-related films runs Tuesday through Sunday.
Variety
Brian Setzer cancels holiday tour, including Friday's Minneapolis show, due to tinnitus
His 16th annual Christmas tour included 20 concerts around the country.
Music
Beck surprises fans with 'Paisley Park Sessions' EP recorded in Chanhassen
The "Where It's At" hitmaker included a medley of Prince hits in the new Amazon-only release.
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In the 'Land of 10,000 waterfalls,' far-flung Faroe Islands draw more visitors for their picturesque Nordic scenery
Waterfalls, puffins and the remote locale draw visitors to the Faroe Islands.
Eat & Drink
Original Hockey Mom Brownies opening bakery on Grand Avenue
The owners of a hockey-themed dessert truck are going brick and mortar, and they promise a rotating menu of more than 30 "designer brownies."
Music
Long-feuding Black Crowes shaking their 'Money Maker' again Aug. 13 at Xcel Center
Brothers Rich and Chris Robinson will perform their band's debut album in full to mark its 30th anniversary. If they can get along.
Stage & Arts
Children's Theatre Company's modern take on 'Cinderella' has pop hits, holiday carols, a nod to Lizzo
She goes to a ball, and you should be prepared to have one at Children's Theatre Company.
Music
Vaudeville 'Barber of Seville' goes for laughs at Minnesota Opera
REVIEW: Strong voices, but new staging of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" sells classic comedy short.
Music
Trisha Yearwood salutes Prince, St. Cloud in overdue Minneapolis concert
With Garth Brooks backstage but not onstage, she delivered her hits and material from her two 2019 albums.
Home & Garden
'70s Mendota Heights rambler reinvented without adding square footage
A couple facing retirement considered building a house next door, but chose to reinvent their outdated rambler instead.
Eat & Drink
If you can make it here: How to eat like a Minnesotan in NYC
The Juicy Lucy, cheese curds and a supper club land in the Big Apple.
Music
They're one of Minnesota's most-streamed music acts – and you probably haven't heard of them
Straight out of New Prague, piano duo the O'Neill Brothers have rolled with the times to become unlikely stars of digital streaming.
Stage & Arts
Golden Valley native wrote two current thrillers, with a 007 movie on the way
Golden Valley native Scott Burns wrote "The Report" and "The Laundromat."
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