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Twin Cities jazz saxophonist Irv Williams, who chose family over stardom, dies at 100
After working with Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and many greats, Mr. Smooth blew his horn until his final days in the Twin Cities.
Home & Garden
Hate old 'brown furniture'? Young Twin Cities designer proves it can look fresh
Her fondness for vintage began with trying to decorate with limited funds, as well as a desire not to have a cookie-cutter space.
Home & Garden
Restaurant designers give their North Loop loft 'fresh, clean update'
State-of-the-art kitchen and bath remodel helps couple entertain with style in their formerly "dated" space.
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Runners and inline skaters can zip around U.S. Bank Stadium for Winter Warm-Ups
Warmth and inspiration from the team fuels a workout at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Mille Lacs workshops highlight Ojibwe art and crafts
Creative camaraderie chases away the gloom of a steely wintry weekend.
Music
Handel with a difference as Messiah becomes 'El Mesías'
REVIEW: Handel's choral masterpiece melts cultural boundaries in a thrilling bilingual version by Border CrosSing.
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Lileks: Billions of pounds of lip balm are missing
Where did all the unused balm go? Our lips are sealed.
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