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A Kresge store on Nicollet Mall, circa 1960.

Minnesota's five-and-dime stores were the Target of 20th-century Main Street

Dime stores offered everything from socks to hamburgers.
  • At the University of Minnesota's Pillsbury Hall, everything old is new again
The Fake Healing Art Shanty by Jacob Carrigan & Stephani Pescitelli
Stage & Arts

In need of 'fake healing'? New Age meets Ice Age at Lake Harriet's Art Shanty Projects

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Minnesota's annual winter ritual resumes with a COVID-aware approach.
Zack de la Rocha last performed with Rage Against the Machine at Target Center during the Republican National Convention in 2008.
Music

Minneapolis' twice-delayed Rage Against the Machine concerts are delayed again

10:24am
The May 15-16, 2022, dates with Run the Jewels at Target Center will be rescheduled.
  • Country star Kane Brown comes to Minneapolis on tour of NBA arenas
Louie Anderson appeared at the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association to promote his Emmy-winning TV series “Baskets,” which brought him anoth
Variety

Minnesota comedy legend Louie Anderson dies of cancer at 68

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The Emmy-winning St. Paul native maintained close ties to his home state through a four-decade career that spanned stage, film and TV.
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Barrett the courthouse dog played ball with his handler Nicole Carnale in the halls at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
Variety

Minnesota's 'courthouse dogs' help soothe vulnerable victims

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Three Minnesota county attorney's offices employ dogs trained to read cues to ease stress.
  • Hennepin County Attorney's Office adds emotional support dog
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Who inspires you? Readers reply with those who buoy us through tough times

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Family members, friends and pets all step up to help.
The new A&E series, “Secrets of Playboy,” explores the reality of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy empire.
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'Secrets of Playboy' paints Hugh Hefner as the devil

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What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
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Minneapolis native and 'Sundance virgin' hopes for a hit at film festival

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