A pair of red women's slippers adorned with sparkles and a tiny bow toward the toe

An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.

The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and the community forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
Frank Marshall's documentary on Dan Rather, which first premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last June, will land Wednesday on Netflix.
TV & Media

TV to watch: Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism

April 26
What TV critic Neal Justin is checking out this week.
Indie-rock band the Cloak Ox performed in 2013 at Icehouse, not long after the supper club opened and helped create buzz for Nicollet Avenue in Minnea
Music

Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue

April 26
"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Mike Waldron hugs a man in a stars and stripes outfit while standing on a stage.
Inspired

Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets

April 26
Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
Poppy Harlow and her daughter, Sienna, on Lake Minnetonka.
TV & Media

Minneapolis native Poppy Harlow parts ways with CNN

April 26
She was a former co-host of the network's morning show.
Eric Mueller and Burt Coffin made a commitment to their Greenway condo and Uptown neighborhood with a significant renovation. The most dramatic change
Home & Garden

Minneapolis couple double down on Uptown with condo renovation: 'We wanted to stay'

April 26
A couple maximized the floor plan and incorporated finishes that better express their style in their beloved condo on the Midtown Greenway.
Two boys fly kites from the top of a lush tree in illustration from "The Mango Tree."
Variety

12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring

April 26
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
Variety

At 90, Minneapolis volunteer has lifetime of service

42 minutes ago
He's been helping at the House of Charity since he was a teenager.
Travel

How my family aced our first-time trip to New York City

April 26
Thousands of steps, music history and a Dylanesque sighting made up an immersive first-time visit to NYC.

Variety

Entertainment, arts and lifestyle news, commentary and features, including things to do and reviews from Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities venues.