Kate Casanova's works from left "Just for Me," "Just For You" and "Stretched Thin,"? a series of new glass works that she made with a grant from Kolma

3 art shows to see before the State Fair takes over Minnesota

Art is hot at Kolman & Reeb Gallery, NE Sculpture Gallery Factory and Bockley Gallery.
A group of people participating in the Nature Memories Program watched bison at the Belwin Conservancy Bison Prairie in Afton.
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At Minnesota-based Nature Memories, those experiencing memory loss 'reclaim some joy'

July 26
Individuals with early-stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment share intense moments of presence.
GENERAL INFORMATION: MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 1/8/01, MONDAY- The classical pillars of Northrop Auditorium dominate the Minneapolis campus of the University o
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These buildings bring a touch of classical Roman design to the Twin Cities

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Why are we so fascinated with this bygone empire? Perhaps because we grew up around buildings that look to Rome for their inspiration.
FILE - In this Feb. 18, 1985 file photo, Prince performs at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. A year after Prince died of an accidental drug overdose, hi
Music

Which 'Purple Rain' screening will fans attend: Paisley Park or Target Center?

July 25
The 40th anniversary of Prince's movie is Saturday, with options from different factions of his estate.
Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO after seven years on the radio. He started working for Minnesota news stations in 1983 an
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Longtime broadcast meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO radio

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Douglas, who arrived in the Twin Cities in 1983, will continue to run his weather company and prognosticate for the Star Tribune.
Nick Swardson catered to a home town crowd with homages to living as a transplant on the west coast, the torment of being a Minnesota sports fan and m
TV & Media

What to watch: Minnesota comic Nick Swardson proves he's the king of diarrhea jokes in new special

July 26
What TV critic Neal Justin is checking out this week.
A bookshelf in the living room of interior designer Andrew Torrey's apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan displays art books and treasures fro
Home & Garden

How to choose souvenirs that provide 'a memory of a place' when you're back home

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Know what to look for and think about how you'll get it home.
TV & Media

Neal Justin: 'Time Bandits' TV series takes another silly walk through history

July 25
The Apple TV+ adventure stars "Friends" favorite Lisa Kudrow.
Home & Garden

First farm-to-fork. Now, farm-to-tablescape is the next frontier.

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The Slow Flowers Movement emphasizes home-grown bouquets, and a rising number of Minnesota flower farms are answering that call.

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