Books
Minnesota writer Spike Carlsen tells the story of his handmade North Shore cabin
The North Shore land that Spike Carlsen fell in love with was considered nearly unbuildable. This barely slowed him down.
Music
Soundset reigns supreme again at Canterbury Park
Another year of dreary weather did not spoil the big hip-hop party Sunday at Canterbury Park.
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Guests nibble the night away at Knead the Dough fundraiser
Guests taste-tested their way through Knead the Dough, a fundraiser for the Minneapolis Public Schools Nutrition Center. Chef stations were set up throughout the Woman's Club of Minneapolis near Loring Park.
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Drink around the world at Disney's Epcot
The challenge was noble: Drink around the world at Epcot, Disney World's second Florida theme park. It was possibly the only way to save face when telling people that three adults were going to the land of mice and princesses, voluntarily, without children.
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Movies
5 headaches that wrack movie theaters in 2015
This should be a dream year for movie-theater owners, with a record box-office take in the works. But theater executives still wake up punching the pillow some nights. Here's why.
Stage & Arts
Flint Hills Int'l Children's Festival features Ugandan flutist, juggling and more
The fest celebrates its 15th anniversary with performances in and around St. Paul's Rice Park and Ordway Center.
Movies
Home video review: 'Seventh Son' is medieval magic fest with Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore
"Seventh Son" is a medieval magic fest based on the Joseph Delaney book in which a mystical warrior (Jeff Bridges) trains a young apprentice to battle supernatural forces.
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Video game review: 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' is a big winner
Ever since "The Witcher's" 2007 debut, the series has been raising the bar for choice and consequence in role-playing games.
Music
Taste
Reach for the honey with a new cookbook by Minnesota author
Which came first, the bees or the honey? It's a question worth asking Sue Doeden, a beekeeper who has written "Homemade With Honey" (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 146 pages, $17.95).
Stage & Arts
Play at Pillsbury House resonates in age of 'Black Lives Matter'
Marcus Gardley's "The Gospel of Lovingkindness" shows the humanity of a killer and his victim – both young black men – and their families.
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Withering Glance: Irritating? Tacky? Dumb? We'll be the judges of that
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, etiquette, culture, relationships, grooming and more. Today, Minnesota Nice?
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Midwest Traveler: Hibbing offers Bob Dylan sites, magnificent high school and iron mines
There are plenty of things to see in Hibbing — and they're not just Bob Dylan-related.
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Travel Desk: Readers recommend Charleston, S.C., other weekend getaways
Last week, I asked for help generating ideas for a women-only weekend away. Denver, New York City, Albuquerque and others came up. But one city dominated: Charleston, S.C.
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