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Accidental historian: New Brighton teen captures Minneapolis in the '70s
It was 1968 and Mike Evangelist was 14 when the self-described nerd from New Brighton hopped a bus with a buddy and headed to downtown Minneapolis. The 11-mile trip changed his life.
Local
Holidazzle opens at Loring Park with new offerings
Fireworks erupted above a festive crowd of about 1,000 people bundled against the chill Friday at the first Holidazzle celebration held at Minneapolis' Loring Park.
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Small Business Saturday is big for Twin Cities shops
Local participants in Small Business Saturday are emphasizing philanthropy over profits.
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Trending in the garden world: Plants named after people
You don't have to be famous to have a botanical namesake – but it helps.
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Gallery: Minneapolis in the '70s
A book published by MN Historical Society Press documents " Minneapolis in the 1970's".
Movies
New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer shows Han Solo opening fire
The Thanksgiving treat from Disney and Lucasfilm is filled with action scenes.
Stage & Arts
Have a soulful holiday with Penumbra's 'Black Nativity'
The Twin Cities' most soulful holiday tradition returns for the 27th year under the direction of narrator Lou Bellamy.
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Black Friday reboot: Ideas to #OptOutside in the Twin Cities
Why battle the mall crowds when you can lace up and enjoy the day, Minnesota-style?
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Scene and Heard: Bloom Early Learning
Bloom Early Learning & Child Care's annual scholarship benefit offered raffles and games to raise money to provide child care and tuition assistance to enable single mothers and families in need to go back to school.
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A look at Rio ahead of the Olympics
Exploring the beaches and rain forests of Rio de Janeiro as the city prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Jennifer Lawrence driven to keep working
Jennifer Lawrence caps off a long run as "Hunger Games" heroine.
Books
Holiday books
Of the hundreds of thousands of books published this year, we have narrowed down our holiday recommendations to a lovely few.
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What do you give the book lover on your holiday gift list?
Of the hundreds of thousands of books published this year, we have narrowed down our holiday recommendations to a lovely few for our annual gift-giving review. They're all here — top fiction, regional gems, hits for younger readers and more.
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