Rosenblum: In Minnesota, a 'common sense' change in alimony
While transportation and public safety dominated the waning days of the 2016 legislative session, our elected officials quietly — and surprisingly quickly — shifted ground on the home front.
Stage & Arts
Keillor celebrates Minnesota in final 'A Prairie Home Companion' from home state
Saturday's show in Minneapolis was sprinkled with more Minnesota references than usual.
Celebrities
Scene + Heard: VocalEssence Choralia
A sold-out crowd packed the lobby of the Mall of America's Radisson Blu for the VocalEssence Choralia. The singing celebration was a benefit for VocalEssence, one of the premier choral music organizations in the Twin Cities. About 500 people enjoyed cocktails and appetizers, a silent auction, a seated dinner and several musical performances, including, of course, VocalEssence. Funds raised from the evening go to the organization's education and community outreach.
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Scene + Heard: VocalEssence Choralia
A sold-out crowd packed the lobby of the Radisson Blu at the Mall of America in Bloomington for the VocalEssence Choralia.
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Designer showcase home in Edina is a study in 'greige'
Gray and beige — or "griege" — are far from boring in this top-to-bottom restyling of an Edina rambler, this year's designer showcase home.
Stage & Arts
TU dancers demonstrate passion, power in Uri Sands' 'No One Will See'
Review: A second piece by Uri Sands, "Veneers," is just as eloquent, if gentler.
Music
Is Chris Thile ready to replace Garrison Keillor on 'Prairie Home Companion'?
Chris Thile is still months away from grabbing the key to the city of Lake Wobegon from Garrison Keillor on radio's "A Prairie Home Companion." But he's hopelessly curious about how to keep the seemingly ancient medium of radio compelling in a social media world.
Music
Prince likely was dead for hours as picture of last days emerges
Among the new details, the singer was given an IV treatment at a local hospital the day before he died, a source with knowledge of the investigation said.
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Before & After: Underused spaces transformed into 'cabin' room, storage
Underused spaces in a Minnetonka home are transformed into a retreat with much-needed storage below.
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Gallery: Home remodel a four season porch
Homeowner Caryn Schall, right, with Carl Unger, the project manager, left, and Nate Tollefson, the designer who made up the team that built what was formerly a three-season porch with open storage below, to a year-round room with enclosed storage, Monday, February 1, 2016 in Minnetonka, MN.
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Master Gardener 'fesses up to her stealthy, strategic use of chemicals
A Master Gardener makes the case for going mostly chemical-free – with judicious exceptions.
Music
As Hibbing struggles, Duluth takes charge of Bob Dylan celebration
Duluth is marking the singer's 75th birthday with an exhibit of items, a tribute album and concert, and the unveiling of a plaque at Dylan's childhood home.
Books
Review: 'Joe Gould's Teeth,' by Jill Lepore
NONFICTION: New Yorker writer Joseph Mitchell fell under the spell of Greenwich Village character Joe Gould.
Home & Garden
Steam showers need extra exhaust precautions
The trick to letting off steam in the shower is first trapping moisture, then getting rid of it.
Music
Prince mementos left by fans at Paisley Park are being taken off fence
Bremer Trust, which is handling Prince's estate, will be responsible for preserving the paintings, photographs, signs and other tributes collected.
Celebrities
Fargo prosecutor reviewing bar assault case involving 'Property Brothers' star
A bouncer put a headlock on HGTV star Jonathan Scott, who was caught in the middle of an argument among other people at bar closing time.
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