Music
The Big Gigs May 27-June 2: Jubba, Memory Lanes Block Party, Zac Brown, Lord Huron, Florence & more
Concert spotlights for the week, also including Robert Fripp, Pvris, Fishbone and J.D. Souther.
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Remembering 'Big Boo' and other 'selfless young men with guts' in Merchant Marine
Now that Michael Chris Boosalis is gone, I wonder who will tell the special, and still largely ignored, stories of the Merchant Marine.
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Gallery: Suburbia and the single guy
Tim Jarvis has transformed his small house into a modern bachelor pad with lots of "bro-friendly" touches.
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Gallery: Downsized design
Empty nesters swap their big loft for a Minneapolis cottage half its size .
Music
Soundset 2016's get-to-know guide: Anderson .Paak, Post Malone, Lexii Alijai, more
These five artists could wind up stealing the show on Sunday.
TV & Media
Reimagining of 'Roots,' produced by Levar Burton, reaches new generation
History Channel hopes to make Kunta Kinte relevant again.
Celebrities
'Wheel of Fortune' ends in tie for first time in more than 10 years
Wednesday's episode of the popular puzzle game hosted by Pat Sajak featured two contestants who each amassed $24,000 in cash and prizes leading up to the bonus round.
Movies
In 'Through the Looking-Glass,' Wonderland never felt so boring
REVIEW: Even a gonzo Johnny Depp can't save this "Alice" sequel.
Celebrities
How Megyn Kelly could become the most powerful woman in TV news
Last year Megyn Kelly became a household name. The rest of this year will determine whether she becomes the most powerful woman in TV news.
TV & Media
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Books
Review: 'The Noise of Time,' by Julian Barnes
FICTION: Julian Barnes' brief novel focuses on the life of Shostakovich during the most oppressive years of the Soviet regime.
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What's it like to drive a trolley around Minneapolis lakes?
To this trolley operator (and reporter), every ride on the Lake Harriet streetcar is a 15-minute journey into history.
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