Books
So many books, so little time: How do you choose what to read next?
There are millions of books out there, and new ones publish every week. What's your method?
Music
Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson dishes on memoir, Mpls. 'Pet Sounds' concert
Troubled Beach Boys genius returns with a new book and a re-creation of "Pet Sounds."
Music
Best concerts of the week: Terence Blanchard at the Ordway, more
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
Eat & Drink
5 Minneapolis distilleries offer cocktails with local flavor
The Twin Cities' distillery room scene has taken off with force in the past year and a half. These five distilleries with cocktail rooms offer local flavor in a glass.
Movies
Disaster thriller starts with a bang
REVIEW: The story of the disaster, based on a New York Times article, has been massaged into Hollywood-style heroics.
TV & Media
Music
Best concerts of the week: Drive By Truckers at First Avenue and more
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
TV & Media
HBO closer to filming 'Mogadishu, Minnesota' in Mpls. public housing
But producers of 'Mogadishu, Minnesota' must satisfy resident council before getting the final OK..
Eat & Drink
Italian Eatery serves up success in south Mpls., but there's a big but
REVIEW: The meals go beyond the usual suspects. Think brunch, for starters. However, there is one area where the kitchen's wobbliness is most evident: the pasta.
Music
Throwback soul man Leon Bridges explores Funkytown at the Orpheum
The 27-year-old Texan proved to be a terrific showman.
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Stage & Arts
Meet the Minnesotan who helped launch the careers of Lewis Black and other comedy stars
Dan Schlissel makes edgy new comedy the old-fashioned way. He's the owner of Stand Up Records, one of the country's premier indie comedy labels.
Variety
Sister, brother and dad remodel Edina home for multigenerational living
After their mother died a few years ago, Melissa, Adam and their father, Richard, chose to remain in the home so the siblings could continue to provide help and care for their dad.
Variety
Local cider maker returns for Minneapolis dinner
A Minneapolis native -- and co-founder of Finnriver Cider -- is returning to the Twin Cities to help host a six-course cider feast at Wise Acre Eatery on Oct. 4.
Stage & Arts
Twin Cities actor is having a Glamour moment in magazine's new issue
Sun Mee Chomet, who is in 'The Last Firefly' that premieres at the Children's Theatre Friday, is featured in photos and video in the style magazine
TV & Media
Viral video hoax prompts social media blowback for KDWB's Dave Ryan
KDWB's Dave Ryan was blasted on social media Tuesday after a video of him being rude to a restaurant server made the rounds on the internet.
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