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Music
Review: Stevie Nicks and Chrissie Hynde empower each other
Hall of Famers rock St. Paul with familiar and obscure songs.
Books
Review: 'The Marches: A Borderland Journey Between England and Scotland,' by Rory Stewart
NONFICTION: Two treks across England reveal new truths about old countries and limn the father-son bond.
Music
89.3 the Current turning 12 with Bonar, Messersmith, Lemon Twigs, Joseph
The Jan. 27-28 birthday lineup at First Ave will also feature Strand of Oaks, Sam Roberts and local newcomers Jay Smart, Monica LaPlante and Black Market Brass.
Music
On day of Nobel ceremony, Dayton visits Hibbing to declare Bob Dylan Day
No, don't expect Dylan to be at either event on Saturday.
Variety
Restaurateur has renovation proposal for historic North Loop building
One of the oldest buildings in the North Loop's historic district could become a mixed-use office and possible restaurant space after years of disrepair.
Stage & Arts
Hit shows helped Walker Art Center weather a year of construction
Despite renovation work, two crowd-pleasing exhibitions helped the organization balance its budget.
Variety
Abbott sued after newborn was breast-fed by wrong mother
A mother's newborn son was mistakenly turned over by Minneapolis hospital staff to another mother and breast-fed, prompting a lawsuit and changes in maternity procedures.
Stage & Arts
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra builds momentum with year of risk-taking
Bold moves helped the orchestra boost ticket sales, donations in 2016.
Variety
Who are the Minnesota Grammy nominees? Mint Condition, Okee Dokees, Prince round out list
Others with local connections, including King and Bon Iver, were recognized with noms, too.
Variety
How University of St. Thomas students are sleeping their way to better grades
Getting plenty of shut-eye can improve academic and maybe even athletic performance.
Stage & Arts
Comedian Chris Rock books Minneapolis for his first tour in 9 years
Presale tickets are available starting Wednesday, then for the general public on Friday.
Music
Twin Cities musicians tout consent in viral remake of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
Lydia Liza and Josiah Lemanski updated the 1944 song with new lyrics that offset its questionable sexual tone.
Stage & Arts
Joseph Haj's first season leading Guthrie is a hit
The people have spoken. Joseph Haj's first year at the helm of the Guthrie Theater is a hit.
Music
State Fair lands Nickelback for its opening grandstand act for 2017
Tickets go on sale Friday for the Canadian rock band.
Celebrities
Think Minnesota winters are bad? Watch this icy Canadian car pileup
Things go from bad to worse in this video of Canadian drivers sliding down an ice-covered street in Montreal.
Stage & Arts
'The Crucible' at the holidays? Sadly, Theatre Coup D'Etat's timing is right
REVIEW: On a snowy Friday opening, it was obvious that this well-acted "Crucible" is appropriately set and seasonally appropriate.
Home & Garden
Border firefights aside, Texas offers great birding
Birding along the border yields plenty of birds – and stories.
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