Books
Review: 'Eleanor Roosevelt: The War Years and After, Volume 3,' by Blanche Wiesen Cook
NONFICTION: Blanche Wiesen Cook's final volume of Eleanor Roosevelt's life story portrays a confident first lady guided by the courage of her convictions.
Home & Garden
Eyesore or worthy attempt? Sunken greenhouse pushes limits in Minneapolis
Northeast battle leads council member to ask city staffers to study the issue and make recommendations for defining and regulating such structures.
Stage & Arts
SHE crushes stereotypes with show of hip-hop and urban dance
review: All-female SHE dance collective boasts strong messaging and even stronger performances.
Books
What's the best book you ever got as a gift? Readers share stories
"The Pickwick Papers" and "The Tawny Scrawny Lion" were among the favorites.
Stage & Arts
Music
Raunchy rap video shot in Mpls. high school gym; district officials repulsed
Aspiring rapper rented gym, and raunchy results leave many upset.
Variety
Stage & Arts
Ordway Center to stage Miranda's 'In the Heights' as it refocuses on original productions
The Ordway 2017 musical-theater slate announced Thursday sends a clear message: The St. Paul venue generally won't compete for touring Broadway shows.
Music
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St. Paul to open renovated Palace Theatre for public 'sneak peek'
The event will include self-guided tours and a musical performance.
Movies
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How movies became the latest concert craze for Minnesota Orchestra
Orchestras across the country are banking on the popularity of film scores.
Stage & Arts
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Wizards behind the curtain make the Guthrie's 'Christmas Carol' fly
Come backstage at the Guthrie's "Christmas Carol" to see who really runs the show.
Eat & Drink
Red Cow owner's Red Rabbit opening soon in the North Loop
Here's a peek inside the new pizza-and-pasta restaurant and bar, set to open on Dec. 20.
Music
2016: R. Kelly opens up, then hangs up, in interview before Orpheum holiday concert
In an abbreviated phone chat, Chicago's ill-reputed R&B singer only wanted to talk about his new, sexed-up Christmas album.
Music
They'll be home for Christmas concerts: A guide to holiday shows by Minnesota's favorite acts
Your guide to holiday shows by Minnesota's enduring local acts.
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