Books
Review: 'Days Without End,' by Sebastian Barry
FICTION: An Irishman joins up with the U.S. Army and falls in love with a fellow soldier.
Books
Review: 'Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s,' by Jim Walsh
NONFICTION: Twin Cities journalist Jim Walsh revisits his coverage of the superstar and his struggles in the 1990s.
Books
Review: 'Krazy,' by Michael Tisserand
NONFICTION: A fascinating biography of George Herriman, the creator of the comic strip "Krazy Kat," and a man who slipped past the color line.
Books
7 mysteries to chill your soul on a wintry night
FICTION: If your favorite winter sport is balancing a cup of hot chocolate and a chilling book on your lap, then these mysteries will give you a thrilling workout.
Eat & Drink
New 'authentic' Chinese restaurant opening in North Loop this weekend
A Jun sneak peak revealed hand-made noodles, sharp design and lots of Baijiu cocktails.
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What's bedtime like for Syrian refugee children? See the haunting photos at American Swedish Institute
To help people care about a complicated conflict, a Swedish photojournalist focused on child refugees at a vulnerable moment – as they tried to fall asleep.
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Two Twin Cities theater artists win national fellowships
Luverne Seifert and Taous Claire Khazem make up one-third of the winners of the Fox Fellowship.
Music
Review: Lumineers' arena show not their 'Hey' day
Review: The folky trio's first arena tour landed with high spirits at Target Center.
Travel
Biking the Florida Keys, east to west
Much of the 100-mile journey isn't very scenic — until suddenly it is.
Stage & Arts
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St. Olaf student wins national award for leading 'hot-button' talks
Dancer and Chicago native won national award for community conversation.
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Lileks: Let's toast Minnesota's annual debate over Sunday liquor sales
Arguing over buying booze on Sunday has become a legislative custom.
Music
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For Minnesota performers, circus shutdown prompts shock, grief and nostalgia
Current and former Minnesota circus performers reflect on the end of an era.
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