Stage & Arts
'The Levinsons' could be your family – stressed, struggling but surviving
REVIEW: "The Levinsons" shows troubles and humor across three generations.
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Churches and families making Wednesdays the new Sunday
As churches across Minnesota try new ways to accommodate the hectic lives of the faithful, Wednesday night services have emerged as a popular option.
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Why men like me should talk openly about depression
We're supposed to keep our feelings buried, but I've learned there's a better way.
Celebrities
C.J.: The Little Gym aims to put the play back in kids' sports
The franchise aims to create quality kids, not athletes.
Stage & Arts
Guthrie brings 'Bluest Eye' from page to stage with poetic power
REVIEW: Playwright Lydia R. Diamond's must-see adaptation of Toni Morrison's breakout novel, which opened Friday, animates the Guthrie's biggest space with aching beauty.
Stage & Arts
'Frog and Toad' is still hopping at Children's Theatre
REVIEW: The musical remains a winner in its fourth go-round at Children's Theatre Company.
Celebrities
NPR's Robert Siegel to step down as host of 'All Things Considered'
NPR's Robert Siegel will step down as host of "All Things Considered" in January 2018 after more than 40 years with the company, he announced Tuesday.
Stage & Arts
Share your thoughts on 'what needs to be said' at U exhibit
What should be public, or kept private? An artist at the Weisman poses questions about communications in the digital age.
Variety
Duluth teacher quit his job and changed birding in the state
Birding in Minnesota changed forever when Kim Eckert quit teaching, put his dog in his car, and moved to Duluth.
Eat & Drink
Son of State Fair's cheese curd originators fighting loss of family's stand
Tom Mueller has published an open letter that asks fairgoers for their support in his quest for Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds to be reinstated to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Music
Lucinda Williams is planning a 'Sweet Old' treat for First Ave on Friday
She and her band have re-recorded her 1992 album and will perform in its entirety exclusively for Twin Cities fans.
Celebrities
Lena Dunham bringing feminist variety show to St. Paul
The star of "Girls" will bring her LennyLetter newsletter to life at the Fitzgerald Theater June 3.
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Podcast on Jacob Wetterling case wins Peabody Award
It was a good day for local media on the awards front.
Celebrities
Janice Dean returns to Fox News after cosmetic surgery mishap
Fox News Channel's Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean says she "was nervous" for her return to television on Monday after undergoing a new type of cosmetic surgery that left her with horrible side effects.
Local
Health officials say 20 so far sickened in Minn. measles outbreak
Eight new infections were confirmed Monday. State health officials said that all of the cases have occurred within the Somali-American community.
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