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'It'll always be Camp Snoopy': Airing it all out with #MinnesotaConfessions
Minnesotans shared a few shameful secrets on Twitter this week — and couldn't stop.
TV & Media
Minnesota author Tim O'Brien looks back at making of PBS's 'The Vietnam War'
The war veteran and director Lynn Novick share insights at Macalester forum.
Books
Review: 'Subtle Variations,' by Miriam Karmel
FICTION: Family connections fill Minneapolis writer's debut collection of stories.
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Today's culture wars foretold in tiny Floodwood, Minn., 70 years ago
Government health care. Racial equality. Income disparity. They're familiar battles in 2017. But not so familiar seven decades ago. Here's how a book about an education experiment in Minnesota decades ago foretold today's culture wars.
Stage & Arts
In regal portraits, Mpls. photographer portrays beauty, power of black lives
Bobby Rogers' first solo show nods to the Harlem Renaissance and a hit song by rap superstar Kendrick Lamar.
Music
Kings of Leon regroup at X with help from another band of brothers
Review: The Followill brothers played full tilt despite a half-full arena with openers Dawes.
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'Nye's is better off dead': Minnesotans air contrarian views with hilarious hashtag
A writer asks Twin Citians for their controversial opinions, and they let him have it on Twitter.
Celebrities
Minnesota mom and autistic, nonverbal son win Jimmy Fallon's 'say mama' contest
The "Tonight Show" host found out that not all kids say "mama" the same way.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Trombone Shorty, Fall Out Boy, Irma Thomas
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Eat & Drink
Tiny Tenant in Minneapolis serves big ambitions, 6 courses at a time
Six courses. Fifty bucks. Four chefs. Few frills. Fun ensues.
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Thirty years at Uptown Y: 'The first and only gym I've ever joined'
That cinder-block building has remained a constant in my life.
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Let pumpkin shine anew in a marbled brownie
Pumpkin gets a reprieve from the spice trend when swirled into a chocolately brownie.
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