Local
November 16, 2017
Mathias and Estelle Schaust, both in their 80s, lived with the worry that they'd be kicked out of their senior housing because of their complaints. Th

Special Report: Minnesota senior home residents risk eviction when they speak up

PART 4: Across Minnesota, families who take complaints to the state Department of Health encounter dead ends and delays. Yet when they take their complaints directly to the management of their care homes, many find themselves facing retaliation.
Variety
November 16, 2017
A line of about three dozen people wait to order food at The Tin Fish on Tuesday evening. Minneapolis Park Board is looking for ways to raise more mon

Park Board likes Lola's Cafe to replace Tin Fish as Lake Calhoun eatery

Cafe would open in April; Park Board to vote Nov. 29.
Music
November 16, 2017
Wilco gets over the 'resentment' for an adoring opening-night Palace gig

Wilco gets over the 'resentment' for an adoring opening-night Palace gig

The locally beloved Chicago rockers offered a little bit of everything to kick off their final three-night run of the year.
Books
November 15, 2017
Author Jesmyn Ward speaks at Book Expo America, Thursday, June 1, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) ORG XMIT: OTKNYML219

Ward, Bidart win National Book Awards

Minnesota was well-represented at the awards, with four books on the shortlist.
Variety
November 15, 2017
Kai Pat 7, read to Molly a Vizsla therapy dog, with her owner Connie Priesz at Cedar Ridge Elementary School Monday October 30,2017 in Eden Prairie, M

Sit, stay, read: Dogs help Minnesota kids take a bite out of learning

A unique program encourages young children to read to patient, judgment-free listeners: dogs.
Stage & Arts
November 15, 2017
Regina Marie Williams, center, in "Sister Act" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

'Sister Act' has a rapturous second coming at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

A revival of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres smash finds new ways to thrill.
TV & Media
November 15, 2017
Tony Danza, Jane Levy and Ian Nelson in the Hulu series "There's ... Johnny!"

TV picks for Nov. 16: 'There's ... Johnny!,' 'Hot Grease,' 'Back'

Variety
November 15, 2017
Carrot side dish recipe from Chef Mike DeCamp.

Three Twin Cities chefs offer favorite recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes

Chefs from three leading Twin Cities restaurants take a fresh Thanksgiving table approach to carrots, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
Stage & Arts
November 15, 2017
The program included Wynn Fricke's "Blessing of the Earth."

Zenon Dance delivers satisfying concert despite injury and last-minute program changes

Review: The company exhibited rock-solid professionalism, despite last-minute program changes to its fall concert.
Music
November 15, 2017
You'll never guess which Mpls. band landed song on Netflix's 'Stranger Things'

You'll never guess which Mpls. band landed song on Netflix's 'Stranger Things'

The relatively forgotten mid-'80s group recorded for Blackberry Way Records, whose founder landed them on the hit TV show.
TV & Media
November 15, 2017
This image released by Disney shows Lightning McQueen, voiced by Owen Wilson, foreground, in a scene from "Cars 3." (Disney-Pixar via AP)

Nielsen ratings for Nov. 6-12: NFL holds off CMA Awards; 'Cars 3' top movie rental

Variety
November 15, 2017
The beach on Sanibel Island is known for the best shelling in Florida.

Months after hurricane hit Florida, this winter getaway for Minnesotans is ready for visitors

A post-Hurricane Irma tour of the Gulf Coast reveals beautiful beaches and great fishing along with some unsightly piles of trash.
Variety
November 15, 2017
MCAD art sale leads the Twin Cities' 5 must-do art events this week

MCAD art sale leads the Twin Cities' 5 must-do art events this week

How to see, buy and enjoy art this weekend
Variety
November 15, 2017
Debi Berger with her grandson, Jayson.

Moorhead woman writes own obituary: 'Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it'

She filled her own obituary with advice, and the Fargo-Moorhead community honored her by hanging their holiday lights early.
Music
November 15, 2017
Messersmith announces 4-week residency at Icehouse to kick off a busy 2018

Messersmith announces 4-week residency at Icehouse to kick off a busy 2018

The Twin Cities pop/rock strummer will perform four unique shows with different themes and openers every Wednesday night.
Home & Garden
November 15, 2017
Three-story penthouse condo in the Six Quebec building offers skyscraper views for $2.25 million.

$2.25M penthouse condo offers skyscraper views in heart of downtown Mpls.

If you've ever wondered about that green glass cube on the roof at 6th and Marquette, now is your chance to look inside.
Variety
November 15, 2017
Minneapolis comic gets big break at celebrated New York club

Minneapolis comic gets big break at celebrated New York club

Chloe Radcliffe performed for a chance to appear on "Conan."
Variety
November 15, 2017
300 dpi 4 col x 9.4 in / 196x239 mm / 667x812 pixels Rick Nease color illustration of magnified eye spying from within a home computer. Detroit Free P

For parents, monitoring their kids online raises all sorts of conflicting feelings

Most parents monitor teens' digital lives, but where does it become an invasion of privacy?
Vikings
November 15, 2017
FILE - In this May 12, 2014 file photo, "The Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon attends the NBC Network 2014 Upfront presentation at the Javits Center in

Jimmy Fallon to host 'Tonight Show' live from Orpheum after Super Bowl

The current king of late night will be in Twin Cities for Super Bowl weekend.
Celebrities
November 14, 2017

C.J.: The Blenders will harmonize at "Holiday Soul Tour" at Pantages Theatre

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