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A more aggressive model for protecting seniors from abuse
PART 5 OF 5: A dedicated team of prosecutors, investigators and victims' advocates in San Diego County has made elder abuse a priority in the region's crime-fighting strategy.
Music
Pared-down Doomtree group debuts new album ahead of St. Paul concert
Offshoot quartet Shredders dropped an LP ahead of the crew's first local show of 2018.
Local
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
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
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
Ward, Bidart win National Book Awards
Minnesota was well-represented at the awards, with four books on the shortlist.
Variety
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
'Sister Act' has a rapturous second coming at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
A revival of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres smash finds new ways to thrill.
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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
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
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.
Variety
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
MCAD art sale leads the Twin Cities' 5 must-do art events this week
How to see, buy and enjoy art this weekend
Variety
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
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
$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.
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