Stage & Arts
Meet the Pictureman, whose goal was to show 'the best of black life' in Minnesota
"The best of black life" in Minnesota comes alive in a book and show of photographs by the late Charles Chamblis.
Stage & Arts
Stunning photography captures the Dakota Access pipeline protest in new Minneapolis exhibit
The exhibit, "Lakota Resistance: The Bison, the Horse, and the River," opens Friday at Minneapolis Photo Center.
Celebrities
Ellen DeGeneres surprises Minn. mom who donated kidney to save her son
The son was born with kidney failure and has had more than 70 surgeries.
TV & Media
Quirky Macalester grad who went viral on 'Jeopardy' now in Tournament of Champions finals
Austin Rogers is back to his winning ways on the popular TV game show.
Variety
How you can help when natural disasters strike
It's natural to want to help those affected by major disasters. But some forms of help are better than others.
A Minnesota couple's love story leads to a philanthropic legacy
Gerald and Henrietta Rauenhorst worked their way out of hard times with the goal of making a difference. Their legacy is GHR Foundation, one of Minnesota's largest philanthropic organizations.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: St. Vincent, Halsey, Liam Gallagher, Black Violin
The big gigs for Nov. 17-23, also including Ike Reilly, Noname and Tower of Power.
TV & Media
Local
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.
Variety
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.
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