Stage & Arts
Review: 'Waitress' serves up an unexpected slice of soulfulness at Orpheum
Sara Bareilles' musical is about love and marriage and, of course, pie.
Politics
Male aide gets 1-year sentence in sexual assault of 78-year-old Minnesota woman
Advocates say the case highlights deeper problems with the often-secretive response to elder crimes.
Variety
Lileks: Keeping tabs on license-bureau waits
Judging from the news, the state's licensing system has had some kinks. Here's what happened at the service center.
Music
Musicians, fans cram Triple Rock for punk haven's final blowout
Musicians and fans filled the West Bank punk haven as it ended its 19-year run.
Music
Twin Cities music notes: Erik Koskinen reflects on loss in 'Paradise'
The countryman channels a hero and a rough year on his new EP. Also: Joey Van Phillips steps out front.
Eat & Drink
How the night before Thanksgiving became the 'biggest drinking day of year'
Also referred to as Blackout Wednesday or Black Wednesday, Drinksgiving was coined about a decade ago.
Variety
Let's learn to love leftovers and fight food waste
While we Americans are rock stars with post-Thanksgiving turkey, we refuse to tap our culinary creativity any other time of the year.
Eat & Drink
Thursday's Vikings game blitzing some Minnesotans' Thanksgiving dinners
Are you planning your T-day plans around the big football game?
Eat & Drink
Hola Arepa owners unveil new Asian street food spot in former strip club
The couple behind influential Hola Arepa are shining the spotlight on the flavors and casual ease of southeast Asian street food.
Variety
Thanksgiving wishbone put to the test
You know you want to win the wishbone battle. Here's how to help the breaks go your way.
Variety
For Thanksgiving sides, this Minnesotan turns to heavenly (and hilarious) church lady cookbooks
My growing collection offers a glimpse into the past, with recipes for Creamed Green Beans and Snappy Tomatoes.
Stage & Arts
Sense and Santability: Jungle Theater's holiday show is a gift for Jane Austen fans
Holiday sequel to Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" makes for an amusing show.
TV & Media
Documentary on Minneapolis' Acme Comedy Club doesn't quite 'kill'
REVIEW: Three local comics bond as they tackle Asia in a film due Dec. 5.
Variety
6 essential recipes for Thanksgiving classics, and one crazy dessert to try
From turkey to cranberries, this last-minute Thanksgiving guide will guarantee a fantastic feast.
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