TV & Media
December 8, 2017
Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) formally makes Philip (Matt Smith) a British Prince in "The Crown." Robert Viglasky / Netflix

TV picks for Dec. 8-10: Kevin Hart in Minneapolis, 'The Crown,' Maya Moore & Kristen Bell

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December 8, 2017
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Lego Fan Expo.

Elaborate Lego designs on display

Home & Garden
December 7, 2017
The Soo Line Building's management said it's about time residents clean up their dogs' feces.

Mpls. apartment building collecting pets' DNA to catch poop-a-trators

Apartment manager cracking down on careless canine owners.
TV & Media
December 7, 2017
Garrison Keillor sings with the audience during the encore. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The liv

Garrison Keillor says MPR's CEO never asked for his side of the story

Pushing back, the writer hopes for "a happy resolution" and says he's headed to Mayo to get a pacemaker.
Local
December 7, 2017

Seven people overcome by carbon monoxide at northern Minnesota home

No cause found after incident in Virginia.
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December 7, 2017
Brr.

Lileks: Only an idiot could think cold weather makes us closed-minded jerks

Warm climes produce nicer people, a study says. Fine, if you like that kind of thing.
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December 7, 2017
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Baby boomers are becoming 'baby boozers' as reliance on alcohol and drugs rises

The trend is alarming doctors, substance abuse specialists, family members and some boomers themselves.
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December 7, 2017
Melissa Narum and Elizabeth McKevitt.

Scene + Heard: Partying 1920s style at Fraser Annual Benefit

TV & Media
December 7, 2017
Scott Foley

Scott Foley's most scandalous moment: Blushing during an audition

"I'm a blusher," he confesses. It once cost him a film role.
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December 7, 2017
LARK Toys, the quaint but immense toy store in Kellogg, Minn. Part of the Magazine's gift guide. Here, Scott Gray Burlingame the shop where he works o

Massive toy store in tiny Minnesota town beckons nostalgia seekers from around the state

LARK Toys in Kellogg, Minn., offers thousands of nostalgic toys in a Santa's workshop setting.
Eat & Drink
December 7, 2017
Aquavit is in, and this season is the perfect time to indulge in this Scandanavian spirit, traditionally drank around the holidays.

Twin Cities bars offer updates on aquavit, bringing this traditional liquor into trend territory

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December 7, 2017
Twin Cities' 5 must-see art shows this weekend

Twin Cities' 5 must-see art shows this weekend

From openings to lectures, there's plenty going on this weekend in art
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December 7, 2017
Screen shot from video posted to Ryan Flores' Facebook page of "Santa" throwing cash down on Mall of America shoppers.

'Santa' drops $1,000 on shoppers from fourth floor, gets kicked out of Mall of America

The charitable stunt stunned shoppers, and angered mall security.
Celebrities
December 7, 2017
A screen shot from Chelsea Handler's appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

Chelsea Handler makes feminist fashion statement on 'Ellen' wearing Minn. T-shirt

The comedian appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" touting female empowerment while wearing a shirt from My Sister.
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December 7, 2017
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What you should bring as the perfect hostess gift this holiday season

A host of giving options
Stage & Arts
December 7, 2017

Minnesota glass artists showcase their stunning hand-blown works

Winter seems a little warmer with the beauty of these objects.
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December 7, 2017
Elyse and Brad Ash stood for a portrait at their home on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com A local coup

Mpls. woman struggling with infertility launches a social network for people who 'get it'

It's "Tinder meets AA" for people trying to conceive.
Music
December 7, 2017
Former Jayhawks co-frontman Mark Olson and his wife, Ingunn Ringvold, celebrate a new album Saturday at Cedar Cultural Center.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Mark Olson, Reina del Cid, Curtiss A's John Lennon Tribute

Big gigs for the week of Dec. 8-14, also including Kellis, Drivin' n' Cryin,' Nachito Herrera and a Replacements tribute.
Home & Garden
December 7, 2017
Modern fireplace in Pelican Lake house designed by Peterssen/Keller Architecture

Minnesotans covet fireplaces, and these styles and tech options are hot right now

Minnesotans love a cozy glow, and these styles and tech options are hot right now.
Stage & Arts
December 7, 2017
Provided by Catherine G. Murphy Gallery
"The Place of the Snake Kings," a painting by Melissa Loop.

Lush paintings of Mayan temples feature in exhibit at St. Kate's

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