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Books
February 23, 2018
Woman in Ireland

Review: 'Straying,' by Molly McCloskey

FICTION: A wrenching, precise novel about a young woman who cheats on her husband, and the sad aftermath.
Stage & Arts
February 23, 2018
Ifrah Mansour in "How to Have Fun in a Civil Wa," part of the Guthrie Theater's Solo Emerging Artist Celebration.

Three solo artists take the spotlight at Guthrie Theater

Books
February 23, 2018
Tara Westover Photo by Paul Stuart

Review: 'Educated,' by Tara Westover

NONFICTION: Tara Westover's fascinating memoir tells of growing up an uneducated daughter of Idaho survivalists — and then getting out.
TV & Media
February 23, 2018
THE LOOMING TOWER -- "Mistakes Were Made" - Episode 103 - The FBI finds one of the surviving terrorists and discovers a game changing lead in Nairobi,

The Minnesota connection behind Hulu 9/11 series 'The Looming Tower'

"Sweet Land" filmmaker Ali Selim tells of inspiration behind his contributions to a heart-pounding tale about 9/11.
Variety
February 23, 2018
Patrick Peifer lifehack for cutting his dog's toe nails went viral with this Twitter photo by daughter Kendal.

Eagan dog owner's clever nail-trimming hack for pup goes viral

Like most dogs, Oliver is not a fan of having his nails trimmed, so his owner devised a viral-worthy plan.
Variety
February 23, 2018
Can I have your name as you would like it to appear in print, and the town in which you live? David Hedberg from Shakopee, MN Where were you when you

A scene worth gushing over: Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil

Variety
February 23, 2018

Where to find cheap eats and entertainment in Vegas

Variety
February 23, 2018
istock

Do you get sick on vacation? Here's why, and how to avoid it

Variety
February 23, 2018
A young moose took advantage of the lack of traffic on the Gunflint Trail at daybreak.

Searching for moose – and dinner – in northern Minnesota

On the Gunflint Trail, come for the moose but stay for the meal.
Stage & Arts
February 23, 2018

Past Walker Art Center directors and their biggest challenges

Variety
February 23, 2018
Eating a healthy snack before and after working out can help you get in shape.

Food as exercise gear: Make snacking part of your routine

Eating before and after working out can help you get in shape.
Music
February 22, 2018
Robert Plant performed at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

With new music, Robert Plant still pleases Zeppelin fans

Review: He pulled out some Zep classics, too, in new versions at the Orpheum in Minneapolis.
TV & Media
February 22, 2018
Alex Trebek and Edina's Rob Worman.

Edina man's string of 'Jeopardy' wins snapped

Rob Worman, who ended up with $133,901 in winnings, said the new champion was too fast on the buzzer.
Variety
February 22, 2018
The Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Ellen Creager/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

Take the kids on a civil rights tour of the U.S.

These five destinations tell the story of the American struggle for equality.
Variety
February 22, 2018
Travel Troubleshooter: A timeshare presentation isn't very useful – when you're 87

Travel Troubleshooter: A timeshare presentation isn't very useful – when you're 87

Stage & Arts
February 22, 2018
Olga Viso rebuilt the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, rebricked the old museum building, carved out a new entrance and restaurant on Vineland Place and

What's next for Walker Art Center? There's a ripe opportunity for the new boss

The search for Olga Viso's successor offers the arts center a tantalizing opportunity.
Stage & Arts
February 22, 2018
Playwright Paula Vogel on the set of her play "Indecent" at the Guthrie.

Pulitzer winner finally gets a play on the Guthrie stage: 'This is huge for me'

Pulitzer winner Paula Vogel finally gets a work on the Guthrie stage: "This is huge for me."
Variety
February 22, 2018
A drawing of the rebuilt Snyders was part of a 1948 ad in the Minneapolis Star heralding the grand opening of the "Worlds Finest Drug Store."

Minnesota Moment: Union's rooftop wasn't always a roof

The Snyders Drug Stores headquarters in downtown Minneapolis lost a floor but gained prestige.
Variety
February 22, 2018
Tube form, that's the ticket.

Lileks: Don't give him any lip about Carmex

What if your lip balm runs out before winter does?
Eat & Drink
February 22, 2018
Hot Indian Foods expanding with new locations at Mall of America, Mpls. skyway

Hot Indian Foods expanding with new locations at Mall of America, Mpls. skyway

The company that started as a food truck is heating up with two new outposts.
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