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Review: 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark,' by Michelle McNamara
NONFICTION: Michelle McNamara investigates the East Bay Rapist, who sexually assaulted 50 women and murdered 10 people.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Channeling In-N-Out inspiration in the North Loop
At Nolo's Kitchen & Bar, chef Peter Hoff crafts an "ooh-ey gooey" burger by borrowing elements from his favorite burger chain.
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Review: 'Paris Metro,' by Wendell Steavenson
FICTION: Wendell Steavenson tells the gripping story of an American reporting from flash points in the War on Terror.
Books
Review: 'Dirty Doc Ames and the Scandal That Shook Minneapolis,' by Erik Rivenes
NONFICTION: Minneapolis Mayor "Doc" Ames was known for his visits to brothels, rigged poker games, and free-flowing booze.
Books
Review: 'More Than True: The Wisdom of Fairy Tales,' by Robert Bly
NONFICTION: Through the act of retelling fairy tales, the poet examines what these narratives can tell us about our own psychology.
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Music
Minneapolis sibling tax accountants are 'crazy' like Foxes for artist clients
A brother-and-sister accounting firm makes life less taxing for artists. It helps that the siblings are "a little crazy."
Music
Lorde brings her literate pop to St. Paul: 'I have a robust prescription of beta blockers'
The pop star makes her Twin Cities debut Friday at Xcel Energy Center.
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Sitka: the gem of Alaska
Surrounded by water, Sitka blends Russian and native history with bears and delicious salmon.
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Speak up or shut up about your partner's sense of style?
I don't like the way my partner dresses, but I don't want to hurt her feelings.
TV & Media
In new HBO show, 'Saturday Night Live' vet Bill Hader proves he's much more than Stefon
The former sketch-comedy standout adds an assassin to his roster of characters.
Music
Lollapalooza lineup draws lots of ire for lack of female headliners
Fans have taken to social media to point out the lack of female headliners.
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Sinkers vs. floaters: a matzo ball taste-off for Passover
Two colleagues put their matzo ball recipes to the test.
Eat & Drink
Danger! Danger! Big matchups ahead in Beer Bracket's Ale-ite Eight
See which Minnesota breweries survived the opening round, and then get ready to vote in the Ale-ite Eight round Tuesday morning.
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