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Top 9 places to dig into pie, from Lake Okoboji to Castle Danger
From Amboy to Whalan, these Minnesota pies are worth the drive.
Music
Young Minneapolis rockers the Carnegies strike gold with retro style
Brothers Roman and Royce Mars continue mining rock's past after tragic loss of a bandmate.
Music
Soul Asylum's first two Twin/Tone albums to be reissued in July
The collector's label Omnivore will put out "Say What You Will..." and "Made to Be Broken" with dozens of bonus tracks.
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Summer Fun 2018: Fireworks calendar
These explosive civic celebrations are happening near you July 1-4.
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Music
David Byrne sings about Philando Castile during his encore at the Orpheum
The mention came during an update of Janelle Monae's 2015 protest piece about racial violence.
Stage & Arts
Key member of Guthrie Theater 'dream team' to take a bow, leave
After five years, high-profile development director Danielle St. Germain-Gordon departs in mid-July for the San Francisco Ballet.
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Minnesota Moment: Cold enough for you, Mark Twain?
The writer took a Mississippi journey that ended in St. Paul in May 1882. It was 37 degrees.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Keeping it simple, at Simply Steve's
The food truck -- one of the Twin Cities' earliest operators -- does right by the California cheeseburger.
Music
How 'risk-taking' SPCO is making classical music cool
With edgy programs and bargain concert tickets, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is drawing a new generation of fans.
TV & Media
How parents and kids can prepare for Netflix teen-suicide series '13 Reasons Why'
Netflix is providing a resource guide that could be helpful before viewing.
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Blind Little Leaguer's pitch is a hit
After a three-year legal dispute, player forces a rule change.
Stage & Arts
Books
Review: 'Adventures of a Young Naturalist,' by David Attenborough
NONFICTION: TV naturalist roamed the world in the 1950s, bringing home exotic animals and a love of the planet.
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