Books
William Kent Krueger's 'Desolation Mountain' features a dead senator and dark plots
FICTION: In the 17th Cork O'Connor mystery, a Minnesota politician dies in an Iron Range plane crash and foul play is suspected.
Books
Review: 'So Much Life Left Over,' by Louis de Bernieres
FICTION: A rich novel follows the lives of a range of characters.
Books
Review: 'Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear,' by Kim Brooks
NONFICTION: Kim Brooks explores what happens when parenting is governed by fear.
Books
Review: 'Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road,' by Kate Harris
NONFICTION: In this compelling travel memoir, history and self and place get all mixed into an expression of an explorer's desire.
Music
Twin Cities' 15 biggest concerts of the week, from Smashing Pumpkins to New Order
Also on deck is Beach House, Deadmau5, Irv Williams and more.
Books
Review: 'Ohio,' by Stephen Markley
FICTION: Four Ohioans confront their pasts, and Rust Belt economic decline, in this ambitious debut.
Stage & Arts
Daily lottery for $10 tickets to Minneapolis 'Hamilton' begins Aug. 27 — here's how to enter
Lottery of 40 tickets for each show to be drawn during Twin Cities run.
Music
Newest rock club, Mortimer's, fills void left by Uptown redevelopment
Just eight months in, the new Mortimer's music room has become a fitting replacement for other vital rock clubs lost in the Twin Cities.
Eat & Drink
Summer's not over: Enjoy these 3 Twin Cities restaurant patios
There's plenty of warm weather left for dining outside. Here are three of our favorites.
Eat & Drink
Former Perkins in Golden Valley transformed into sleek southeast Asian eatery
Owner of Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine opening her second restaurant focusing on the traditions of her native Laos.
Variety
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies, leaving legacy of 'Respect'
A powerhouse vocalist until the end, Franklin gave up touring only last year.
Music
Prior Lake man excels in playing 'heavenly sounding' ancient Chinese instrument
As a teen, Jarrelle Barton discovered an ancient Chinese instrument. Now it's the focus of his life.
TV & Media
Fox 9's M.A. Rosko leaving the station after 19 years
The morning show reporter says she's going to take some time to reboot and travel.
Variety
Midwest Traveler: Fossil hunting at Iowa's Devonian Gorge and five more regional sites
Iowa's Devonian Fossil Gorge and other Midwestern sites make for a prehistoric road trip.
Variety
Hikers find solitude on Spain's undeveloped coast of Galicia
Hikers find solitude and serendipitous sights in undeveloped Galicia.
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