Music
Minnesota Orchestra crosses divide between South Africa's grand halls and shantytowns
A quarter-century after the end of apartheid, South Africa is still grappling with massive income and wealth gaps that fall along racial lines.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Fantastic lamb-pork sliders are a reason to shop Minneapolis farmers markets
With his full-flavored mini-burgers, Bad Gyros owner Alan Scholer is upstaging prime tomato and sweet corn season.
Celebrities
C.J.: Ross Mathews talks podcast, RuPaul, Melania and "Newsmaker-of-the-Week" -- Omarosa
He's working on a follow-up to his bestseller, "Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence."
Music
In teaching young South African talents, Minn. Orchestra musicians find their own inspiration
While encouraging young South African talents, Minnesota Orchestra musicians are finding inspiration of their own.
Music
Meet the orchestra's new CEO: 'The Minnesota model really resonates with me'
Incoming CEO Michelle Miller Burns vows to continue open, collaborative leadership at Minnesota Orchestra.
Music
Orchestra sounds a note of joy with Beethoven's Ninth and South African premiere
The Minnesota Orchestra's South Africa day ends in joy, with a tribute to Nelson Mandela.
Music
The orchestra throws itself a send-off party filled with American fireworks
Review: The Minnesota Orchestra previewed its all-American program for next week's appearance at London's BBC Proms.
Music
South African gospel choir brings 'healing' post-apartheid message to Orchestra Hall
Touring the Midwest this summer, the 29:11 choir found an unlikely partner in Minnesota Orchestra.
Eat & Drink
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Find out how the Pronto Pup is made
The iconic Pronto Pup opens a new headquarters at the State Fair — just as fairgoers' eating preferences are evolving.
Home & Garden
$1.35M ranch home comes with vineyard, indoor horse arena near River Falls, Wis.
The 11-acre hobby farm is a dream for wine lovers.
Home & Garden
Atheist activist's rare geodesic dome home hits market in north Minneapolis
The dome home, built in 1982, includes three levels and a spiral staircase.
Variety
4 Dakota landmarks hide in plain sight along the Mississippi River
To increase knowledge of Dakota culture and heritage, the Minnesota Humanities Center worked with Dakota scholars to develop a tour of significant sites.
Music
Musicians make a grim pilgrimage to Mandela's prison cell: 'I know I don't have that strength'
A former prisoner led the grim trek through Robben Island, where South Africa's future president spent 18 years.
Music
Touring involves a 1,000-mile, high-stakes truck ride with precious cargo
Some of the instruments also need their own kind of visas to travel.
Music
Minnesota Chorale joins voices with South African singers: 'It's magic all the way'
Minnesota Chorale loosens up, while the South Africans get a lesson in German.
Home & Garden
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