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Zephyr Theatre aims to turn Stillwater train depot into performing arts destination
Zephyr Theatre hopes to turn Stillwater hub into regional performing arts center.
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Kristin Wilke Detailleur, veteran Twin Cities stage manager and props designer from St. Paul, dies
Detailleur was a longtime stage manager and prop master for theaters throughout the Twin Cities, a theater veteran who loved working behind the scenes on local productions of shows ranging from "God of Carnage" to "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding."
TV & Media
Eat & Drink
8 Twin Cities chefs reveal their Minnesota State Fair food favorites
What do Minnesota food professionals like to eat at the fair? Their answers may surprise you.
Music
It's the end time for Flyte Tyme, Edina studio that was home to Minneapolis Sound
Flyte Tyme Studios — the hit factory of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis — will be razed for a housing complex.
Variety
Lake Minnetonka's hometown paparazzi snaps boaters at play
Minnetonka goes Hollywood as boaters smile for the Tonka Paparazzi's camera.
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Think you know Lake Superior? A 1,300-mile route gives new perspective
The epic journey around Lake Superior uncovered surprising landscapes and sleepy towns.
Home & Garden
A downtown Minneapolis condo gets a design refresh
After downsizing and moving downtown, a couple put their design stamp on a "basic-builder" condo.
Variety
The Puppy Chronicles: Angus gets a chance at freedom
Someone opened our side gate while we were at work, and the dogs took off at a dead run.
Music
Aretha Franklin commanded respect, even in a sweaty cubbyhole at the Metrodome
Our music critic recalls a brief but memorable interview with the Queen of Soul in 1996.
Music
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