Music
Singer David Huckfelt of the Pines found ocean of inspiration on Isle Royale
The Minneapolis-via-Iowa tunesmith took inspiration from a writing residency at Lake Superior's national park to craft his first solo album, "Stranger Angels."
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Charlie Parr, Boygenius, Rufus Wainwright
Big gigs for the week of Nov. 16-22, also including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Maxwell, Moore by Four and Ike Reilly Assassination.
Movies
Viola Davis and a team of 'Widows' pull off an entertaining caper
Bereaved robbers team up in this pulpy caper penned by Gillian Flynn.
Music
Minneapolis music legend Willie Murphy turning 75 with new album, rebounding health
The West Bank music scene hero was hospitalized with severe flu in September and is still getting his legs and voice back.
Variety
WCCO Radio operations manager abruptly leaves station
Andy Bloom had only been working in Twin Cities market for eight months before leaving.
Eat & Drink
8 Twin Cities restaurant openings, from a retro diner to suburban steakhouse
The local restaurant scene is buzzing with these additions.
Celebrities
C.J.: Author Peter Dorsen has cleaned up his life and is focused helping men 60 and older
"Men Over 60: Don't Quit Now!" is in the final editing stage. It follows his "Dr. D's Handbook for Men Over 40," published in 1999.
Books
Minneapolis' Coffee House Press wins first National Book Award
"Indecency," by Justin Phillip Reed, wins for poetry
The Good Life
With 'menocore' style, middle age is all the rage
The look, now popular with women of all ages, is all about comfort, body positivity and values.
Eat & Drink
Different wines for different dishes at the holiday table
If you prefer to stick with one, consider a sparkling wine.
Variety
Hotlines at the ready for Thanksgiving questions
There are no silly questions when it comes to cooking the biggest meal of the year. Just ask these experts.
Variety
Thanksgiving hot lines offer last-minute help for cooks
Last minute questions as you're putting the early (or final) touch to the big meal? Help is nearby.
Variety
Robocalls hit 'epidemic levels' during open enrollments
With health insurance open-enrollment season underway, automated phone calls offering Affordable Care Act or other health plans are spiking.
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