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January 19, 2019
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Lileks: Before seat belts, there was Mom's arm

Everyone has some parenthood story that makes them wince, right?
Home & Garden
January 19, 2019
Everyday solutions - Porch to home office conversion by Joy Martin Architecture.

How to transform an unheated Minnesota porch into a comfortable home office

A Roseville telecommuter converted an unheated porch into a comfortable office.
Variety
January 19, 2019
A herd of elephants makes its way through Queen Elizabeth National Park, which has great wildlife diversity, including fruit bats being studied by the

On an accidental safari, a park in Uganda boasts a wealth of wildlife

During a surprise safari, Queen Elizabeth National Park offered up a host of sights.
Variety
January 19, 2019

Wine of the Week: Chateau La Rame Bordeaux Blanc 2017

Movies
January 19, 2019
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ryan Gosling in a scene from "First Man." (Daniel McFadden/Universal Pictures via AP)

Video review: 'First Man' shoots the moon

TV & Media
January 19, 2019
Broad City Season Five l-r: Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson Photo Credit: Cara Howe, Comedy Central

TV picks for Jan. 20-24: 'Black Monday,' 'Celebrity Big Brother,' 'Broad City'

Variety
January 19, 2019
TSA explosives-detection dog Howard, seen at Reagan National Airport in 2018, has the floppy ears that the agency says it is increasingly seeking out.

Security staff hasn't called in sick at MSP; floppy-eared dogs favored by TSA

Variety
January 19, 2019
The 33rd running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon got underway Sunday afternoon in Two Harbors. Here, Colleen Wallin sprinted with her team do

Quick Trips: Lake Superior Ice Festival, John Beargrease Sled Dog Race and Wintefest

Music
January 19, 2019
Rajané Katurah Brown and Jamecia Bennett in "Marie and Rosetta."

Pick Six: Praise for Flowstate, Postmodern Jukebox, Randy Bachman, Jamecia Bennett, St. Paul Peterson

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Movies
January 19, 2019
DF-02386_R - Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars in Twentieth Century Fox's THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING. Photo Credit: Kerry Brown.

Movies opening in the Twin Cities Jan. 25

Music
January 19, 2019
Noname performed at the Eaux Claires Music and Art Festival in July. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Day two of the Eaux Claires M

Best of the Week: Noname, Chinese dance, fairy tales, Tim Sparks

Music
January 18, 2019

As conductor, injured violinist Pekka Kuusisto elevates dramatic SPCO concert

REVIEW: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra artistic partner Pekka Kuusisto lent focus to a dramatic program.
Variety
January 18, 2019
Security lines at MSP were filled with holiday-weekend travelers Friday morning, Jan. 18, 2019.

Crush of holiday travelers led to long lines early Friday at MSP

Wait times returned to normal by midmorning.
Eat & Drink
January 18, 2019
Justin Sutherland laughed with fellow Top Chef contestant Brian Young who can to St. Paul to help Sutherland host a six course meal at the Handsome Ho

Watching 'Top Chef' with two of the contestants at Handsome Hog

Handsome Hog chef Justin Sutherland is cultivating a crowd of followers during his "Top Chef" run.
Stage & Arts
January 18, 2019
Jason McLean at the Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown in 2014.

First trial begins in new lawsuits arising from Children's Theatre scandal

Alleging she was sexually assaulted in 1983, Laura Stearns sued CTC and its ex-teacher Jason McLean.
Variety
January 18, 2019
Norton & Peel, Minnesota Historical Society Frederick W. Clifford residence at 325 Clifton Avenue in Minneapolis. ORG XMIT: Documentation

Now-lost Mpls. mansion was a sterling example of Tudor Revival style

Massive Tudor Revivals were once common in the Twin Cities. This Loring Park gem was one of the best.
Inspired
January 18, 2019
The Caring Collaborative -- an innovative program that originated a decade ago in New York City and has since spread to Philadelphia and San Francisco

When women get ill, they can count on the collaborative

The Caring Collaborative brings older women together to help one another when short-term illness or disability strikes.
Inspired
January 18, 2019
Kitty Matthews, of Edina, has been a ski instructor for 50 years.

Edina ski instructor Kitty Matthews has been teaching 50 years

The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have recognized her achievement with a 50-year pin.
TV & Media
January 18, 2019
Frankie Shaw as Bridgette in SMILF (Season 2, Episode 02, "Sorry Mary, I\'m Losing Faith"). - Photo: Dana Starbard/SHOWTIME - Photo ID: SMILF_202_3384

TV picks for Jan. 19-20: 'Dynasties,' Martin Luther King Jr., 'SMILF'

Celebrities
January 18, 2019
Toni McCloney, Fancy Ray's mom: "He always did things to get your attention because he's smart."

C.J.: Fancy Ray McCloney was not first 'Fancy' in family according to mom

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