Music
February 16, 2019
PaviElle French in "Black Nativity" at the Penumbra Theatre. Photo by Caroline Yang

Tapestry19 brings different definitions of home to Ordway

Home & Garden
February 16, 2019
HGTV's favorite home-improvement twins: "Property Brothers" Jonathan Scott, left, and Drew Scott.

'Property Brothers' dish on what it'll take for them to do makeover show in Minn.

The superstar twins bring their renovation expertise and sibling snark to the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show.
Inspired
February 15, 2019
Wealshire resident Lorraine Erdmann is surprised by fresh flowers from Jill McCarty, a volunteer with Bluebirds & Birds. ] LEILA NAVIDI ¥ leila.n

Childhood friends from Edina recycle flowers into bouquets of beauty for seniors

Their simple mission of giving a gift of recycled flowers has sprouted into a flourishing enterprise.
Stage & Arts
February 15, 2019
Dame Jasmine Hughes and Darrick Mosley play a couple hurt by the fallout from Emmett Till's murder in "Benevolence."

World premiere in St. Paul examines the aftermath of Emmett Till's murder

A searing drama about the aftermath of the Emmett Till killing premieres at Penumbra.
Variety
February 15, 2019
The walks have been cold and icy this winter, and for a long time there wasn't enough snow to make Angus happy. Now, there might be too much.

The Puppy Chronicles: Angus' famous ear goes kerflooey

An ear infection, dark and icy walks, mocking squirrels — it's been a tough winter for Angus.
Music
February 15, 2019
PaviElle French

Mother's spirit moved soul singer to write a 'Requiem' for St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

PaviElle French wanted to "make a big sound" to honor her mom. SPCO granted her wish.
Movies
February 15, 2019
Don Cheadle in a 1992 staging of "The Grapes of Wrath" by Mixed Blood Theatre.

Set to host 'SNL,' Hollywood star Don Cheadle reminisces about Mpls. theater days

Set to host "Saturday Night Live," actor Don Cheadle fondly remembers his years on the Minneapolis stage.
Variety
February 15, 2019
Technics SL-1200GR turntable

Sound Advice: New Technics turntable improves on what already was an impressive line

TV & Media
February 15, 2019
Dwight D. Eisenhower from HISTORY's two-night event "Presidents at War" premiering Sunday, Feb. 17 at 8PM ET/PT. Photo by Brendan George Ko
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TV picks for Feb. 16-17: Olivia Newton-John, 'Doom Patrol,' 'Presidents At War'

Variety
February 15, 2019

News of the Weird: Beer transfusion was a lifesaver

Inspired
February 15, 2019
Amal Qasem, 15, an eighth grader in Efrain Tovar's newcomers class, shows how a math app she created works on a projection screen at Abraham Lincoln M

Computer coding superstar from Yemen, 15, now tackling English

Inspired
February 15, 2019
John Leland. Photo by Erica Berger

New York Times reporter John Leland looks to elders to learn how to live now

Inspired
February 15, 2019
Lulete Mola spoke to the group of women assembled to choose microgrant recipients through the Young Women's Initiative. ] Shari L. Gross • shar

These young women aren't waiting around to spark real change in Minnesota

Young women find guidance, connections and funding to become forces for change now.
Eat & Drink
February 15, 2019
Twin Cities' next great cheeseburger is at new Blaine brewery

Twin Cities' next great cheeseburger is at new Blaine brewery

Your next great cheeseburger is on the menu at the Tipsy Steer, located inside Invictus Brewing Co.
Stage & Arts
February 15, 2019
Deborah Nelson, owner of Satin Stitches, posed for a picture holding one of her custom made dance costumes in her store in Coon Rapids.

Over four decades, this designer outfitted Minnesota's top high school dance teams

Deborah Nelson made her mark outfitting generations of high school dance teams.
Variety
February 15, 2019
"A close up shot of a pile of dried bluberries, cherries, cranberries, goji and raisins isolated on white."

We answer your top five FAQs about sugar and your health

Variety
February 15, 2019
WCCO Radio drops longtime host Al Malmberg for the second time

WCCO Radio drops longtime host Al Malmberg for the second time

The host says he's grateful for his time at the Twin Cities radio station.
Variety
February 15, 2019
City of Minneapolis truck driver Vicky Stich plows snow and lays down sand and salt on Olson Highway Service Road in Minneapolis on Tuesday, November

Lileks: What you should know about snow emergency rules

Don't park anywhere ever, and you're fine.
TV & Media
February 15, 2019

TV talk-show highlights Feb. 19-26

Books
February 15, 2019

Readers recommend books: 'Adobe Moon' and 'Born to the Badge'

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