Music
Pick Six: Praise for Chuck Prophet, Cactus Blossoms, Stevie Nicks, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Inspired
Aerospace engineer takes civility to court at University of Minnesota
Ellad Tadmor believes that strengthening our democracy isn't rocket science.
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Music
Two Twin Cities takes on Mozart opera that 'treats women like they're idiots'
Mozart's "Così fan tutte" sounds sexist to many opera lovers. Twin Cities directors offer differing views on staging the work for modern audiences.
Variety
Those are fightin' words: Cancer patients take issue with likening disease to war
Terms like "winning" and "losing" can rub patients' families the wrong way.
Variety
Why midcentury motels failed in downtown Minneapolis
Affordable, accessible motor inns were once the place to stay downtown. That all began to change in the 1960s.
Inspired
More than 500 retirees taking classes at U — but not to earn a degree
Minnesotans 62-plus are heading to class through U's Senior Citizen Education Program
Variety
Minnesota nonprofit set to hold final prom dress giveaway for teens in need
The "fairy godmothers" behind Operation Glass Slipper are retiring, leaving the nonprofit's future uncertain.
Eat & Drink
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Vote for your favorite Minnesota breweries in our Ultimate Beer Bracket
Last year Castle Danger crushed Surly. What's on tap this year?
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Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Blake Shelton, Vince Staples, Bob Weir, Michael Bublé
The big gigs for March 15-21, also including the Subdudes, Dan Wilson, Ike Reilly and a "Sgt. Pepper's" tribute.
Eat & Drink
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New Minnesota eating contest: How much hot dish can you scarf in 8 minutes?
They're going to need a lot of cream of mushroom soup.
Inspired
At 17, this award-winning Minneapolis musician is soaring on the cello
Nygel Witherspoon is already a familiar name among Minnesota music aficionados.
Variety
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If Minnesota's weather is wearing you down, here's how to push back
Record snow, lingering cold made this winter a mean one.
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