Music
Prince's greatest talent? Self-confidence, says the manager who landed 'Purple Rain'
Bob Cavallo recounts some of the tales he'll tell at Paisley Park for the third annual Celebration.
Home & Garden
Tips for designing 'your ideal home' from top Twin Cities architects
Architects David O'Brien Wagner, Christine Albertsson and Andrea Swan talk about designing for better, not bigger.
Books
As 3 Twin Cities indie bookstores have closed, 3 have opened
As we head toward Independent Bookstore Day next Saturday, let's assess.
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Portugal's wild Azores isles are geothermal wonders — and relatively close to the U.S.
A childhood fascination finally yields to discovery on the North Atlantic's unpredictable Azores islands.
Home & Garden
How a 'dump,' a drug den and a 'weird' house became 3 cool Twin Cities homes
Resourceful homeowners who tackled extensive renovations will open their doors during the Minneapolis & St. Paul Home Tour.
Inspired
Twin Cities strummer Katy Vernon breaks out of 30-year funk to write songs of hope
Her rebound led her to not only write a hopeful new album, "Suit of Hearts," but to follow her passion.
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Music
Pick Six: Praise for Billy Bragg, Billie Eilish, Betty Buckley, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
Home & Garden
Inspired
St. Paul's PCs for People readies to expand reach as leveler of digital playing field
The St. Paul-based nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of getting refurbished computers and low-cost internet into homes across the United States.
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