Books
Review: 'Lincoln's Spies,' by Douglas Waller
NONFICTION: A lively account of four secret agents who reported on Confederate troops to Union generals.
Books
Review: 'Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead,' by Olga Tokarczuk
FICTION: A Man Booker International winner offers a blackly comic murder mystery.
Books
How long should you read a bad book before giving up?
Some of you follow rules about the number of pages you'll give a book before quitting. And some of you just give up. And some of you never give up.
Books
Review: 'The Yellow House,' by Sarah Broom
NONFICTION: Sarah Broom's memoir of her family home, lost to Hurricane Katrina, tells a broader story of black America.
Music
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Four artists from India who made their mark on Minnesota
In honor of India's Independence Day, a look at four Minnesotans who changed the culture here.
Eat & Drink
Mark your calendars for these 3 Twin Cities dining events
Here's where you can celebrate summer's bounty.
Music
Last blast of summer for buzzing Twin Cities rock trio Last Import
The rock trio wraps a busy few months with a big gig Friday. Then it's back to the books.
Music
Live Nation previews its Fillmore Minneapolis concert venue: 'It's not just a black box'
The entertainment conglomerate promised it will stand out from other venues in the international chain — and local competitors.
Movies
What's a dog's purpose? To justify odd movies like 'Racing in the Rain'
"The Art of Racing in the Rain" relates a tear-jerker of a story from a canine point of view.
Music
One of Minnesota's most stylish singers gets 'Stripped Down' for his solo debut
After a wildly varied 50-year music career, Maurice Jacox releases a quiet solo debut.
Variety
Midwest Traveler: Elkhart Lake, Wis., is a resort town without the pretension
Elkhart Lake is an old-fashioned, traditional summer getaway in eastern Wisconsin.
Variety
A Swedish midsummer on the southwest coast
Exploring Sweden's southwest coast, accompanied by the sun.
Variety
A peachy road trip in Colorado and Utah takes in national parks, orchards
The Colorado River cuts through bountiful valleys, beautiful canyons and lush orchards near the edge of Utah.
Variety
It's still not too late to plan a family summer vacation
Looking to get away? Here are four ideas to consider.
Music
Pick Six: Praise for Jeff Lynne's ELO, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Black Keys, Elvis Presley, Lil Nas X
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Variety
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Bayfront Blues, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gary Clark Jr.; Pizza Luce Block Party
The big gigs for Aug. 2-8, also including Queen, Lady Midnight, Kamasi Washington, Gladys Knight and Amanda Shires.
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