Books
Review: 'This Is Happiness,' by Niall Williams
FICTION: Endearing coming-of-age tale is a snapshot of an Irish rural community resistant to change.
Books
Review: 'Alice Adams: Portrait of a Writer,' by Carol Sklenicka
NONFICTION: Biography shines new light on Alice Adams and her chronicles of the hearts and minds of women.
Books
Review: 'Passing,' by Michael Korda
NONFICTION: Michael Korda's memoir of the vibrant life and cancer death of his wife is a touching and melancholy read.
Variety
'Six' musical at the Ordway in St. Paul is down one queen
An injury will prevent "Beautiful" vet Abby Mueller from appearing in the pop musical at the Ordway, but she'll be ready for Broadway.
Music
Unclassical setting for Outpost program frees up classical music
REVIEW: Outpost puts together an eclectic show at Hook and Ladder.
Variety
Vaccines may protect your dog from a strain of canine flu
The illness can spread "like wildfire" among dogs at parks, boarding facilities, doggy day cares or even in condo elevators.
Variety
Get your friends to step up their potluck game
Here's how to get reluctant contributors to bring more than potato chips and sour cream.
Variety
Having good neighbors is a key to happiness
Having social connections with those near us can combat loneliness.
Variety
Stage & Arts
'Six' is the latest big musical to play in the Twin Cities with Broadway in its sights
Musical "Six" joins a long line of musicals heading from the Twin Cities to the Great White Way.
Books
Review: 'The Remainder,' by Alia Trabucco Zerán
FICTION: Two friends in Chile grapple with the memory of historical atrocities as they travel to recover a dead body.
Home & Garden
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3 easy DIY holiday decor ideas from a Minneapolis style blogger
Three festive crafts from local style blogger Erin Francois that you can make yourself.
Stage & Arts
With holiday feasting over, feast your eyes on these Twin Cities art exhibits
No desire to go shopping? Check out these three shows.
Home & Garden
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Trashy Little Xmas, Lydia Liza, Brockhampton, CeeLo
The big gigs for Nov. 29-Dec. 5, also including the Cactus Blossoms, Crescent Moon & Big Trouble, Kim Petras, Dead Man Winter residency and the annual Replacements tribute.
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