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In Ireland, an extraordinary detour honors a cancer survivor
How a cancer survivor's journey of recovery propelled a tour bus full of strangers to a remarkable spot on the Dingle Peninsula.
Eat & Drink
The stuffed burger remains Minnesota's ambassador to the world
No matter how it's spelled, our own cheese-stuffed burger has made its mark.
Home & Garden
Minneapolis duplex owner builds mini house for himself in the backyard
Ready to downsize and move back to the city, a Minneapolis homeowner built a sleek little house behind a duplex he already owned.
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Beard oil, hot sauce, sex toys: The advent calendar gets weird
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 25 pieces of beef jerky.
Movies
TV & Media
TV & Media
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Public Service Center may not be worth saving, but it's worth remembering
The demolition of the rather ordinary Public Service Center in Minneapolis will leave a gap in the city scape.
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.
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