TV & Media
Who will win, who will die as 'Game of Thrones' returns for its final round
The long wait is over for fans of the HBO hit, whose final season debuted Sunday. Who will take the Iron Throne?
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'Parasite' wins at SAG Awards, so do Pitt and Aniston
Bong Joon Ho's Korean class satire "Parasite" became the first foreign language film to take top honors from the Screen Actors Guild.
Stage & Arts
Theater Latté Da offers up a poetic, powerful 'Bernarda Alba'
The regional premiere of "Bernarda Alba" is potent and poetic at Theater Latté Da.
Music
Australian conductor's debut with Minnesota Orchestra was worth the wait
REVIEW: Simone Young covered all the bases in pieces from Ravel, Mahler and Debussy.
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A visit to the newest national park, White Sands
In December, the vast fields of gypsum known as White Sands became the 62nd national park.
Eat & Drink
As alcohol consumption declines among millennials, more Twin Cities bars are holding the booze
Cocktail menus are evolving to meet demands for sophisticated nonalcoholic options.
Music
How short is too short for a concert? Twin Cities fans, promoters weigh in
Headliners should play for well over an hour — but it all depends on audience expectations.
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Can you make a living as a ventriloquist? This St. Paul man can speak to that
Decades after a St. Paul man started making dummies talk, ventriloquism is cool again.
Home & Garden
Bored with your decor? Popular furniture rental options coming soon to Twin Cities
Furniture and home goods subscription services aim to give millennials flexibility and sustainability.
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Lileks: Are your holiday lights still up?
Yes, it'll be a bit sad to see the neighborhoods less bright. But it's a sign of hope to take down the lights. It means that the end of winter is coming.
Movies
Golden Globe winner Awkwafina continues to break new ground in her Comedy Central sitcom
"The Farewell" star won't let being left out of the Oscar party get in the way of celebrating her new sitcom.
Home & Garden
Retired wrestling coach creates a garden of bountiful blooms in St. Cloud
After the self-taught horticultural expert retired as St. John's University's longtime wrestling coach, he became its landscape manager.
Music
In Minneapolis debut, British singer Yola proves she's award-worthy
The Grammy-nominated newcomer impressed in her Twin Cities debut.
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