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February 13, 2020
In this May 17, 2018 photo, people depart Orchard House in Concord, Mass. Author Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women while living at the house. A cen

Follow the footsteps of 'Little Women' on a pilgrimage in Massachusetts

Massachusetts pilgrimage leads to the home where Louisa May Alcott wrote the book.
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February 13, 2020
You can refer to me as Mark Ryan During our trip to Europe last fall, my wife, Marge, and I took a train from London out to Penzance on the southwest

Kestrel meets kayakers near Penzance, on the Cornwall coast of England

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February 13, 2020
Passengers stand on the deck of the Diamond Princess cruise ship anchored at Yokohama Port in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Japan&#x

Will the coronavirus sink cruising?

Stage & Arts
February 13, 2020
"Flags 1" (1973) by Jasper Johns.

Jasper Johns plants his flags in a new show at Walker Art Center

As he nears 90, the celebrated artist continues to be fascinated by symbols "the mind already knows."
Eat & Drink
February 13, 2020
Lasagna, spaghetti, chicken Parmesan and more at Mama DeCampo's.

Lasagna to chicken parm: 12 spots to get a classic Italian-American meal in the Twin Cities

Music
February 13, 2020
Brandi Carlile performed at the Fillmore Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Brandi Carlile goes small for big event to open Fillmore Minneapolis

The Twin Cities hadn't experienced the singer-songwriter in an all-acoustic setting.
Movies
February 13, 2020
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell in "Downhill," a remake of the Swedish film "Force Majeure."

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell are fine, but 'Downhill' goes nowhere fast

Re-imagined "Force Majeure" has moments, but its dilemmas are bunny slope-sized.
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February 13, 2020

Weekend options: "Geared up" at Grain Belt Brewery

Stage & Arts
February 13, 2020
"Road Trip" by Jenna September, grade 12, Chaska High School

Meet Minnesota's top young artists at the U of M

Music
February 13, 2020

New music review: Wiz Khalifa drops sweet pro-pot mixtape

Movies
February 13, 2020
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, in a scene from "Sonic the Hedgehog ." (Paramount Pictures/Sega of Amer

Heartwarming 'Sonic' is fun throwback

Video-game adaptation has lots of energy.
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February 13, 2020
TV version of 'Mighty Ducks' will be set in Minnesota, starring Lauren Graham

TV version of 'Mighty Ducks' will be set in Minnesota, starring Lauren Graham

The 'Gilmore Girls' star will play the coach in the Disney Plus series.
Movies
February 13, 2020
Julia Garner in "The Assistant."

Weinstein-inspired film offers potent fable about workplace abuse

"The Assistant" masterfully shows abuse and complicity in Weinstein-inspired power structure.
Eat & Drink
February 13, 2020
The lobby of the Hewing Hotel was a cozy place to curl up with a book Sunday afternoon. Matt Sharkey-Smith, center, lives in the neighborhood, but was

9 Twin Cities bars and restaurants with crackling fireplaces

Get nice and toasty this Valentine's Day at these charming spots.
TV & Media
February 13, 2020
John Cena and Christian Convery in PLAYING WITH FIRE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Doane Gregory.

Nielsen ratings: Oscars are big draw; 'Playing With Fire' is top rental

Music
February 13, 2020
Rage Against the Machine adds second Minneapolis show after first blows up internet

Rage Against the Machine adds second Minneapolis show after first blows up internet

The rap-rock legends will now play Target Center on May 12 in addition to May 11.
Variety
February 13, 2020
'Parasite' director celebrates Oscar wins and film career at Walker Art Center

'Parasite' director celebrates Oscar wins and film career at Walker Art Center

The 'Parasite' director was part of Walker's Dialogues series.
Eat & Drink
February 13, 2020
Chitarra at Estelle in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, February 7, 2020.

New Southern European restaurant Estelle is a gem in St. Paul

Spain, Portugal and Italy are the focus of Estelle in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood.
Music
February 13, 2020
Brandi Carlile performed at the Fillmore Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Minneapolis' Fillmore era begins as Brandi Carlile plays first show at new venue

Brandi Carlile performs unplugged to crank up the fancy North Loop music venue.
Variety
February 12, 2020
Chocolate Cream Pie from "Everything Chocolate."

3 decadent chocolate-filled recipes for your Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day around the corner, consider baking your way into someone's heart.

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