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In the absence of theater, artists put sonnets to music
A bunch of performers, most from the Twin Cities, have pitched in to set Shakespeare's poetry to music.
Local
Leading state's health efforts, Jan Malcolm is 'Minnesota's Dr. Fauci'
Her days are long, filled with press briefings and conference calls, but she retains her frank, calm delivery.
Home & Garden
Which lawn and garden chores should you tackle now?
We've been told to stay home. But that doesn't mean we can't go outside, and with time on our hands, our yards and gardens beckon.
Stage & Arts
Many actors you see on Twin Cities stages got their start as Children's Theatre apprentices
Dozens of apprentices have filled key roles in the local theater world.
Local
Twin Cities restaurants turn to crowdfunding for laid-off employees
Following a national pattern, Twin Cities restaurants are raising money for their laid-off employees through online campaigns.
Local
Take these 4 virtual tours, from Glensheen in Duluth to the Bode Museum in Berlin
While people around the world stay at home, virtual tours are the new answer to wanderlust.
Home & Garden
Twin Cities couple find 'tranquility' after remodeling longtime home
Light, views and a dramatically improved floor plan create a refuge inside a couple's longtime home, without adding square footage.
Local
With salons closed, Minnesotans are having a rough time keeping up appearances
Many folks are going without makeup and other grooming products or breaking out the hair clippers and drugstore hair dye.
Variety
'Personalized meal plans' help you pamper your pooch during lockdown
It's easy to make your dog — and yourself — happy. Just give it a treat and stand back and watch.
Local
Local
As Minnesota artists struggle, state leader says: 'We'll come back'
Sue Gens talks about what the State Arts Board is doing to alleviate the current crisis.
Local
Trying to stay fit during the shutdown? These Twin Cities gyms, judo studios and gear shops want to help
Fitness buffs and the businesses that cater to them are finding a way to connect amid COVID-19.
Music
June festivals Rock the Garden canceled, Twin Cities Pride postponed
The June 20 music fest at Walker Art Center was canceled, but Pride organizers are only calling their event postponed.
Local
Will summer music festivals go on? Twin Cities fans watch and wait
Some have canceled but many, including the Basilica and Moondance parties, still hope to go on.
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