Home & Garden
Minneapolis family's garden offers a musical respite during a difficult summer
A south Minneapolis family turned their yard into a neighborhood haven and a Beautiful Garden winner.
Books
8 reasons we're still reading mystery writer Agatha Christie after 100 years
A century after her first book appeared, we still love Agatha Christie.
TV & Media
Lizzo and Letterman swap Minnesota memories on Netflix show
New episodes of David Letterman's Netflix series include a conversation with the onetime Minnesotan.
Music
Representing Minnesota in this weekend's SOS Fest, Dizzy Fae says 'all stages matter'
The St. Paul hip-hop star performs Friday in the three-day marathon also featuring the Roots, Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus and Lumineers.
The Good Life
'That pet is their lifeline': Low-cost vet makes house calls for older Minnesotans
"Dr. Marie" operates her deeply discounted veterinary practice out of her Shoreview home.
Variety
Road trip to Colorado, where scenery is abundant, but COVID was not
A 1,000-mile road trip to a luxe yurt provides an escape from the pandemic.
Music
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Badfinger's Joey Molland makes a solo album with a little help from his Beatle-y friends
"Be True to Yourself," his sixth solo album and the first in seven years, has echoes of John, Paul, George and sometimes even Ringo.
Inspired
Minneapolis Stairstep Foundation leader sees opportunities to rebuild in this difficult time
In the midst of a worldwide pandemic and cries for racial justice, his message seems particularly urgent and his comforting approach especially welcome.
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Inspired
At 100, Bloomington scratchboarding artist keeps his hands busy
Glenn Pettit uses photographs from magazines and newspapers for inspiration.
Books
7 takeaways from 'Melania and Me,' by the First Lady's former friend
Even in its heyday, the relationship between Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and Melania Trump was rife with red flags.
Eat & Drink
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Food writers Rick Nelson and Sharyn Jackson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Music
'Mad Max-meets-Beatles' concert series has bands play on the rooftop of a van
The Bands on Vans concert series is taking the fight for live music's return to the streets.
Stage & Arts
With a bold splash of color, Mpls. Institute of Art reimagines its South Asian galleries
MIA reinstalls its South and SE. Asian galleries, casting a bold new light on Asian art.
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