Eat & Drink
21 new and soon-to-open restaurants in the Twin Cities
New restaurants, breweries, drive-throughs, residencies, ghost kitchens, pop-ups, and even a barbershop-turned-coffeeshop take a gamble on pandemic-era dining in the Twin Cities.
TV & Media
WCCO Radio host Jordana Green reveals she has leukemia
The radio personality is receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
Home & Garden
Woodpeckers may annoy you, but they're helpers in the bird community
While homeowners may not appreciate it, woodpeckers create homes for cavity nesters. Here's a guide to local woodpeckers.
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TV & Media
Ex-WCCO reporter shares his often 'crazy' life as White House correspondent
What's life like for a St. Paul native covering President Donald Trump during unprecedented times?
Books
The next Minnesota book club pick: Louise Erdrich's 'Plague of Doves'
E-books and audiobooks are available for free downloads from the public library.
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Music
Minnesota Opera hits the 'Heights' once more
REVIEW: Virtual season revisits a historic work by famed film composer Bernard Herrmann.
Home & Garden
Historic Cottage Grove mansion with ballroom now on market for $1.95M
Grand country estate with 26 rooms including a ballroom has hosted weddings and afternoon teas.
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Who has the best dressed pet for Halloween?
Winning photos will be published in the Star Tribune on Oct. 31.
Movies
How Hollywood turned a young Minnesotan's life into a Disney movie with 'Clouds'
The movie version of Zach Sobiech's life borrows true details as well as items from his bedroom.
Eat & Drink
First-rate farmers market pizzeria is finally getting a permanent home
Northern Fires Pizza will be landing at Cedar and 42nd in south Minneapolis in early November.
Home & Garden
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8 years after building his green dream home, Don Shelby strives to go even greener
The former WCCO anchor and his wife, Barbara, are still looking for ways to improve their home's sustainability.
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COVID-cation options in Minnesota include new tiny cabins and grain silos
Surprising lodging offerings in central Minnesota are perfect for social-distancing vacations.
Music
7th St. Entry's legendary stage is now for sale – in 380 pieces
First Avenue is refurbishing its smaller room and inventing new ways of making money during the pandemic.
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