Music
November 21, 2020
Taylor Swift danced across the We Fest stage in 2008 back when she was still wearing cowgirl boots.

We Fest will return to Detroit Lakes in 2021 after planned hiatus

TV & Media
November 21, 2020
Kaley Cuoco "The Flight Attendant" on HBO MAX Photograph by Phil Caruso

'Big Bang' star Kaley Cuoco soars to new heights in 'The Flight Attendant'

The "Big Bang" star keeps showing off her comedy chops in her latest series.
Music
November 21, 2020
Stapleton

6 cool things in music this week include Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Black country singers and Chris Stapleton

Eat & Drink
November 21, 2020
Pear, Gorgonzola and pine nut pizza at Boludo

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.
Home & Garden
November 21, 2020
The new master bedroom combines traditional and modern elements.

Creating a modern-day owners' suite in an old Minneapolis house

New bedroom and bathroom complement vintage character of a 1906 Minneapolis home.
Variety
November 21, 2020
Empty rustic wooden table with defocused Christmas lights at background. Ideal for product display. Predominant colors are brown and yellow. DSRL stud

Lileks: There are never enough Christmas lights

We're battling decoration inflation.
Variety
November 21, 2020
In "Soul," Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher whose true passion is playing jazz.

Our ultimate guide to holiday entertainment: 15 ideas to make your season bright

Variety
November 21, 2020
This artist's rendition shows Dollar General's planned DGX store on the Nicollet Mall.

What does it say about Minneapolis that a dollar store is coming soon to Nicollet Mall?

Dollar General says DGX store at 5th and Nicollet is aimed at "metropolitan" customers.
Variety
November 21, 2020
Sarah Kasner kissed her 5-year old son, Dunky, under the lights near the GLOW Holiday Festival's outdoor food court Wednesday. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aa

Holiday light displays to brighten your winter

Drive- and walk-through holiday light displays are growing in the Twin Cities.
Music
November 20, 2020
Tony Glover interviewing Jimi and Noel Redding (Experience bassist) when they played the Minneapolis Auditorium on Nov. 2, 1968. The photo is part of

Tony Glover's trove of Bob Dylan items sold for $495k total

The late Twin Cities music legend's trove of memorabilia was put up for auction last week.
Music
November 20, 2020
The Blenders Photo provided

COVID didn't steal Christmas concerts: Streaming shows in the Twin Cities

Minnesota musicians have planned streamed performances and some treats.
TV & Media
November 20, 2020
Richardson, who came to the Twin Cities to be a Pioneer Press sportswriter, is heading to Los Angeles.

KMOJ's Ray Richardson says goodbye to the Twin Cities

His final show included his all-time favorite R&B classics.
Inspired
November 20, 2020
Elder Atum Azzahir has been the executive director of the Cultural Wellness Center for 24 years. The center is located inside the Midtown Global Marke

A program to improve health in Twin Cities' Black community begins with healing power of soul medicine

A Minneapolis center partners with counties and health care providers to tap into the resiliency of the Black community to improve health and financial stability.
Eat & Drink
November 20, 2020
Full Homemade Thanksgiving Dinner with Turkey Stuffing Veggies and Potatos

It's not too late to make Thanksgiving takeout plans

Variety
November 20, 2020

Travel Troubleshooter: Bachelorette party gets double-booked on Airbnb

Home & Garden
November 20, 2020
Kenny Turck photographed in his garden near Litchfield, MN. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Litchfield, MN – August 13, 2020, Ke

A Minnesota social worker uses gardening to help youth heal from trauma

A gardener and social worker uses produce to help young people with mental health challenges.
Music
November 20, 2020
FILE - This March 14, 2019 file photo shows Garth Brooks performing at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. Brooks is holding a concert in Nas

Promoting 'Fun,' Garth Brooks talks politics, pandemic and George Floyd

With his new album, the country megastar offers comfort food during the pandemic.
Variety
November 20, 2020

News of the Weird: A hands-off approach to holding hands

Variety
November 20, 2020
Hifiman Deva headphones

Sound Advice: A new stylus will revive a classic turntable

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