Variety
November 23, 2020
Combining heritage and haute couture, Rammy Mohamed worked on attire for an upcoming wedding in the studio of her St. Paul home.

Twin Cities designer Rammy Mohamed makes fashion — and a statement

Variety
November 23, 2020
This photo taken on April 15, 2019 shows Notre Dame cathedral burning in Paris.

Review: 'Notre-Dame: The Soul of France,' by Agnès Poirier

NONFICTION: Watching as flames burned the spiritual heart of France.
TV & Media
November 23, 2020
Dark Horse Books/TNS The first volume of Dark Horse's "Neil Gaiman Library," left, contains four complete stories by the master that have been adapted

Two graphic novel anthologies that deserve your attention

TV & Media
November 23, 2020
Hugh Jackman in "Les Miserables."

Not every 'classic' movie starts out with rave reviews

Variety
November 23, 2020

Ask Amy: Widower's new woman plays out old story

Movies
November 23, 2020
Kevin Smith and Jason Mews of "Jay and Silent Bob" fame at a previous pop-up installment of Mooby's.

Kevin Smith's pop-up restaurant Mooby's to open in First Ave's Depot Tavern

The fictional fast-food joint from Smith's "Clerks" movies will sell takeout only Dec. 12-18.
Variety
November 23, 2020
Gravy takes the starring role in a Thanksgiving meal.

Taste: Have a tasty Thanksgiving

Let our Taste experts show you how to make the most of your Thanksgiving meal.
Variety
November 23, 2020
Kate Nordstrum, the new head of the Great Northern, talks about her plans to expand the festival ... and how they've been modified by covid. Kate Nord

Minnesota's expanded Great Northern festival is a 'bright light' for the winter ahead

Duluth
November 23, 2020
Oakley Romanecz, 5, and Graham Romanecz, 3, left and right, from Prior Lake, Minn., looked out the window of their family's car at the light displays

Live-streamed and socially distanced, Duluth traditions carry on

Bentleyville Tour of Lights can't be walked this year, but many are happy to see it on wheels.
Variety
November 23, 2020
Deborah Coleman / Pixar Bloomington native Pete Docter has been at the helm of most Pixar releases. His latest, "Soul," will premiere on Disney Plus.

Minnesotan behind 'Toy Story' and 'Up' on his latest Pixar movie 'Soul'

The latest from Pixar is another chapter in the life of Bloomington's own Pete Docter
Variety
November 23, 2020

LIleks: Blame not bars, but loud ones

Variety
November 23, 2020
These giant rolls can come from your oven, too; the bakery makes them frozen to order.

Need a pick-me-up? Isles Bun & Coffee provides a sweet start to mornings

Music
November 23, 2020
"I wanted to get outside myself," Mason Jennings said of when he and Stone Gossard started working on Painted Sheild's debut album, out Friday.

Mason Jennings, Stone Gossard 'off and running' in new band Painted Shield

Minnesota music mainstay Mason Jennings and Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard launch their new band Painted Shield with 1,700 miles of social distancing.
TV & Media
November 22, 2020
KJ Apa and the late Luke Perry in "Riverdale."

Some updates on 'Riverdale' and 'Roswell'

Books
November 22, 2020

REVIEW: 'From the Grave,' by David Housewright, and 'Farm Girl,' by Beuna Coburn Carlson

Variety
November 21, 2020
Traffic creeps behind snow plows heading south on I-35W in Minneapolis ahead during the beginning of a large snowstorm that could dump up to 10 inches

Are Minnesotans becoming wimps about winter?

Even as our winters "shrink and warm," we're complaining more.
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

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