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Music
November 24, 2020
Twin Cities guitarist Cory Wong is up for best new age album with his buddy Jon Batiste from "Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

Cory Wong, Okee Dokees among Minnesota nominees for 2021 Grammys

The Minneapolitan-fronted band Big Thief and semi-local Bon Iver are also up for trophies in the Jan. 31 ceremony.
Local
November 24, 2020
In this Aug. 22, 1980, file photo, John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono arrive at the Hit Factory, a recording studio in New York City.

John Lennon tribute will shine on as First Ave's first livestreamed concert

Curtiss A will lead a scaled-back version of his 41st annual show without an audience Dec. 8.
Movies
November 24, 2020
Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart star in "Happiest Season."

Review: With 'Happiest Season,' gay community gets its own phony holiday comedy

Kristen Stewart stars in a comedy that's no holiday.
Music
November 24, 2020
The temporarily closed retail space at Paisley Park in Chanhassen will be replicated at the Mall of America.

'Purple Rain' on Black Friday: MOA to welcome new Paisley Park store

The satellite shop near the east rotunda will fill in while the real Paisley Park is closed due to COVID restrictions.
Variety
November 24, 2020
Ali Khalif Galaydh earned a reputation as an elder statesman in Somalia after a long career in politics that continued until his unexpected death last

Former Somali leader Ali Khalif Galaydh, Twin Cities professor, dies at 78

Professor and onetime prime minister worked to rebuild his homeland.
Variety
November 24, 2020
History buffs will find everything from long-ago presidential impeachment proceedings to maps and plans for the ill-fated Block E in Minneapolis at th

Quirky collection in Hennepin County's Central Library is 'like your own personal museum'

Tucked away in a public place, the room houses documents revealing Minnesota's past.
Movies
November 24, 2020
Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis star in "Uncle Frank."

'Uncle Frank' is a Southern-set comedy and drama about coming out in the '70s

Alan Ball's comedy/drama owes a debt to Tennessee Williams.
Music
November 24, 2020
William Eddins led a scaled-down Minnesota Orchestra Friday in Beethoven's First Symphony. Minnesota Orchestra

A pandemic landmark for Minnesota Orchestra: its first symphony since March

REVIEW: Beethoven capped a joyful livestream by Minnesota Orchestra.
Variety
November 24, 2020
The Wesley Temple building.

The story behind a downtown Minneapolis building that never reached its potential

Movies
November 24, 2020
The Croods, left, meet the Bettermans, right, in DreamWorks Animation's "The Croods: A New Age."

'Croods' sequel is a sweet, funny slice of cavepeople life

Family-friendly "Croods" sequel finds caveman-level laughs in prehistory.
November 24, 2020
Ashley Thaemert picked up Butters so she could clean the area around his doghouse at her home in Tower, Minn. on January 13, 2020.

Exhaustion, injury, freezing cold: This Beargrease dog race competitor braves it all to win

Home & Garden
November 24, 2020
A blue jay flies to its food cache with its prize.

Blue jays cache food for the winter ‑ and remember where they put it

Birds have a terrific memory for where they stashed food for winter.
TV & Media
November 24, 2020
Comedy writer Brian Thompson plays an earnest, eager naïf on his podcast.

Answering the question that no one is asking: What ever happened to McDonald's pizza?

Spoof podcast has become a hit.
Home & Garden
November 24, 2020
Having the box and original accessories to this bright red Schuco car is vital to the value.

Toy Schuco Radio cars contained a tiny music box

Books
November 24, 2020
For 22 years, Carol Connolly hosted "Readings by Writers," a monthly writers series that hosted new and established writers, literary greats and humor

Carol Connolly, St. Paul's first poet laureate, dies at 85

Variety
November 23, 2020
Dogwood Coffee founder Dan Anderson, left, helped Houston White with his efforts to launch The Get Down Coffee Co. in north Minneapolis.

The Get Down, a new Black-owned coffee shop to open in north Minneapolis

Houston White has big plans for his brand, thanks to a little help from a friend.
Variety
November 23, 2020
Springboard for the Arts created the first CSA for art.

This CSA box will contain art, not veggies, as St. Paul nonprofit revives pioneering program

Springboard for the Arts revives pioneering artist-share program.
Variety
November 23, 2020
LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com Everyone warned Curtis Sittenfeld to just "wait for winter."

A happy newcomer to Minnesota, everyone told her to 'just wait' until winter

Variety
November 23, 2020
CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com Here's the Deal Spice Co. has a mix of spice blends, including Togarashi.

Twin Cities company Here's the Deal spices things up with its blends

From Togarashi to a BBQ rib rub, this local spice company has you covered.
Variety
November 23, 2020
ProvidedAdam DeJarlais was born into the antiques business. After a few detours, he opened Twelve Vultures in July 2020.

Minneapolis antique boutique Twelve Vultures has an eclectic mix

Peek inside a local boutique that took a leap and opened in northeast Minneapolis mid-pandemic.
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