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Former Lucia's space in Uptown Mpls will reopen as Sooki & Mimi next month
Chef Ann Kim's much-anticipated restaurant is now taking reservations.
Taste
Stock your fridge and pantry with these 12 products made by Twin Cities restaurants
Many food and drink makers turned to retail to boost pandemic sales.
Music
The best albums are live albums, especially during the pandemic
Why many of my all-time favorite records are concert LPs. Especially now in lieu of actual concerts.
Music
Twin Cities musicians pick their favorite live albums
Picks from Cory Wong, PaviElle, Bill Lindsey and more.
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A digital experience: Is virtual reality the next frontier for Twin Cities artists?
Twin Cities musician Lady Midnight premieres a new VR soundscape.
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New Raptor Center director answers questions about COVID and climate impact
New Raptor Center director talks about the impact of COVID and climate on birds.
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Chris Rock offers a new look at himself
The comic re-edits his 2018 TV special, changing its perspective.
Home & Garden
Local
How Twin Cities parents can guide kids through food shortages
Food insecurity caused by the pandemic may trigger a wide wave of eating disorders.
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Ordway offers 5 eclectic concerts to stream on demand for next 5 weekends
The pay-what-you-like series includes the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, the a cappella Naturally 7 and Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats.
Books
7 most exciting superhero movies of 2021 (we hope)
Scarlett Johansson gets the movie she's deserved since "Iron Man 2."
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Review: 'A Song for the Dark Times,' by Ian Rankin
FICTION: Detective John Rebus, retired and in ill health, takes on a missing-person case when his daughter calls.
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Minnesota History Center launches 'Black Voices' initiative with discussions this week
Starting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, "Black History, Black Voices" highlights contributions by Black Americans.
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Comedian brings Acme Comedy Co. to 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
Pete Lee's weekend stint at the Minneapolis club will be featured on the late-night show.
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Working from bed: Productive cocoon or symptom of malaise?
For years, sleep experts have held one piece of common wisdom above all else: Don't work from bed. Yet since the pandemic began in March, millions of Americans have defied that guidance.
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