Books
Worried about forgetfulness? This Harvard-trained neuroscientist says fear not
A neuroscientist-turned-novelist explains how memory works, and how forgetting is a normal part of life.
Music
Duluth's Bayfront Blues Fest is back on, with limits and Louisianans
Ticket numbers are being capped for now at the 2021 festival, which will feature Tab Benoit and CJ Chenier.
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Review: 'Eleanor in the Village,' by Jan Jarboe Russell
NONFICTION: Eleanor Roosevelt and the role New York City played on the future first lady.
Taste
Make Mother's Day brunch special with these 20 recipes from the Star Tribune's archives
We have all kinds of delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes that will help make Mother's Day special.
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Mini-golf meets Minneapolis skyline as Walker Art Center reopens its popular course
Museum moves forward with summer outdoor programming after pandemic-forced cancellations last year.
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Twin Cities World Jubilee fair trade sale May 1 will honor partnerships with women across the globe
Fair trade partnerships have made a world of difference for women across the globe.
Home & Garden
Lowry Hill gem 'with so much character' restored to former glory
An avid birder poured sweat, heart and a lot of emotion into a six-bedroom, five-bath Minneapolis home.
Local
WCCO Radio legend Howard Viken dies at 97
He was a staple of the powerhouse AM station during his 39-year career.
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Minnesota Orchestra and Fabien Gabel join for a joyous celebration of spring
REVIEW: Familiar works by Mozart and Stravinsky sounded fresh again in a concert led by French conductor Fabien Gabel.
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St. Paul native and longest-known serving paramedic in U.S. says goodbye to EMS
Rose Pelzel didn't intend to make a career out of emergency medical services.
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Minnesota performers gear up for pandemic comeback: 'My hustle has changed'
Performers are beginning to book gigs and banter with audiences again. But they're rethinking what they do and why they do it.
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Twin Cities theaters cautiously open their curtains
How local stages are coming back to life, safely.
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Minnesota concert scene remains rocky as another quiet summer approaches
Country bashes like We Fest and Twin Cities Summer Jam are still on for now, but many big concerts are being pushed again.
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