U.S. Postal Service celebrates Día de los Muertos with stamps by Minneapolis artist
The family-friendly design by Luis Fitch fulfilled a lifelong dream. His work is now being embraced by brands as big as Target.
Music
Inspired by a killer's tale, Minnesota Opera premiere features a dramatic tour de force
REVIEW: In the video work "Interstate," Jennifer Cresswell pulls viewers into a life less ordinary.
TV & Media
Minnesota's own 'Bachelorette' Michelle Young is a good sport — no matter what game
She's calling the shots at last in a season filmed partly in her home state: "I love my Minnesotans."
Books
Review: 'The Dark Remains,' by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin finishes his mentor's novel
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Lileks: Will the Mall of America's new 'failure museum' be a success?
More than 150 exhibits, each an example of a product that cannonballed into the pool and belly-flopped, hard.
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Review: 'Silverview,' by John le Carré
FICTION: In a sharp, posthumously published spy novel, an aggrieved agent plots against former allies.
Taste
These 5 restaurants belong on the itineraries of autumn-leaves gazers
Follow the colors through Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Local
After 'Scaffold' backlash, Dakota artwork leads healing efforts at Walker
Like the sculpture, the dedication honored Native language and culture.
Stage & Arts
Funny and moving, 'What the Constitution Means to Me' at Guthrie takes new look at old ideas
Review: Teenage enthusiasm for the document gives way to adult fears in thoughtful play at the Guthrie.
Home & Garden
Minneapolis style guru's eye for decor hits home
The designer, florist, TV personality and drag queen manages to pack his expansive sense of style into his modest Minneapolis home.
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MacArthur 'genius' grants awarded to Kendi, others who showed 'exceptional creativity'
Social, racial justice the themes among this year's MacArthur fellows.
Outdoors
Minneopa State Park newsletter captures 'the cycle and beauty of nature'
Minneopa State Park newsletter thrills devotees as it captures 'the cycle and beauty of nature'
Home & Garden
Home & Garden
Minneapolis condo offers penthouse views at a basement price
The 23rd-floor unit overlooks downtown and has seen many soirees.
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