TV & Media
New 'Velvet Underground' film focuses on that fine, fine music
Critics' guide on what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend
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Stupid things not to do when we get older
Steven Petrow's new book gives ideas on how to age better than the generations before us.
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How to use a health savings account in retirement
Five things to know to use a tax-saving HSA to pay for medical expenses
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So you want to be cremated. That's not your last decision.
Most Minnesotans are choosing cremation, but many are not doing enough to make the final plans for their remains.
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Hayley Mills on the pressures of staying 'Forever Young'
The former Disney star discusses her new book and the challenges of being tied to childhood roles well into adulthood.
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These Minnesota 'Youthfuls' know you're as young - or as old - as you think
How you feel about aging has a direct impact on how well you age, science shows.
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Exercise is a powerful tool to help fight dementia. But which type is best?
Yoga, pilates, HIIT and weight lifting are all good, but some are better at slowing cognitive decline.
Taste
Fall is the right time for squash soup
Sausage and beans add savoriness and substance to a typically sweet seasonal soup.
Taste
Orange is the new rosé: These white wines drink like a red
In recent years, dozens of orange wines have shown up on Minnesota liquor store shelves and restaurant lists.
Taste
This chicken and vegetable recipe practically cooks itself
A trip to the farmers market and a little technique is all that's required for this quick meal.
Stage & Arts
Coronavirus forces a nomadic Minneapolis theater company to stay put for a change
Ten Thousand Things will stage "The Comedy of Errors" at a single venue for its entire six-week run.
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Home & Garden
Longtime bird counter at Duluth's Hawk Ridge captures birds on canvas
An exhibit of his paintings is on view at the Great Lakes Aquarium.
Stage & Arts
Old Log Theatre mines mayhem for laughs in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
REVIEW: The British farce is Old Log's most accomplished show in years.
Stage & Arts
A slithering monster brings 'Frankenstein' to life at Minneapolis' Southern Theater
REVIEW: This dance-theater hybrid by Collide is a lot of fun
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Yuen: This Minneapolis pandemic pod has built a village to last
We've been told it takes a village to raise a child, but it took COVID-19 to convince us firsthand of that truth.
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These women are rediscovering the double Dutch of their youth
Long a staple for young girls, double Dutch is now finding adult adherents across the country — including in Minnesota.
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