Books
Review: 'The War for Gloria,' by Atticus Lish
'The War for Gloria' is a plainspoken tale of a man finding his way the tough way.
TV & Media
Watch for the Minnesotans in 'Dancing With the Stars,' 'Bachelorette' and 'Voice'
Suni Lee is back for Week 5 in "DWTS"; Michelle Young looks for a soul mate on "Bachelorette"; Libianca advances in "The Voice."
Home & Garden
Luxe $1.8 million condo steps from the Walker offers sweeping Mpls. views
The condo boasts the only walkout and multi-story unit in the building.
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'Opioid Reckoning' questions the 'Just Say No' and 12-step approaches
Macalester prof's new book examines Minnesota's opioid epidemic.
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The voices of Cantus rise to the challenge once again
REVIEW: Minneapolis male chorus addresses the immigrant experience in a powerful program.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan tapes Netflix special in Minneapolis
The stand-up had plenty of sharp material about the coronavirus.
Travel
What it was like to visit Iceland in 2021, from lava flow to the Arctic Coast Way
Iceland was a hot destination once again in 2021, thanks to the vaccine and the volcano.
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Northfield's distinguished principal Nancy Antoine works to level the educational playing field
Her commitment to education and leadership endures year-round.
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Three Minneapolis siblings make headlines with their own hyper-local community newspaper
Siblings' quarantine newspaper keeps residents on their Minneapolis block informed and connected.
Home & Garden
St. Louis Park gardens nurture in more ways than one
The gardens of Perspectives Inc. not only feed families emerging from homelessness, but also serve as educational and nutritional tools.
TV & Media
Books
REVIEW: 'The Trees,' by Percival Everett
FICTION: In this dark but witty satire, Percival Everett explores racism, vengeance and the horrors of lynching.
Taste
Impresario Kieran Folliard returns to his roots with a new Irish whiskey
Red Locks Whiskey is the latest act for the Ireland-born food-and-drink entrepreneur.
Books
REVIEW: 'American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears,' by Farah Stockman
NONFICTION: Three union workers whose factory closes illustrate the challenges for America's blue-collar workforce.
Books
REVIEW: 'I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness,' by Claire Vaye Watkins
FICTION: A shocking and hilarious novel about a mother who embarks on a bizarre trip.
Books
REVIEW: "Oh William!" by Elizabeth Strout
FICTION: In Elizabeth Strout's latest novel, the character of Lucy Barton returns and tries to understand her attachment to her troubled ex-husband.
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