Inspired
White Bear Lake students raise money for charity, 'Shark Tank' style
In Minnow Tank, kids form teams to persuade judges to donate to their chosen charities.
Inspired
Sending books to Rwanda turned Bloomington woman's grief to hope
Kim Harms, a retired dentist, has raised money to send 254,000 books, as well as dental instruction materials, to Rwanda.
Inspired
Who inspires you? Readers reply with those who buoy us through tough times
Family members, friends and pets all step up to help.
Variety
Minnesota comedy legend Louie Anderson dies of cancer at 68
The Emmy-winning St. Paul native maintained close ties to his home state throughout a four-decade career that spanned stage, film and TV.
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For these Minnesotans, life after drinking offers more joy and fulfillment
Some found stopping simple. Others describe it as a daily battle. But all say that when they quit drinking, their lives improved.
Music
6 cool things in music: Kacey Musgraves, Kaytranada with H.E.R. and 'After Life' soundtrack
Shoutouts, too, to St. Dominic's Trio, Gretchen Peters and an essay on compact discs.
Music
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Minneapolis' twice-delayed Rage Against the Machine concerts are delayed again
The May 15-16, 2022, dates with Run the Jewels at Target Center will be rescheduled.
Variety
Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for 'Baskets,' dies at 68
Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series "Baskets," died Friday. He was 68.
Movies
7 films to bring you joy in the middle of a pandemic winter
We need these movies that make us feel great more than ever.
Minnesota's five-and-dime stores were the Target of 20th-century Main Street
Dime stores offered everything from socks to hamburgers.
Autos
Is your car a tattletale?
Privacy advocates are worried about the information police can get from cars, including phone call logs and text messages.
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our food writers share the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
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Minnesota's 'courthouse dogs' help soothe vulnerable victims
Three Minnesota county attorney's offices employ dogs trained to read cues to ease stress.
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