Books
Books
Review: 'The Perfect Golden Circle,' by Benjamin Myers
FICTION: Based on a true story, two men's efforts to fool the public by making crop circles reveals much about art and politics.
Books
Books
Review: 'Bad Mexicans,' by Kelly Lytle Hernández
NONFICTION: A fascinating look at a group of activists whose work changed Mexico — and the U.S.
Books
Review: 'An Island,' by Karen Jennings
FICTION: A probing look at the roots of inhumanity and how the past can poison our compassion.
Books
Review: 'The Colony,' by Audrey Magee
FICTION: An impressive novel about two outsiders who arrive on a small Irish island in 1979 as violence engulfs the country.
Home & Garden
My building has no active rental license
Licensing requirements vary from city to city.
Home & Garden
Home listings: What $489,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Jordan, Minneapolis and Prescott, WIs.
Taste
Nostalgia is on the menu at Twin Cities restaurants
Both chefs and diners have found comfort in bringing classic dishes back to the table.
Home & Garden
TV & Media
HBO's 'The Time Traveler's Wife' is more for romantics than sci-fi fans
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week
Music
6 cool things in music include Patti Smith, Jack White's brother and the Hanging Stars
Pick Six shoutouts, too, to the Fernweh, Roger Miller and Bob Dylan Center.
Stage & Arts
The best way to start a world-class art collection? 'Listen to your mommy'
Mpls. Institute of Art puts the spotlight on two Twin Cities art lovers.
Music
St. Paul's newest music venue, the Treasury, banks on all-ages crowds — and inclusivity
From the same nonprofit that runs the Garage in Burnsville, the 180-capacity club serves underage fans but no alcohol.
Movies
'CODA' star Daniel Durant, from Duluth, follows up with a dark thriller
Director of short film "Millstone" is currently submitting it to festivals.
Books
Picture books with a message
New picture books for children raise consciousness, teach about social justice and celebrate nature.
Variety
He's in Kanye's 'Top 5,' now Jack Harlow seeks mainstream acclaim
Review: His second major release is cocksure and witty.
Taste
As the growing season slowly starts, look to Twin Cities area farmers markets
With nearly 70 markets, try to mix things up to support farmers and makers across the metro.
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