Variety
December 5, 2022

Ask Amy: Continue to ignore old beau's messages

Stage & Arts
December 5, 2022
Christine Heesun Hwang as Eponine in the national tour of “Les Miserables,” playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Dec. 2022.

Minnetonka grad brings powerhouse talent to Broadway tour of 'Les Miz'

Christine Heesun Hwang is grateful that her high school helped in honing her craft and finding her voice.
December 5, 2022

Minneapolis museum has biggest collection of Swedish tile stoves in North America

Taste
December 5, 2022
The 2022 winner and finalists of the Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest.

Don't miss our virtual cookie exchange on Dec. 8

Register for our third annual free event and let us answer all your baking questions.
Variety
December 5, 2022
Frosted Fashion

Add sparkle and a dash of color to your holiday fashion this season

Minnesotans can rock chic, shiny looks with this guide.
Variety
December 5, 2022
Minneapolis museum has biggest collection of Swedish tile stoves in North America

Minneapolis museum has biggest collection of Swedish tile stoves in North America

Imported from Sweden for a Minneapolis mansion, the Swedish tile stoves at the American Swedish Institute worked but were used only for decoration.
Variety
December 4, 2022
Seniors can struggle with driving in difficult conditions, but few are taking advantage of driving classes aimed at helping them adjust.

Driving classes aim to keep Minnesota seniors safe, but few are taking them

Only a quarter of the state's 1.5 million drivers over age 55 have participated in a class for seniors.
Books
December 4, 2022

Review: 'Book Lovers,' by Emily Henry

Books in brief
Books
December 3, 2022
Anthony Horowitz

Review: 'The Twist of a Knife,' by Anthony Horowitz

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Inspired
December 2, 2022
St. Paul firehouse dog helps rescue the rescuers: 'It's just her presence'

St. Paul firehouse dog helps rescue the rescuers: 'It's just her presence'

The trained service dog helps first responders deal with the pressures of their work.
Home & Garden
December 2, 2022
The author could only dream of a 69-degree thermostat setting while growing up.

5 ways to save on your heating bill this winter

Home heating costs are expected to be at their highest in more than a decade.
Travel
December 2, 2022
The ski area at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minn., overlooks the Iron Range and a frozen Wynne Lake.

Why Giants Ridge is the most underrated ski area in the Midwest

Iron Range landscapes, veteran management and a family focus make the Giants Ridge ski experience top-notch.
Nation
December 2, 2022
medicine, pet, animals, health care and people concept - happy veterinarian or holding dachshund dog at vet clinic

Does your dog have a cough and fever? Canine flu is back, too

Canine influenza can spread quickly through shelters, kennels and day care facilities, although most dogs will recover on their own, experts said.
Stage & Arts
December 2, 2022
Marisa B. Tejeda and Becca Hart are “Georgiana & Kitty” in Jungle Theater’s Jane Austen-themed holiday comedy.

Review: 'Georgiana & Kitty' are forward-thinking friends in Jungle Theater comedy

The third holiday show inspired by "Pride and Prejudice" is another winner.
Inspired
December 2, 2022
How you can help

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Music
December 2, 2022

Review: Harpist Bridget Kibbey showed what the instrument can do at St. Paul recital

At St. Paul's Ordway, she teamed with violinist Alexi Kenney for a rich performance.
Books
December 2, 2022
John Boyne

Review: 'All the Broken Places,' by John Boyne

FICTION: A darkly compelling novel about a woman forced to confront the sins of her past.
Variety
December 2, 2022
What is a repair shop’s core charge?

Motormouth: Who owns the old parts?

Variety
December 2, 2022
As the star of “The Santa Clause” movies, Tim Allen was carrying on a tradition traced to St. Nicholas, a bishop famous for his kindness and gener

News of the Weird: Archaeologists report finding Santa's grave

Variety
December 2, 2022

Ask Amy: Readers weigh in on shared problems

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