Books
Minneapolis author says visiting set of movie starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek was 'surreal'
From Budapest, prolific nonfiction author Jack El-Hai is on "the most fun work trip I've ever been on."
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Home & Garden
Home listings: What $330,000 buys in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Champlin, Minneapolis and Inver Grove Heights.
TV & Media
TV to watch: Billy Joel offers concert for those of us who aren't big shots
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
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Ask Amy: Rude act likely doesn't impress boss
Invitation to conference was a chance to act classy.
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Ask Amy: Wife wants to be a roommate
She's was never very demonstrative, but now it's gotten worse.
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6 ways to enjoy your dog more
These simple, everyday acts will strengthen the bond you have with your pup.
Travel
Tripadvisor names the 10 best castles in the world to visit
The list is topped by Neuschwanstein, the Bavarian palace that inspired Sleeping Beauty.
Travel
Fast horses, bourbon, boutiques and even castles are found in one Kentucky county
Woodford County in the Bluegrass Region has all you need for a compact Kentucky vacation.
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Stuck on spring cleaning? Twin Cities organizing expert shares tips
Cori McDougald has decluttered hundreds of houses in the Twin Cities and has tips on how to make organizing your house less daunting.
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At 90, Northfield woman looks back on 57 years of blood drives
Cindy Anderson helped recruit volunteers and set up the spaces.
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
We swung by two newcomers, revisited a still-buzzy favorite, found a classic doughnut in Shakopee and checked out a wine bar in Denver that's opening a Minneapolis outpost this summer.
The Good Life
How to make your business outlive you
Losing the founder or long-time owner of an enterprise can leave the business adrift and shatter family relationships, but it doesn't have to be that way
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Maggie Rogers, Bruce Springsteen and Rolling Stones
Shoutouts, too, to Raul Malo, Ducks Ltd. and the Smile.
Music
City of Minneapolis launches new census to better plug in to its music scene
Starting Friday, musicians and music professionals are being asked for data for an online census that has amped up programs in other cities.
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Do Minnesota's discount grocery stores really offer cartloads of savings?
Looking past sell-by dates can yield big discounts on everything from pantry staples to produce. Here's what we found.
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