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We all need friends. Maybe even your dog.
Many dogs can live longer, healthier lives if they spend time with other canine companions.
Variety
Ask Amy: Home is where the crowd is
Because boyfriend owns the house, it's up to him to decide who gets to live there.
Health
Inspired
Minnesota music teachers play alongside Minnesota Orchestra members in special concerts
Each of 54 educators sat beside an orchestra member playing the same instrument for a performance of Gustav Holst's "Jupiter" during season sampler concerts.
Home & Garden
Home of the Month is a restorative Wisconsin retreat that also restores the land
A family's vision for wellness and healing starts with restoring native prairie and cabins tucked into the natural landscape in rural Wisconsin.
Music
Review: Judas Priest delivers for Minnesota's 'defenders of the metal faith'
Singer Rob Halford showed steely resilience in the British band's packed Armory concert in Minneapolis.
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The new sandwich game in town, pulltabs and meat-raffle pizza, a taste of vegetable heaven, getting reacquainted with a friend and visiting the Restaurant Capital of Minnesota.
Travel
Minnesota Waterfall Awards: 12 of the best falls across the state
From Gooseberry to Niagara Cave to Devil's Kettle, our favorite waterfalls in Minnesota are satisfying climaxes to the journey.
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Rolling Stones, Nicki Minaj and 'Civil War' soundtrack
Shoutouts, too, to Khruangbin, "Freaknik" and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
Local
Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture
Asia Village at Northtown Mall will open in 2025.
Duluth
Historic $7.8M jury award in death of Minnesotan struck by driver who was high from huffing aerosol
An attorney for the manufacturer said her client intends to appeal.
Home & Garden
Designer tips for adding interest to your walls
From wall stickers to murals, latest trends make all the difference in personalizing your home.
Variety
Minneapolis may lose one of its skyscrapers. Should we mourn or rejoice?
Losing a tower wouldn't necessarily be bad for the city — unless it's replaced by a parking lot.
Eat & Drink
Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries
The pastries at Chez Annalise in Minneapolis are available with and without CBD.
Things To Do
Where to celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) in Minneapolis and St. Paul
From stormtrooping for charity to block parties, break up the monotony of this gloomy spring with Star Wars events across the Twin Cities.
TV & Media
Neal Justin: 'Hacks' is TV's best buddy sitcom
The Emmy-winning series returns after a nearly two-year break.
Home & Garden
Take the group birding challenge: Find a Female Bird Day
How many female birds can you find in a day? Can you tell males from female birds? Some are easy, some are tricky, some are nearly impossible.
Home & Garden
2024 winning flowers for your garden and containers
These plants wowed judges at the All-American Selections awards.
Music
Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
"Sleep like the Kid himself," reads the property listing, which names bandmates Wendy and Lisa as the hosts.
Music
Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
His goal is not to create Prince fans but to help students understand why the Purple One matters.
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