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Why pizza farms are a summer sensation – and 5 you must try near Twin Cities

A rundown on pizza farms close to the metro area. Photo by Rick Nelson

No, slices of pepperoni are not being cultivated in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin. Instead, farmers are building showy pizza ovens, making dough and hanging a "welcome" sign.

Overweight Minnesotans are among those who are ditching the diet

Fresh Approach: Jocelyn Steinke, who has ditched dieting and believes weight is not the only measure of good health, climbed stairs for exercise at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.

Fewer people are trying to lose weight amid a backlash against dieting and growing acceptance of being fat.

Why craft markets are proliferating at Twin Cities breweries and taprooms

Mari Anderson looks at jewelry handmade in Haiti sold by Jesse Farley (left) from Gathered Goods Co. during the Crafts & Drafts Summer Craft Fair.

Twin Cities taprooms are suddenly hot spots for shopping artisan jewelry, handbags, skin care and more.

Dave Chappelle to headline five shows at intimate Minneapolis club

Dave Chappelle has a history of performing at small Minneapolis clubs.

The comedian and actor will perform at Icehouse, a small venue in south Minneapolis.

That's different: Minnesota's passive-aggressiveness inspires hit T-shirt

Minnesotans are notorious for not saying what they really mean — and now they can wear it proud.

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Friday's J. Cole concert at Xcel Center postponed to Saturday due to 'border issues'

The charts-topping rapper also delayed concerts in three other cities.

Summer serial: Embark on Great Lakes adventure in 'Redemption's Run'

When a mysterious young captain arrives in her hometown of Bayfield, Wis., 12-year-old Kacie stows aboard his boat, Redemption, searching for answers about the father she has never known.

Seattle rock legend Buzz Osborne of the Melvins relishes his Minneapolis ties

The hero of the Seattle underground scene talks Chris Cornell, Mudhoney and his favorite Minneapolitan ahead of Saturday's Bash 17.

Hundreds of puppets from around the world converge on St. Paul this week

How'd we get this interview with a puppet about a puppetry convention in St. Paul? We pulled some strings.

MSP Airport shows travelers 'who we are' with new Minnesota art

Does art represent something essential about Minnesota? The planners at MSP International Airport think so.

New opera 'Mother King' tells the story of MLK's mom

Lost book by Maurice Sendak, author of 'Where the Wild Things Are,' discovered

"Miracle" find turns up in archives of "Where the Wild Things Are" author.

The Dover Quartet delivers dazzling concert at Minnesota Beethoven Festival

Review: The buzzy young group is considered one of America's best quartets. Now Minnesota music-lovers know why.

How therapeutic are those therapy animals?

Some say more scientific studies needed to support trend that critters help our mental well-being.

First proper Replacements live album from 1986 coming out in October

The double-LP set includes 29 songs from the "Tim" tour, "and they actually finished them all."

Ask Amy: Family roiled by grandfather's medical choice

Hax: Husband creates a hostile household

Hockey, Paula Deen and yet more food among new State Fair attractions

Along with the previously announced tallest traveling Ferris wheel in North America, several other new Minnesota State Fair attractions were revealed this morning ranging from a celebration of the NHL's centennial to yarn-inspired street art to an appearance by celebrity chef Paula Deen.