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What's new, gone virtual or gone from the St. Paul Winter Carnival

An ice carver at a previous St. Paul Winter Carnival. Provided

Despite COVID, St. Paul's annual celebration will go on, complete with torch-wielding Vulcans.

  • St. Paul Winter Carnival revamps events to foil COVID-19

First Avenue open for business again – sort of

A small, physically distanced audience at First Avenue watched Charlie Parr (right) perform a livestreamed show Sunday with Dave Simonett and Liz Drap

The club is welcoming back customers to view livestreamed shows from reserved tables.

  • Iowa's Surf Ballroom, site of Buddy Holly's last concert, named National Historic Landmark

HBO's 'Real Sports' spotlights North High School and its football coach

North High School head football coach and former Minneapolis police officer Charles Adams III.

The 27th season premiere airs 9 p.m. Tuesday.

  • For football star killed in shooting, returning home was 'the worst mistake'
  • North football coach Adams leaving Mpls. police to direct security for Twins

5 artists of color to celebrate in kids music after Grammys controversy

From left, back row: Sonia De Los Santos, Elena Moon Park, Pierce Freelon. Front row:  SaulPaul, the AlphabetRockers.

After criticism of all-white Grammys, songwriter Pierce Freelon and Minnesota's Okee Dokee Brothers help us spotlight artists of color in children's music.

In year of canceled traditions, mushers say Duluth's Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is 'a bright spot'

Other dog sled races have been canceled, but the North Shore's Beargrease marathon will start Sunday, albeit with some modifications.

Eat & drink insider

Minnesota elementary school teacher stands out on 'The Bachelor'

Michelle Young, an Edina resident looking to change the world, was once a Woodbury High School basketball star

Evening grosbeaks and other outliers visit northern Minnesota

Beautiful northern visitors may show up at feeders this winter.

6 strategies for cooling it down on social media

Tips on how to lower the temperature on social media without losing your mind.

Political divide threatening relationships among family, friends and co-workers

Political divisions continue to strain relationships among families, friends, even co-workers.

Marcus Samuelsson's latest book celebrates Black food and the chefs who make it

In his new book, chef Marcus Samuelsson starts the conversation about Black food.

With Marvel's 'WandaVision' TV series, nothing is ever as it appears

Iowa's Surf Ballroom, site of Buddy Holly's last concert, named National Historic Landmark

Don McLean immortalized "the day the music died" at the Surf in his classic song "American Pie."

Scandia teen gardener and environmentalist is the butterfly whisperer

Scandia teen has planted more than 400 flowers, shrubs and trees in her bid to save pollinators.

Draw a brighter future with our downloadable weekly coloring page

Every Saturday in January, Minneapolis artist Lissette López Pridemore will help us envision the not-too-distant future when we can once again experience the simple things we've most missed.

Why you should revisit 'Moonstruck,' plus 6 other things to watch this week

Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your pandemic playlist.

David Spade lands on his feet – again

With his talk show dead, he finds a new home promoting Netflix.

Ask Amy: Miscarriage devastates expectant couple

Dessa is hollerin' for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in new tribute song

The Twin Cities hip-hop star delivered the "Hamilton"-inspired track at the behest of public radio's "Marketplace" — and President Biden, too.


BLOGS + COLUMNISTS

James Lileks

Lileks: Size really does matter sometimes

Does paper towel size change our usage habits?

'Mannequin trees' deck the halls at virtual holiday exhibition

Part-Christmas tree, part-mannequin, works at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery explore Black culture.


Eat & Drink

ProvidedSooki & Mimi uses heirloom corn -- Cónico Azul, Olotillo Amarillo and Cónico Rojo -- when making tortillas.

Former Lucia's space in Uptown Mpls will reopen as Sooki & Mimi next month

5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Stock your fridge and pantry with these 12 products made by Twin Cities restaurants
11 places to get your bagel fix in the Twin Cities for National Bagel Day

Home & Garden

ArchipixHome in Nowthen

Fairytale $2M home outside of Minneapolis was inspired by medieval castles

Scandia teen gardener and environmentalist is the butterfly whisperer
Latest kitchen trends tracked in Houzz
Home listings: What $359,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

Music

A small, physically distanced audience at First Avenue watched Charlie Parr (right) perform a livestreamed show Sunday with Dave Simonett and Liz Drap

First Avenue open for business again – sort of

5 artists of color to celebrate in kids music after Grammys controversy
Dessa is hollerin' for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in new tribute song
Minnesota's Lyra Baroque brings 17th-century music into the Zoom era

Celebs

Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for jury deliberations in his rape trial, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in New York. Weinstein was convict

Judge OKs Weinstein bankruptcy plan with $17M for victims

Mossimo Giannulli loses bid to finish prison term at home
R&B artist Trey Songz arrested at AFC Championship game
Epstein's ex-girlfriend seeks dismissal of charges she faces

Movies

Liam Neeson and Jacob Perez in “The Marksman.” Open Road Films

'The Marksman' is standard-issue Liam Neeson material

'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'
'The White Tiger' is a corrosive satire of the Indian caste system
You may not know this former Guthrie actor's name but you'll recognize his face in these films

Inspired

Sam Rockwell, Molly Sullivan and their children, from left, Teddy, 6, and twins Frankie and Maggie, 5, sang along with the “Baby Shark” song at We

When COVID arrived, Mpls. neighbors stepped outside to sing — 300 nights later, they're still singing

Minneapolis workplace strategist shares her thoughts on the post-COVID workplace
Retired Minnesota school psychologist and shy Swedish schoolgirl bond over a book
The teddy bear toss is a hockey tradition. Even in a pandemic, this community kept it going

Taste

ANGIE MOSIER Marcus Samuelsson’s new book, “The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food,” has dozens of stories from Black chefs, histor

Marcus Samuelsson's latest book celebrates Black food and the chefs who make it

Former Bellecour in Wayzata will reopen as Italian restaurant and pizza takeout
Twin Cities hotels get creative with cozy in-room dining experiences
Cornbread provides Southern comfort during Northern winters

Health

Streets in Lyon emptied at dusk as France ordered a new curfew Saturday for 15 days to combat a rising infection rate.

Do curfews slow spread of virus?

Minnesota reports 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, 31 more deaths
Minnesota on guard against the coronavirus variants
It's normal not to have 'normal' body temperature

Style

Crocs has been gaining ground for the past five years, but it has had a banner 2020.

Why Crocs are the hottest shoes of 2020

Twin Cities designer Rammy Mohamed makes fashion — and a statement

TV & Media

Javicia Leslie makes her debut as Ryan Wilder, aka the title character in “Batwoman.”

Meet the new Batwoman: New actor steps in after only one season on the CW

'Fate: The Winx Saga' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Minnesota elementary school teacher stands out on 'The Bachelor'
Why you should revisit 'Moonstruck,' plus 6 other things to watch this week

Travel

View of Reykjavik in winter.

Thrifty Traveler provides the lowdown on cheap airfare from MSP

Returning to U.S. by air? You'll need a negative COVID test first.
Here's where and how to ski safely in Minnesota this winter
The pandemic will change vacations in 2021. Here's how Minnesotans can embrace the trends.

Stage & Arts

Sonja Parks in “Seedfolks” at Children’s Theatre Company.

How Twin Cities theaters are connecting with audiences online

Bringing Minnesota art to Chicago art lovers is this woman's mission
A force behind Minnesota's Legacy Fund, arts advocate Sheila Smith retires after a quarter-century
Macalester professor takes home $50K Creative Capital grant

Books

Author Sarah Broom in "The Yellow House" as a child.

10 books that will bring color back into this drab winter

Review: 'The House on Vesper Sands,' by Paraic O'Donnell
Review: 'American Baby,' by Gabrielle Glaser
Review: 'Bride of the Sea,' by Eman Quotah

More Stories

Tips for handling suet

Merlin birding ID app now free.


Centerpiece is in Art Nouveau style, but not of that era

Civil war cannonball shard appears to be souvenir.


Was there another McGuire sister?

Q: In a story about the McGuire Sisters I saw a mention of a sister named Ruby. The sisters I remember were Phyllis, Dorothy and…


Fairytale $2M home outside of Minneapolis was inspired by medieval castles

French country-style estate was inspired by medieval castles.


A 4-year-old made a garden. A neighbor pretended to be a fairy. It was the start of a beautiful friendship

A neighbor took this note to heart: "Please add to the magic."


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