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Yuen: The grief of losing your parents' language
The young should not be shamed for losing their ancestral tongue.
Updated Broadway hit 'Constitution' opens at Guthrie Theater
Cassie Beck stars in the national tour relaunch of Heidi Schreck's play.
Bob Dylan to resume Never-Ending Tour in November, but not in his home state
The Nov. 2 opening date in Milwaukee will mark the end to his longest hiatus from the road since the late 80s.
Small but vocal group shuns businesses with unvaccinated employees
The coronavirus is changing where some of us shop, dine and seek entertainment.
10 family-friendly seasonal events for a festive fall in the Twin Cities
Corn mazes, pumpkin patches and apples galore.
Eat & drink insider
Minnesota baking icon Betty Crocker turns 100
To mark the centennial of "America's most trusted cook," a collection of 100 favorite recipes celebrates all things Betty Crocker.
Who are the 10 greatest TV talk show guests of all time?
Meet the folks late night hosts have loved the best.
Al Franken's back in the limelight with a national comedy tour
He went from "SNL" satirist to the U.S. Senate. Nearly four years after his resignation, a national comedy tour sets the stage for a different sort of political influence.
Go inside HGTV's Heather and Brad Fox's Palm Springs-inspired Edina home
The abode from the "Should I Stay or Go" hosts is one of several featured in the upcoming Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase tour.
Tony Awards are back, and so is a Twin Cities theater fanatic's mission
Kitty Fahey is hoping to snag tickets to the Broadway ceremony like she has in past years.
Dan + Shay find the right formula for success in concert
REVIEW: With imaginative and over-the-top enthusiasm, the country duo thrilled a Target Center crowd.
What hue looks best on you? Seasonal color analysis is back
Long after the '80s fad, today's color consultants help clients figure out if what they're wearing is who they really are.
Lileks: We can see clearly now
Why glasses should be cheap.
3 unique Twin Cities hotels offer a range of experiences for a perfect staycation
Looking for a nearby place to feel far away? Try these Twin Cities hotels.
5 dining ideas for your leaf-peeping tour in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Check out these fine dining spots from Winona to St. Joseph.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and food writer Sharyn Jackson share the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
The bench from Kao Kalia Yang's 'A Map into the World' has a new home
St Paul author Kao Kalia Yang's poignant picture book tells the story of her neighbor, Bob. His bench has a new home at the East Side Freedom Library.
Vänskä begins his victory lap with an exhilarating Fifth of Beethoven
REVIEW: Minnesota Orchestra opens its music director's final season with a bang.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
James Lileks
Lileks: We can see clearly now
Why glasses should be cheap.
James Lileks
Lileks: Recalling our Life lessons
It's all about winners and losers.
Eat & Drink
5 dining ideas for your leaf-peeping tour in Minnesota, Wisconsin
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
5 events at Twin Cities restaurants to put on your calendar
St. Paul restaurant J. Selby's voluntarily pauses indoor dining again
Home & Garden
Go inside HGTV's Heather and Brad Fox's Palm Springs-inspired Edina home
My Favorite Room: Home office has views of Lake Minnetonka, secret panels
'Castle-like' Isles Tudor built for Cream of Wheat family lists for $3.7 million
5 upcycled shipping containers make one $280K house in Minneapolis
Music
Bob Dylan to resume Never-Ending Tour in November, but not in his home state
Dan + Shay find the right formula for success in concert
Minnesota fans happy to comply with Harry Styles in sold-out charm fest
Shawn Mendes to fill Xcel Center with 'Wonder' on his summer 2022 tour
Celebs
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' sashays home with 10 Tony Awards
Rolling Stones open American tour, pay tribute to drummer
Harry and Meghan visit UN during world leaders' meeting
Yale student passes $1M in winning run on 'Jeopardy!'
Movies
The 7 best Ralph Fiennes movies include a few you may never have heard of
'Dear Evan Hansen' musical makes shaky shift from stage to screen
Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
'Eyes of Tammy Faye' has little to say about the late evangelist
Inspired
New Minneapolis nonprofit launches LGBTQ mentoring program, one of few in U.S.
A white boomer and a young Black poet honor Lake Street with collection of poetry and art
Bemidji-based Able To Vote is working to increase voter turnout in disability community
The bench from Kao Kalia Yang's 'A Map into the World' has a new home
Taste
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Minnesota baking icon Betty Crocker turns 100
Celebrate Minnesota apples with ginger-kissed crumble
How a local hummus brand became the star of the Minnesota State Fair
Health
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
Young and younger: State's latest COVID-19 hospitalizations
Relieved Minnesota seniors rushing to get booster shots
George Floyd Square COVID-19 vaccine drives target misinformation, mistrust
Style
After taking last year off, Fashion Week MN is back in full force
Minnesota artist honors legacy and identity, one bead at a time
St. Paul men's clothing boutique BlackBlue draws mindful shoppers
Minnesota designer Bao Yang's jewelry collection is a cheery start to summer
TV & Media
The 10 most anticipated TV shows of the fall season
'The Crown' and 'Ted Lasso' come up big at Emmys
For 'Chicago P.D.'s' Jason Beghe, cops are not just cops
New episodes of 'Old House' coming soon
Travel
Fall is here! 14 places to go for eye-popping autumn views in Minnesota and beyond
Things to do in Denver neighborhoods while it's warm
Find bourbon bliss in Bardstown, Ky., the bourbon capital of the world
Nashville's new Black music museum is out of place but spot-on
Stage & Arts
'Animate' offers buzzy spectacle and primal charisma at St. Paul's Como Zoo
Ten short plays let Twin Cities artists (and outdoor audiences) envision the future
New ballet tells a Minnesota Hmong family's story of love and loss
Reopened Guthrie Theater building sets the stage for selfies, killer views
Books
Review: 'The Beatryce Prophecy,' by Kate DiCamillo
Review: 'Assembly,' by Natasha Brown
Fall is the best time for a very long walk
Review: 'Cloud Cuckoo Land,' by Anthony Doerr
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From Duluth screens to Netflix streams: The Catalyst Content Festival returns this week
Entering its third year in Duluth, it showcases independent creators and connects them to the people who hold the keys to the biggest audiences.
Lileks: Recalling our Life lessons
It's all about winners and losers.
That cat eye glow
Cats' eyes function somewhat like ours, but they have a better ability to see at night