Minnesotans adjust holiday plans: 'This is not a typical year'

It's possible to limit the risks of a large gathering and still keep some of the magic.

Somali chef Hawa Hassan tells stories of East African cuisine through the experts: grandmothers

Local "bibi" among those featured in the new cookbook.

8 years after building his green dream home, Don Shelby strives to go even greener

The former WCCO anchor and his wife, Barbara, are still looking for ways to improve their home's sustainability.

7th St. Entry's legendary stage is now for sale – in 380 pieces

First Avenue is refurbishing its smaller room and inventing new ways of making money during the pandemic.

COVID-cation options in Minnesota include new tiny cabins and grain silos

Surprising lodging offerings in central Minnesota are perfect for social-distancing vacations.

In HBO's 'The Undoing,' Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant get away with murder

Why are Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant so compelling? Here are a few clues.

8 urban design disasters the Twin Cities has avoided

Doming Nicollet Mall? Metal trees on Hennepin Avenue? Those are just some of the ill-conceived proposals that fortunately never came to fruition.

The Puppy Chronicles: A few hours of peace

Medication is not the answer to every difficulty with an anxious dog, but the right drug can help a lot.

Exercise your way to better sleep

Gentle stretches elicit the body's relaxation response.

Pick the best-dressed pet in our Halloween Pet Costume Contest

Dogs, cats, guinea pigs and chickens dressed as postal carriers, pirates, pumpkins and Supreme Court justices are seeking your support.

Minnesota State Fair to host holiday lights drive-through

The Great Minnesota Holiday Get-Together will feature more than 1 million holiday lights, icicles and art installations.

12 things we learned from this unpublished 1971 Bob Dylan interview

In a rare straightforward chat, he told Tony Glover why he changed his name and what song he wrote for Barbra Streisand.

Just in time for Halloween, stream the 7 scariest movies ever made

It's impossible to name the seven scariest movies, but we took a stab (or a slash?) at it.

Sound Advice: Listen carefully to the directions for a speaker discount code

Bookmark: Readers love tips on what to read – mostly

Ask Amy: Cull private thoughts from journals

How is everybody doing? Social media show digital trail of anxiety

For more than a decade, the Hedonometer has measured word choices across millions of tweets, every day, the world over, to come up with a measure of well-being.