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Working through trauma, Edina playwright searches for renewal and a sense of home
Rosanna Staffa publishes her first novel at age 72.
Minnesota contestants look back at their time on 'Survivor'
Carolyn Wiger and Frannie Marin share secrets you didn't see onscreen.
Neal Justin: 'Succession' and 'Barry' finales stick their landings
The two series both ended their critically acclaimed runs with high drama.
Lileks: We're going to miss you, May
New Minneapolis garage with built-in bar brings the party to a small backyard
An upgraded garage with a bar gives a nod to a turn-of-the-century Lowry Hill home with brickwork and other accents.
Eat & drink insider
Yuen: With a new pontoon boat, I'm embracing a Minnesota Dream
In her family's bid to become "lake people," our columnist experiences the pain and promise of a new pontoon.
Kovels Antiques Q&A: American symbols incorporated into furniture design
Plus: Picasso print and jasperware teapot
Minnesota's abortion doulas provide logistical and emotional support
A network of volunteer companions offers abortion patients information, rides and a listening ear.
Six dozen farmers markets to check out in the Twin Cities area
Plan your summer adventures to support local growers, makers and more.
'Being Mary Tyler Moore' shows the Minnesota icon at her most unguarded
The documentary's director explains how he got to know MTM.
Get fired up for grilling season with these recipes and tips
Knowing how to choose the best meat is the first skill to master.
9 less-crowded summer vacation destinations
With the number of travelers continuing to boom, here are nine options to get away from summer crowds.
How do you decide how to give? These Minnesotans practice Effective Altruism
The practice aims to save lives using logic — but why is it so controversial?
Review: A woman with a special gift runs afoul of the government in 'Only the Beautiful'
Books in brief
As weddings become extravaganzas, being a bridesmaid becomes 'a big ask'
A traditional celebration is likely to mean a significant investment of money and time.
8 must-see Twin Cities concerts by the Queens of Summer — from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé
Women will rule the season, from Hall of Famers Janet Jackson and Madonna to newer names Brandi Carlile and Pink.
Review: Twin Cities folk hero Ondara is true to character in long-awaited homecoming gig
The Grammy-nominated, Kenya-raised singer/songwriter stuck to his folky roots at the sold-out Cedar show.
9 TV shows to watch: Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne reunite for 'Platonic,' a rom-com without the rom
Neal Justin also recommends "FDR," "Gremlins" prequel and "100 Years of Warner Bros."
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
James Lileks
Lileks: We're going to miss you, May
There's so much May, and there's never enough.It's one of those jumbo months, 31 days — who could ask for more? All of us. It…
Laura Yuen
Yuen: With a new pontoon boat, I'm embracing a Minnesota Dream
In her family's bid to become "lake people," our columnist experiences the pain and promise of a new pontoon.
Eat & Drink
Two new restaurants are opening soon on Lake Minnetonka
Six dozen farmers markets to check out in the Twin Cities area
Downtown Minneapolis block will close weekends for gathering space
Owamni team shows Indigenous resiliency as it rebuilds after electrical fire
Home & Garden
New Minneapolis garage with built-in bar brings the party to a small backyard
Custom contemporary Golden Valley home with saltwater pool lists for $2.695 million
Home listings: What $250,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
How to start your own garden — however big or small
Music
8 must-see Twin Cities concerts by the Queens of Summer — from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé
Review: Twin Cities folk hero Ondara is true to character in long-awaited homecoming gig
Review: SPCO displays masterful musicianship with Mozart, Jean-Philippe Rameau and Joseph Haydn
6 cool things in music include Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash and Bob Dylan childhood photos
Celebs
'Barbie' star Margot Robbie has never owned the doll
Berlin police investigate Roger Waters for possible incitement over concert outfit
Ed Ames, '50s pop singer with Ames Brothers and '60s TV star in 'Daniel Boone,' dies at 95
Danny Masterson rape retrial deliberations drag on more than 6 days, will resume next week
Movies
Review: 'The Little Mermaid' puts a feminist spin on the classic animated gem
Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus reteams with Nicole Holofcener in 'You Hurt My Feelings'
Review: 'About My Father' is a messy, limp rom-com with Robert De Niro as bait
Review: 'Fast X' is so furious you lose track of what's happening
Inspired
How do you decide how to give? These Minnesotans practice Effective Altruism
Marney Gellner shares lessons learned from her breast cancer scare
Yuen: Tale of lost pork chops fueled this leader's journey up Medtronic's executive ranks
54 years after his father's plane crashed in Laos, Minneapolis man still searches for answers
Taste
Get fired up for grilling season with these recipes and tips
First Look: Justin Sutherland's Big E makes a big splash in the Twin Cities
Readers: We want your fondest (or funniest) memories of Dad in the kitchen
3 recipes that make the most of asparagus season
Health
Paralyzed Minnesota veterans walk with help from robotic exoskeleton
Minnesota spending $240M to get lead out of your plumbing
Minnesota's abortion doulas provide logistical and emotional support
Parts of Minnesota under fire weather watch, air quality alert Sunday
Style
Comfortable shoes made in Minnesota are all the rage this fall
Romi Apothecary sources and forages herbs for Minnesota-made beauty products
How Minnesotan Morgan Riddle became the tennis world's most fashionable fan
TV & Media
Neal Justin: Who will come out on top in 'Succession'?
Think watching sports on TV is complicated? Wait for what's next
WCCO-TV news director Kari Patey gets a major promotion
'Being Mary Tyler Moore' shows the Minnesota icon at her most unguarded
Travel
9 less-crowded summer vacation destinations
Blow it up in Bogotá: Tejo, the Colombian national sport, is explosive fun
Why fans of Bob Dylan, Leon Russell and Woody Guthrie are flocking to Tulsa
Planning a trip to Las Vegas? Here are 4 museums worth gambling on
Stage & Arts
Review: Guthrie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' stays on track as bloody good fun
How Minneapolis' Groveland Gallery has stayed in business for 50 years
'Antigonick' updates a classic Greek tragedy for the Instagram age
When a book becomes a play or movie, should you read it first?
Books
Burnsville native who dreams in Bulgarian wins share of International Booker Prize
Review: A supernatural book traps sisters in its deadly spell
Looking for a sad book? Read 'em and weep
Review: When two moms drove their six kids off a cliff, this writer investigated what led them there
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'Barbie' star Margot Robbie has never owned the doll
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Ask Amy: Friend's constant drama has grown wearisome
Dear Amy: My new friend, "Shelley," has offered way too much information about some abusive relationships in her life. I've tried to be supportive, but…
Chess — it's not just for geeks anymore
A booming online market is being driven by a hip promotional campaign.
Custom contemporary Golden Valley home with saltwater pool lists for $2.695 million
The home was built with amenities geared toward playing and relaxing for the whole family.
Sound Advice: Receiver static often just a DIY repair
Q In 1996 I purchased a stereo system with a receiver. I recently started hearing static in the treble from all three sources, so it…