Home & Garden
July 6, 2023
Fire danger is predicted to remain elevated through the summer.

Fires pose a danger to birds' nesting season

The fire danger is expected to remain high this summer.
Home & Garden
July 6, 2023
Last call! Nominate your favorite garden

Last call! Nominate your favorite garden

If your garden or that of someone you know gets showered with compliments, we want to hear from you.
Books
July 6, 2023
Juan Gómez-Jurado

Review: 'Red Queen' heroine Antonia Scott will appeal to Lisbeth Salander fans

The first in a new thriller series finds a troubled woman and unorthodox cop on the trail of a serial killer.
Books
July 6, 2023
Daniel Hornsby

Review: A punk rock record label owner strains for respectability in 'hilarious,' twisty 'Sucker'

FICTION: Minnesotan Daniel Hornsby's satirical thriller skewers the tech industry.
Books
July 6, 2023
Review: 'Beast' unleashes unsettling stories from writer of 'Cabin at the End of the World'

Review: 'Beast' unleashes unsettling stories from writer of 'Cabin at the End of the World'

FICTION: Paul Tremblay returns with a novella and 14 stories, designed to unnerve.
Movies
July 6, 2023
Sabrina Wu, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola and Stephanie Hsu in “Joy Ride.”

Review: 'Joy Ride' is the best R-rated sex comedy of the summer

It's funny, poignant, raunchy and ridiculous all at the same time.
Stage & Arts
July 6, 2023
Penumbra Theatre president Sarah Bellamy with her father and company founder Lou Bellamy, who will be directing two of the four plays in the 2023-24 s

Power of women will be heard in Penumbra's 2023-24 season

The upcoming roster features a one-woman show, an Alice Childress revival and a drama about hoop dreams.
Variety
July 6, 2023
The Bacchanalia Gin and Tonic at Mr. Paul’s Supper Club is delightfully over the top with Du Nord gin, tropical tonic, seltzer, flowers and a spritz

Twin Cities bars are making the gin and tonic a refreshing summer cocktail with endless possibilities

Local bars are getting creative by mixing and matching gins with house-made tonics.
Music
July 6, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo drops a new single ahead of her sophomore album, due in September.

Review: With 'Vampire,' Olivia Rodrigo goes beyond the reach of mere mortals

Fall Out Boy's remake of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" fizzles.
Eat & Drink
July 6, 2023
Mini churros with chocolate dipping sauce at Puralima Cantina in Minneapolis.

Opening soon: In Minneapolis, Mexican fast-casual restaurant Puralima takes on Chipotle

The colorful new taco and burrito spot comes from the founder of Crisp & Green and Stalk & Spade.
Home & Garden
July 5, 2023
A small bedroom feels open and bright through the use of a neutral color palette. (Design Recipes/TNS)

11 tricks for fitting a big bed into a small room

Some combination of the following tips could be your ticket to sleeping in the big, blissful bed you didn't think you could have.
Home & Garden
July 5, 2023
Barbiecore is surging its way into home decor and interior design

Barbiecore is surging its way into home decor and interior design

Hot pink fits right into maximalism, which has experienced a resurgence.
July 5, 2023

Barbiecore is surging its way into home decor and interior design

Inspired
July 5, 2023
Jamie West and Drew Schmitt were dressed as royalty for their wedding at a White Castle in Scottsdale, Ariz.

White Castle wedding marked a royal comeback

The burger chain fed her when she was homeless, so once back on her feet, she got married there.
Music
July 5, 2023

Review: North Central American Guild of Organists' convention features 11 concerts over four days

James Callahan's Organ Concerto No. 2 was the most memorable performance of the opening night concert.
TV & Media
July 5, 2023
Justina Machado and Alejandro Hernandez in “The Horror of Dolores Roach.”

Review: 'Horror of Dolores Roach' butchers 'Sweeney Todd' recipe

The Amazon Prime comedy leaves you hungry for more.
Variety
July 5, 2023

Ask Amy: Parents ignore gay partner

Books
July 5, 2023
Emily Bergslien, center, leads a science fiction/fantasy book club at Next Chapter Books on Friday, June 30, 2023 in St. Paul.

Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of book clubs?

We asked Minnesota's book clubs how they operate and what gets members upset — and more than 80 groups were happy to tell us.
Home & Garden
July 5, 2023
Kelly Klein

Renting and the law: Landlords and apartment access when a family member dies

Landlords need to make sure they're giving access to the person in charge of the deceased's estate.
Variety
July 5, 2023
Handmade soaps are made for gifting.

At-home spa treatments let you get the benefits without the travel

These Minnesota products add to the R&R without the hassle

Variety

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