Music
Review: The Chicks were ready to deliver a message of protest and harmony at State Fair
Their "March March" was one of the most stunningly powerful musical moments ever at the grandstand.
Home & Garden
Crafting the perfect nursery aesthetic for your little one
Designers offer timeless aesthetics with modern twists.
Home & Garden
Variety
Yuen: It's really hard to pick a perfectly ripe watermelon — unless you use these expert tips
If you struggle to pick a tasty watermelon in the store, the problem is not you. But here's some advice.
St. Cloud
St. Cloud State first in Minnesota to offer cannabis education certificate
The online courses will include instruction in horticulture, compliance, business and health care.
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State Fair
Six ways to keep cool at the State Fair
Here are the locations of the fair's mist stations, and other ways to cool down at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Books
Review: Pain and sacrifice unite characters in 'Holler, Child' story collection
FICTION: Characters, mostly Black and in Texas, persevere through racism, abuse and betrayal in these stories.
TV & Media
5 TV shows to watch: 'Archer' wraps up a 14-year run by returning to its roots
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Inspired
Books
Review: 'Everything Nothing Someone' is an 'extraordinary, relatable, beautiful' memoir
NONFICTION: After a troubled childhood, becoming a "someone."
Travel
Travelers, residents debate whether going to Maui is a good idea
The elite Amex Platinum card raises fees; bad tourist behavior is on the rise around the world.
Travel
Norway vs. Minnesota: A travel smackdown, from electric cars to social benefits
A trip to Norway's top three cities reveals how close (and how far) Minnesota is to its cultural cousin.
Home & Garden
'Legacy' midcentury modern home in Wayzata gets thoughtful update
New homeowners set out to preserve and "enhance" a 1953 home designed by architect Loren B. Abbett.
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