Music
Review: Pianist Bertrand Chamayou's artistry gleamed bright in Minnesota Orchestra concert
The program's highlight was the finale of the Camille Saint-Saëns "Egyptian" concerto.
Variety
Yuen: Thank you, Camryn and Lalaine Bynum, for personalizing a familiar story of love and separation
The Vikings safety and his wife got their storybook ending after a yearlong quest to be reunited.
Home & Garden
Birds are as clean as their whistle
Birds are far from dirty and spend considerable time keeping their feathers in good working order.
Stage & Arts
'A Christmas Carol' breaks surprising new theater ground at the Guthrie
The holiday classic marks the solo directing debut of new mother Addie Gorlin-Han.
Books
A boy builds a machine to connect with his late mother in novel 'How to Build a Boat'
FICTION: A richly emotional tale about how an Irish boy's dream brings together a community.
Movies
Review: Rachel Zegler stuns in 'Hunger Games' prequel — too bad she's not the star
The "West Side Story" star sings, romances and kills in "Songbirds & Snakes."
Taste
There's only one cranberry farm in Minnesota, and it's run by a 21-year-old woman and her brother
For this second-generation farmer, harvest is a beautiful season — and a big responsibility.
Variety
Great Northern Festival's 2024 lineup to feature more fire and ice
Highlights of the winter festival will include a 100-foot ice bar, three weeks of saunas and epic dinners.
Stage & Arts
Review: Broadway's 'Company' offers 'Bachelorette,' 'Sex and the City' updates to Sondheim classic
The Tony-winning production feels more relevant than the 1970 original.
Books
'Longstreet' bio looks back at a divisive leader whose supporters scorned him
NONFICTION: The Civil War general embraced the Union after the war ended. It cost him.
Books
A 20-something with huge loans struggles to keep it together in 'Wings of Red'
FICTION: A thoughtful meditation on artistic aspirations, financial hardship and the multiple meanings of home.
TV & Media
TV review: 'EXmas' depicts Minnesota as the ultimate home for the holidays
The new Freevee movie is the latest to use the Midwest as the place to spend Christmas.
Recipes
Tackle Thanksgiving pie with tips from a pro
The owner of local pie shop Heather's Pies shares tips from her pie-making class and a recipe for a gluten-free chocolate tart that will win Thanksgiving. Plus: A new twist on apple pie.
Eat & Drink
Boxed wine is the ultimate Thanksgiving side
Here are five crowd-pleasing pairings to tote to the family table (or wherever you happen to be going over the holiday weekend).
Recipes
5 side dishes for Thanksgiving and beyond
These recipes, from carrots with berries and pistachios to spiralized roasted potatoes, will be at home on your table throughout the holiday season.
Recipes
Dressing or stuffing? No matter what you call it, these 3 recipes will be your new favorites
This favorite Thanksgiving side can please everyone, from traditionalists to vegans to those who like a little spice with their turkey.
Recipes
Dip into the holidays with these tasty spreads
Borrowing from the flavors of the Mediterranean, these dip recipes add life to holiday party spreads — and leftover turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving dinner.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from Nov. 16-22 include Jonas Brothers, Dessa, the Eagles, Liz Phair and Dierks Bentley.
TV & Media
Tamron Hall on how she learned to bet on herself following 'Today' exit
The talk show host is also the author of the upcoming thriller "Watch Where They Hide."
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