Stage & Arts
Review: Jungle Theater's 'Dinner for One' one-ups British original
The Americanization of the import makes the play comically savory.
Home & Garden
Midwest Gardens: Outdoor winter container gardens
Greenery and branches are the building blocks of a great display all winter long.
Books
Loved 'Lessons in Chemistry'? 'Alice Sadie Celine' could be the novel for you
FICTION: Sarah Blakley-Cartwright's characters are smart, feminist and a little messed up.
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Showers for caregivers, with gifts, games and support, aren't a thing — yet
Two artists are trying to "culture hack" the idea of honoring caregivers into existence.
Books
An 18th century midwife investigates evil doings in 'gripping' novel 'The Frozen River'
FICTION: Ariel Lawhon's protagonists are women who fight against nefarious men.
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Yuen: After years of hustle and hardship, this undocumented Minnesotan finally earns a law degree
Juventino Meza will be the first to tell you that his path to success was paved with setbacks.
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Minneapolis' 'Date Night Podcast' is where speed dating meets 'The Bachelor'
The dating show has one wedding in the books.
Stage & Arts
7 most striking things about the Ordway's new 'Peter Pan'
Playwright Larissa FastHorse has updated the 1954 musical to take out the toxins.
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Critics' picks: The 16 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
From photos with Santa to SantaCon, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
Music
Who's laughing now? Sibling band Durry sells out First Ave to top off 'dream come true' year
Burnsville's Austin and Taryn Durry report back from a tour for their debut album, "Suburban Legend."
Music
Minnesota Opera names Christopher Franklin as new principal conductor
Franklin is a graduate of St. Paul's Macalester College and has worked with Minnesota Opera in the past.
Stage & Arts
Review: 'Nail Biter' at Walker Art Center is vivid, stirring and weird
Lighting, costumes and sound accentuate Beth Gill's new work at the Walker.
TV & Media
Review: Pete Davidson keeps it casual for Mystic Lake Casino show
The comedian showed he has more than a little in common with another "Saturday Night Live" star.
Travel
How to save $44 per ticket on Sun Country by buying at the airport
Step 1: Go to the airport. Step 2: Save $44 by not paying the airline's newish "passenger interface fee."
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Come on down! You, too, can be on a TV game show
Is it more fun than staying home and yelling at the TV? Survey says: Yes!
Books
Graphic novels about Castro's Cuba, Neapolitan frenemies, immortality and hip-hop's history
NONFICTION: New ways of looking at familiar subjects, in words and pictures.
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