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Why you should revisit 'Moonstruck,' plus 6 other things to watch this week
Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your pandemic playlist.
Twin Cities hotels get creative with cozy in-room dining experiences
In-room experiences remain a popular dining option even as restaurants reopen.
Steps from George Floyd Square, this arts center was forged in community
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center may be the least visible big arts organization in Minneapolis.
'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'
Dakota Johnson stars as a woman grappling with cancer.
Minnesota's Lyra Baroque brings 17th-century music into the Zoom era
The chamber ensemble Lyra Baroque embraces technology as an opportunity for interaction.
Eat & drink insider
'The Marksman' is standard-issue Liam Neeson material
You may not know this former Guthrie actor's name but you'll recognize his face in these films
Former Guthrie company member John Carroll Lynch is a versatile Hollywood go-to.
'The White Tiger' is a corrosive satire of the Indian caste system
Cornbread provides Southern comfort during Northern winters
Cornbread provides a perfect pick-me-up for winter days — and a chance to experiment in the kitchen.
The best albums are live albums, especially during the pandemic
Why many of my all-time favorite records are concert LPs. Especially now in lieu of actual concerts.
A digital experience: Is virtual reality the next frontier for Twin Cities artists?
Twin Cities musician Lady Midnight premieres a new VR soundscape.
How Twin Cities parents can guide kids through food shortages
Food insecurity caused by the pandemic may trigger a wide wave of eating disorders.
Historic $1.55M St. Paul home was hangout for a young F. Scott Fitzgerald
The author wrote about his friends' grand house with 11 bedrooms and 11 fireplaces.
Streamed concerts by Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO offer both intimacy and brilliance
REVIEW: Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO take advantage of limitations.
Staying fit is a secret benefit of 'Pokemon Go'
New Raptor Center director answers questions about COVID and climate impact
New Raptor Center director talks about the impact of COVID and climate on birds.
Working from bed: Productive cocoon or symptom of malaise?
For years, sleep experts have held one piece of common wisdom above all else: Don't work from bed. Yet since the pandemic began in March, millions of Americans have defied that guidance.
Air masks are getting smart, with data about breathing and pollutants
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
James Lileks
Lileks: Shippers' tracking numbers track our frustration
My wife was on the phone. She had the posture of a floor lamp, which indicated both concentration and irritation."NO," she said. She paused. "NO.""Are…
Gail Rosenblum
In recovery from perilous addictions, young adults share their stories through Change the Outcome
The opioid crisis has only intensified during the pandemic. The American Medical Association reports increased opioid-related deaths in more than 40 states, including Minnesota. Alcohol…
Eat & Drink
Former Lucia's space in Uptown Mpls will reopen as Sooki & Mimi next month
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Stock your fridge and pantry with these 12 products made by Twin Cities restaurants
11 places to get your bagel fix in the Twin Cities for National Bagel Day
Home & Garden
Lakeville home is a modern take on traditional English Tudor style
A room swap transforms a century-old Minneapolis home
It's time for a better TV room
Tips for setting up a home gym
Music
Minnesota's Lyra Baroque brings 17th-century music into the Zoom era
Live and virtual entertainment picks: Debbie Duncan benefit, Adrianne Lenker, 'Bolerobolero' dance
The best albums are live albums, especially during the pandemic
Streamed concerts by Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO offer both intimacy and brilliance
Celebs
Dustin Diamond undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers
Rapper Bow Wow apologizes for attending packed Houston club
Movies
'The Marksman' is standard-issue Liam Neeson material
'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'
'The White Tiger' is a corrosive satire of the Indian caste system
You may not know this former Guthrie actor's name but you'll recognize his face in these films
Inspired
Roseville nonprofit expands free food pick-up sites for Minnesotans in need
In recovery from perilous addictions, young adults share their stories through Change the Outcome
Twin Cities-based Remember Project uses plays to talk about dementia and memory loss
For her 53rd birthday, 53 acts of kindness
Taste
Twin Cities hotels get creative with cozy in-room dining experiences
Cornbread provides Southern comfort during Northern winters
Former Lucia's space in Uptown Mpls will reopen as Sooki & Mimi next month
Simple vinaigrette goes back to the basics
Health
Minnesota senior test clinics expand vaccine access
Minnesota's total COVID deaths surpass 6,000; more than 200K vaccine doses
Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at center stage
It's normal not to have 'normal' body temperature
Style
Why Crocs are the hottest shoes of 2020
Twin Cities designer Rammy Mohamed makes fashion — and a statement
TV & Media
In 'WandaVision,' Marvel superheroes take on sitcoms
Should you add Discovery Plus as a streaming service?
The return of 'Disenchantment' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
HBO film documents the rise and fall (and rise again) of Tiger Woods
Travel
Returning to U.S. by air? You'll need a negative COVID test first.
The pandemic will change vacations in 2021. Here's how Minnesotans can embrace the trends.
Here's where and how to ski safely in Minnesota this winter
Delta adds Wi-Fi provider
Stage & Arts
How Twin Cities theaters are connecting with audiences online
Bringing Minnesota art to Chicago art lovers is this woman's mission
A force behind Minnesota's Legacy Fund, arts advocate Sheila Smith retires after a quarter-century
Macalester professor takes home $50K Creative Capital grant
Books
Review: 'Aftershocks: A Memoir,' by Nadia Owusu
Review: 'Reel Bay: A Cinematic Essay,' by Jana Larson
Review: 'W-3: A Memoir,' by Bette Howland
Review: 'The Doctors Blackwell,' by Janice P. Nimura
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A caveman encased in ice? The story behind this viral Mpls. park sculpture
Plus, the hunt is on for his companion Zarah, the "mother huntress" icewoman hidden somewhere in Minnesota.
Review: Music stars echo Biden's call for unity
The themes were sounded earlier at the inauguration by the combination of Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks and Jennifer Lopez.