Free entertainment for holiday fun
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There are plenty of free options for family holiday fun. Here is a sampling of activities in the metro area. Read Full Story
Meet Ben Franklin
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The portly inventor left his mark on the world in surprising ways, as seen in an enlightening new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Read Full Story
Disappearing act
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Though it may seem as if the goldfinches are long gone, there are more of them around now than there were this summer. You just may not notice them. Read Full Story
Weekend options: Anoka Halloween and Tiny tot groove
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As self-proclaimed Halloween Capital of the World, Anoka takes the holiday seriously, offering frights and frills for all. If you're a 'fraidy cat, grab your favorite ale at Serum's block party tonight and listen to live music by G.B. Leighton. Read Full Story
Reader query: Celebrating the season
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What’s the story behind your favorite holiday decoration? Send a brief description and photo, if possible, to: kim.palmer@startribune.com. Read Full Story
Is it time for Miley to move on?
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With "Hannah Montana" looming in the rearview mirror, we offer Miley Cyrus some suggestions for her post-tween career. Read Full Story
'Brütal Legend' rocks - kind of
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A new heavy-metal video game starring Jack Black has a killer story but middling game play. Read Full Story
Movie review: 'Where the Wild Things Are' a crowning achievement
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'Where the Wild Things Are' turns a masterpiece of children's literature into cinema magic. Read Full Story
Art: What makes a masterpiece?
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A rare show of objects from the Louvre will give Minneapolis museumgoers an opportunity to sharpen their vision. Read Full Story
Technobabble: Snow White Blu-ray/DVD for $10
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Amazon is selling the Blu-ray/DVD combo of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, due Tuesday, for $10. Now that's a deal on the high-def animated classic, which retails for $40. Read Full Story