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Lifestyle

Mental illness in fiction

Mental illness in fiction

In her new novel "black box," author Julie Schumacher explores the impact of mental illness on a teenage girl, as seen through the eyes of her younger sister.

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Artists' advice on living with a tight budget

Artists' advice on living with a tight budget

Thousands of Minnesotans have already learned to live creatively on very little, and have done so for years quite successfully. They're artists and they have some advice to share with the rest of us.
by Marianne Combs, Chris Roberts and Euan Kerr

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Interfaith existence

Interfaith existence

A son explores his fathers intense dedication to his Kurdish culture and the ancient Aramaic language. In the process of writing his book, journalist Ariel Sabar found a place in Iraq where tolerance reigned between Muslims, Christians and Jews.

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Tough economy not always tough on restaurants

Tough economy not always tough on restaurants

During an economic downturn, restaurant closings are no surprise -- but the Twin Cities are seeing a number of new openings. We also discuss restaurants' tried and true strategies and new deals to get customers in the door.

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Bloom's new novel inspired by a journey

Bloom's new novel inspired by a journey

Author Amy Bloom's new novel tells the story of a Russian immigrant's attempts to adjust to America, and her trek across the country to try to find her lost daughter. Bloom was inspired by the legend of a young immigrant woman who tried to walk home to Siberia.

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A review of Bob Dylan's election night concert

A review of Bob Dylan's election night concert

The election of Barack Obama as America's first African-American President was a historic occasion. One of the more interesting places to experience that history was Northrup Auditorium on the campus of the University of Minnesota. That's where Bob Dylan performed a concert which began shortly after the polls closed in Minnesota.

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Film festival celebrates bad video

Film festival celebrates bad video

For the last 15 years Nick Preuer and Joe Pickett have scoured garage sales, thrift shops and even garbage cans looking for bad videos. They present the best of the worst, complete with commentary, in the Found Footage Festival.
by Euan Kerr

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Traveling man

Traveling man

Rick Steves says travels in Europe are still affordable, if you know where to look for the deals. And for those who can only travel by armchair, Rick talks about his new favorite sights.

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