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'The Last Fire Season' describes what it was like to live through California's wildfires

'The Last Fire Season' describes what it was like to live through California's wildfires

Recounting months spent dodging wildfires, writer Manjula Martin considers what it means to create a home in a place that is destined to burn, and to live "inside a damaged body on a damaged planet."
by Kristen Martin

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Nintendo and Ubisoft revive overlooked franchises in their first games of the year

Nintendo and Ubisoft revive overlooked franchises in their first games of the year

Gaming giants Nintendo and Ubisoft each released new takes on old series this week in Another Code: Recollection and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We review what makes each worth exploring.
by Vincent Acovino and James Perkins Mastromarino

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Art Hounds: Ableism and art, African diaspora music and Gordon Parks

Art Hounds: Ableism and art, African diaspora music and Gordon Parks

“Towards a Warm Embrace” at Perlman Museum tackles ableism; Mia features Gordon Parks’ “American Gothic”; Abinnet Berhanu’s East-West African fusion at Icehouse Friday.
by Emily Bright

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'You Only Call When You're in Trouble' is a witty novel to get you through the winter

'You Only Call When You're in Trouble' is a witty novel to get you through the winter

Stephen McCauley's comic novel offers readers the gift of laughter as well as a more expansive image of what family can be. Book critic Maureen Corrigan says it was a perfect January read.
by Maureen Corrigan

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A caregiving memoir by Minnesota psychotherapist Emma Nadler explores how to adapt

A caregiving memoir by Minnesota psychotherapist Emma Nadler explores how to adapt

“The Unlikely Village of Eden” is about learning to adapt when life doesn’t go to plan and how even though 53 million people are caregivers in the U.S., their reality is often ignored.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Emmy moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom

Emmy moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom

The 75th Emmy Awards piled honors on three main shows Monday, while delivering a nostalgia-filled night with popular presenters and cast reunions. And somewhat surprisingly, the show ended on time — thanks to host Anthony Anderson and his secret weapon.
by The Associated Press

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U of M Dance Team grows its dynasty with viral performance at nationals

U of M Dance Team grows its dynasty with viral performance at nationals

The University of Minnesota Dance Team took home its 22nd national title with a victory in the pom competition over the weekend, but it was its second-place finish in the jazz competition that had social media buzzing.
by Dan Kraker

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How to watch the Emmys on Monday night

How to watch the Emmys on Monday night

After a strike-related delay, television's prestigious awards ceremony will air on Monday 7:00 p.m. CT, with a red carpet pre-show on E! beginning at 5:00 p.m. CT.
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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