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A father's cruel mission to create 'The Only Girl in the World'

A father's cruel mission to create 'The Only Girl in the World'

Maude Julien's new memoir chronicles her extraordinary -- and awful -- childhood with fanatical parents determined to turn her into the ultimate survivor through deprivation, violence and endless tests.

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In a new novel, the 'Lost Prayers' of a teen bullied to death

In a new novel, the 'Lost Prayers' of a teen bullied to death

James Han Mattson's debut book, inspired by the real-life suicide of an outed young man, treats the Internet as both lifeline and paper trail of a tormented, small-town adolescence.

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Local Yemeni-American comedian about to hit the big time

Local Yemeni-American comedian about to hit the big time

When a local Yemeni-American ventured on to the Twin Cities comedy circuit, it was uncharted and, at times, unwelcoming territory for an Arab-American. Now he's poised for his national cable TV debut tonight, likely a first for a Yemeni-American entertainer.
by Emma Sapong

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Otis Redding's last recording topped the charts

Otis Redding began writing "(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay" while he was living in a rented houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge. While relaxing after a grueling tour, he was inspired by seeing the ships going in and out of San Francisco Bay.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Art Hounds: Interact Theater provides a 'Feast of Fools'

Art Hounds: Interact Theater provides a 'Feast of Fools'

The Art Hounds recommend a play about fools in power, an exhibition of landscape paintings and "Cloth," a play about the politics of women's clothing.
by Marianne Combs

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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra breaks attendance record

The orchestra also balanced its budget of close to $10 million and ended the season with a surplus of almost $350,000.
by Euan Kerr

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Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

With the cold weather upon us, now is the time of year Minnesotans turn to comfort food to help fight off the winter chill. Cook book author Teresa Marrone has some suggestions on dishes that will help you stay warm.
by Steven John

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Smokey Robinson's new album celebrates the season

Smokey Robinson's first-ever solo holiday album "Christmas Everyday" came out last month. It features a fresh take on "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
by Cathy Wurzer

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