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Big Mike’s B-town: Peggy

Some folks just won’t stay down. Peggy is one of them. Through an abusive past...

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Eclipse 2017! Where It Lands Near Bloomington

On August 21, the moon will totally eclipse the sun, sending umbral shade across America...

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Two Lotus Fest Trios Offer Twists on Traditional Music

Xöömei and nyckelharpa … must be the sounds of Lotus! A meeting ground of world...

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Stirring the Pot: A Culinary Journey, Never Straying Far from Home

Embracing someone else’s culinary traditions doesn’t have to mean letting go of your own. In...

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The Importance of Pretending to Be a Dog

Troy Maynard writes about parenting and “the crazy things my kids say” in his blog,...

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WonderLab’s Coral Reef Aquarium Teaches Real Science [video]

There’s something lurking under the waves at WonderLab. Its new Coral Reef Aquarium is designed...

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With Invasives, an Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure

A healthy environment requires native plants that interact with insects, birds, and wildlife. When invasive...

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Lineup for 24th Lotus World Music Festival Announced

The lineup for the 24th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival has been announced....

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Behind the Curtain: 'As Bad As They' [a play]

Bella Bravo’s play As Bad As They explores the darkness of opioid addiction and the...

Record-Breaking Attempt at Kayaking the Mississippi, Source to Sea

Michael Waterford is attempting to solo kayak the Mississippi River from source to sea faster...

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Local Filmmaker’s Short Film Screened at Cannes

After his short film "Lost Dog" won awards at Campus MovieFest, filmmaker (and LP contributor)...

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Stirring the Pot: Muffins 'As You Wish'

At its most utilitarian, the humble muffin will relieve your hunger pangs. But in her...