Soona (played by Lydia Peckham, left) and Noa (played by Owen Teague) in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."

Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is a winner, with tons of thrilling action

The revitalized series continues with a new hero and a crucial appearance by former Minnesota actor Peter Macon.
Blaine
Home & Garden

Home listings: What $385,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

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What you get for the money in Blaine, Minneapolis and Oakdale.
Macalester student Vyen Hayag sits with patient Michael Casalenda at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.



Students from Macalester who are taking
Inspired

Volunteering in hospice helps Macalester students contemplate death's mysteries up close

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"Just being there" can be a comfort to people in their final days.
Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons reprise their roles of Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in the series finale of "Young Sheldon" on CBS.
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TV shows to watch: 'Big Bang' actors give 'Young Sheldon' a fitting send-off

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Also catch "Blue Bloods" and the 10th anniversary special of Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show."
photo of author Carl Elliot
Books

University of Minnesota professor's book investigates shocking medical research abuse

May 8
NONFICTION: Speaking with fellow whistleblowers, bioethicist Carl Elliott learned about the loneliness and frustration of calling attention to wrongdoing.
An upgrade on the usual breakfast sandwich from Animales Barbeque Co.: peppery, smoked pastrami, soft scrambled eggs and cheese on cheesy focaccia.
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The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

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Devouring the menu at a new music club, barbecue for brunch, a transportive Puerto Rican favorite, a don't-miss lunchtime sushi special and celebrating morel season made for a tasty week.
Adam Turman's exhibit "Did You See That?" is showing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Don't Miss

Can you spot the pop culture references in these Adam Turman paintings?

May 9
The prolific artist has a new exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Yes, Paul Bunyan and Babe make an appearance.
Music

Minnesota music community mourns producer Steve Albini, who brought Nirvana here

May 9
Low's Alan Sparhawk, Pachyderm Studio and First Ave paid tribute to the Chicago punk legend following his unexpected death Tuesday.
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SPCO musicians vote no confidence in leadership: 'It feels like we're dying'

May 6
The nonprofit's board said in a statement that it "unequivocally supports" Jon Limbacher, the managing director musicians are criticizing.

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