Family Entertainment

Meet Ben Franklin

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:06:15 GMT

The portly inventor left his mark on the world in surprising ways, as seen in an enlightening new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:35:22 GMT

There are plenty of free options for family holiday fun. Here is a sampling of activities in the metro area.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:49 GMT

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:18:19 GMT

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:42:17 GMT

Though it may seem as if the goldfinches are long gone, there are more of them around now than there were this summer. You just may not notice them.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:10 GMT

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:14:10 GMT

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:10:50 GMT

With "Hannah Montana" looming in the rearview mirror, we offer Miley Cyrus some suggestions for her post-tween career.

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:55:53 GMT

A new heavy-metal video game starring Jack Black has a killer story but middling game play.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:51 GMT

What’s the story behind your favorite holiday decoration?

Send a brief description and photo, if possible, to: kim.palmer@startribune.com.