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Minnesota skiers defy summer heat on giant indoor treadmill — with fake snow

Minnesota skiers defy summer heat on giant indoor treadmill — with fake snow

You can ski for miles and miles in Minnesota — in summer — thanks to a giant treadmill and synthetic snow.
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Why we get brain freeze when eating ice cream — and tips for avoiding it
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Why we get brain freeze when eating ice cream — and tips for avoiding it

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We all scream for ice cream, but sometimes snarfing down a cold treat in a hurry makes us scream — in agony.
Amazon's new series 'Last Tycoon' brings out the best in F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Amazon's new series 'Last Tycoon' brings out the best in F. Scott Fitzgerald

July 25
Matt Bomer captures F. Scott Fitzgerald's spirit as a 1930s Hollywood mogul in "The Last Tycoon."
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Justin Bieber cancels U.S. Bank Stadium show and other summer dates
Music

Justin Bieber cancels U.S. Bank Stadium show and other summer dates

July 24
"Unforeseen circumstances" was the only reason given for the cancellations, which will not be rescheduled.
Ballroom community mourns St. Paul dancer killed by Green Line crash
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Ballroom community mourns St. Paul dancer killed by Green Line crash

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Friends and colleagues remember Nicholas Westlake, 29, a high-ranking national competitor on the ballroom dance scene.
Frampton apologizes for meltdown that halted Treasure Island rock concert
Music

Frampton apologizes for meltdown that halted Treasure Island rock concert

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"Things beyond my control changed," the British rocker explained on Twitter.
Summer serial: Embark on Great Lakes adventure in 'Redemption's Run'
Books

Summer serial: Embark on Great Lakes adventure in 'Redemption's Run'

May 26
When a mysterious young captain arrives in her hometown of Bayfield, Wis., 12-year-old Kacie stows aboard his boat, Redemption, searching for answers about the father she has never known.
Eat & Drink

Where's the beef? Innovative St. Paul vegan restaurant does a spot-on Big Mac

July 24
J. Selby's vegan McDonald's knockoff is the restaurant's biggest seller.
  • Outta Control: Meet the vegan Big Mac in St. Paul
Eat & Drink

Beer Choir combines love of suds and singing: 'Zero talent is required'

July 24
In the words of the official theme song: "The Beer Choir is the choir that sings while drinking beer."
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Barcelona is a city for the ages

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Lileks: The key to happiness? Not losing your keys

July 23
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From their kitchen to yours: Minnesota cottage food producers cook for cash

July 22
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