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After boy sickened, pets killed, Minn. warns of toxic blue-green algae
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is asking swimmers to be aware of algae-ridden lakes and foul-smelling water this holiday weekend after toxins from the blue-green blooms hospitalized a child and killed two dogs near Alexandria, Minn., last month.
Celebrities
'Dukes of Hazzard' pulled from TV Land over Confederate flag controversy
The Duke Boys have not only been in trouble with the law since the day they was born, but they're now feeling the wrath of Confederate flag protesters.
TV & Media
Got what it takes to write a sitcom? Wayzata TV vet seeks winning scripts
Veteran comedy writer from Wayzata sponsors contest to find undiscovered talent.
Stage & Arts
In our statues, Twin Cities prefer modest over monumental
Here's why the Twin Cities have so few of the big, heroic statues that tower over many other cities.
Movies
3-D roars back thanks to summer hits like 'Jurassic World'
Like a Velociraptor bursting through the screen in "Jurassic World," 3-D releases have roared back this summer after a dismal 2014. "Moviegoers are showing they are willing to spend to see good 3-D and large-format movies," one analyst says.
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Senior athletes stay in the game by playing safe, smart
Age brings a loss of speed and strength, but adjustments can make it possible to play sports well into golden years.
West Metro
Taste of Minnesota is all about twistin' and tastin'
The Taste of Minnesota began Thursday and will go through Sunday. It is being held at the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia.
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A garden tour for every taste
Once again, it's garden tour season. What tours are coming up, and which is best for you?
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Home plan: Old World European for today
This French Country-style home's mix of materials — stone, shingle and traditional siding — with interesting rooflines will draw eyes to the exterior.
Music
Spotlight: Basilica Block Party
It's the Basilica's best lineup in years, partly because it doesn't look like a rehash of other recent years.
Stage & Arts
Girl Friday plays 'Matchmaker' at Park Square with Thornton Wilder classic
Small theater company heads to Park Square to tackle its third Thornton Wilder play.
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Scene and Heard: Minneapolis Institute of Arts celebrates 100 years with Summer Party
The Minneapolis Institute of Art throws a Summer Party every year. But it upped the ante this time around to mark the MIA's milestone birthday.
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Withering Glance's most embarrassing moments, shared
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, etiquette, culture, relationships, grooming and more.
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Minnesota makes a great place for a road trip
Minnesota ranks third, after only Oregon and Nevada, when it comes to offering frugal-minded road travelers "the most fun for the least cost."
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In Florence, Italy, finding beauty despite the crowds
In a city full of masterpieces, less popular sites reveal great artworks, from Fra Angelico frescoes to Donatello sculptures.
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