Music
Vince Flynn tribute to mark release of his last book
The late best-selling author's friends and local media celebs will appear at a St. Thomas Academy fundraiser Oct. 6.
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Historic 111-year-old Wazyata house saved, relocated for a second life
The Wise house was built in 1904 and now will get a second life in Wayzata.
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Geocaching for s'mores at Three Rivers parks ends with sweet treasure
Geocaching is growing in popularity, and Three Rivers Park District offers introductory lessons with a sweet s'mores reward.
Celebrities
Cruise pulls off epic 'Lip Sync Battle' vs. Fallon with a little 'Top Gun' magic
Giving his best performance since he serenaded Kelly McGillis in a bar in "Top Gun," Tom Cruise dominated the "Lip Sync Battle" against Jimmy Fallon on Monday's "Tonight Show."
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Anoka family settles in after moving, redoing 1880s house
Last year, an Anoka couple paid $1 for an 1880s house, which they moved down the road.
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Andover math assignment turns numbers into music
A teacher came up with an unusual assignment on prime numbers, and a student's effort hit the right notes.
Home & Garden
Birds use UV vision to catch prey, mates
Birds can see ultraviolet wavelengths, giving them a fuller view of the world.
TV & Media
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Books
Review: 'Dead White Guys,' by Matt Burriesci; in defense of the Western canon
Book review: In letters to his young daughter, "Dead White Guys" author shares passion for great books of Western culture.
Music
Doomtree to pitch a new festival at Saints ballpark Oct. 3
The so-called Doomtree Zoo will only be CHS Field's second concert, replacing the hip-hop crew's popular Blowout concerts.
Movies
'Pixels' fallout: Is it 'game over' for Adam Sandler at the box office?
The $88 million video-game adventure extended a losing streak for Adam Sandler, whose recent releases have included disappointing indies and underwhelming studio releases. Why is the 48-year-old actor now a box-office dud?
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Tom Cruise busts a move between takes
At the New York premiere of 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' Tom Cruise explains why red carpet events never get old for him, while co-star Rebecca Ferguson reveals the two danced after gruelling scenes.
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Sons of Norway CEO Heiberg is Norway's new consul general
Heiberg will serve as honorary bridge between Norway and its Midwestern kin.
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Music
Charges: Puddle of Mudd singer very drunk, fled at 100 mph in rural Minn.
A breath test showed a reading above legal limit.
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