Things to do in Minnesota this weekend

Movies

July 29, 2015

'Vacation' reboot has National Lampoon rolling in grave

REVIEW: With a script lazily smeared with profanity and bodily fluids, the new remake of "National Lampoon's Vacation" feels retro in the bad way.

Variety

July 29, 2015

"World Through our Eyes" show at All My Relations Gallery in Minneapolis, MN, and seen Friday, July 24, 2015.

Eye opening shows of American Indian art

Two exhibits featuring contemporary native art attest to a thriving culture in the here and now.

Music

July 29, 2015

2015: For St. Paul soul singer Sonny Knight, success comes later in life

Music

July 28, 2015

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Shania Twain at Target Center doesn't impress much

Review: It all felt so familiar at the sold-out Target Center concert.

Music

July 28, 2015

Gallery: Shania Twain plays Target Center

Country superstar Shania Twain, after a long hiatus from the road, brought her Rock This Country Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.

Variety

July 28, 2015

Luxury-loving baby boomers are driving an RV revival

A new generation of retirees wants to bask in nature, but not if it means sleeping on the ground.

Variety

July 28, 2015

Thousands of fireplaces, stoves recalled by Hearth and Home of Lakeville

Recalls involve natural gas and pellet stove heaters.

Local

July 28, 2015

Minnesota steps up calls for meningitis vaccination

Minnesota case has been linked to strain in other cities among men who have sex with men.

Variety

July 28, 2015

Boyfriend sets speed trap in Cottage Grove, nabs girlfriend with proposal

Officers pulled over the unsuspecting woman as boyfriend sprung surprise.

Variety

July 28, 2015

Gay men urged to get vaccinated after Minnesotan's death from rare meningitis

Gay men are at increased risk for rare meningitis.

Music

July 28, 2015

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.

Variety

July 28, 2015

Cactus isn’t just for deserts. Prickly pear cactus, or opuntia, is a native plant in the Midwest. And author Edward Lyon points out that there&

Midwest garden guru shares best plant choices

Edward Lyon's new book focuses on central states.

Variety

July 28, 2015

The house, built by Thomas Wise, is one of six in Wayzata left from 1904, according to the historical society. It has been lifted up to be moved to a

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.

Variety

July 28, 2015

Treasure-hunters use a GPS or special handheld device when geocaching to track a hidden package or “cache”

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

July 28, 2015

Tom Cruise lip-synced to "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" on the "Tonight Show" as part of the promotion for the new "Mission: Impossible" movie.

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."

Variety

July 28, 2015