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July 31, 2015

Clown camp

A Minnesota -based camp educates the next class of clowns.
Variety
July 31, 2015

Gallery: Dinkytown then and now

Does a new historic designation in the Minneapolis neighborhood make sense?
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July 31, 2015

Renting and the Law: Roommate's friend has overstayed his welcome

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July 31, 2015

The face of a clown

A portfolio from Clown Arts Camp.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015

Theater spotlight: 'The Pirates of Penzance'

Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
Corporate conference rooms are the stage for Judge as speaking coach.

Shawn Judge: Helping corporate execs shine in the spotlight

Shawn Judge now helps business executives shine in the spotlight.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
Jodi Kellogg works in risk management ­assessment for acounting giant KPMG in Minneapolis.

Jodi Kellogg: Trading the footlights for a skyscraper office

Jodi Kellogg traded the footlights for a day job in the skyscraper offices of a high-powered accounting firm.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
Jared Oxborough now sells real estate; he’s pictured at a listing in East Calhoun in Minneapolis.

Jared Oxborough: A longing for real estate, and a real life

The potential for a normal social life and bigger money redirected Jared Oxborough toward the real estate world.
Stage & Arts
July 31, 2015
Former Twin Cities actress Zoe Pappas , now resides and teaches yoga in Hawaii. ] photo provided by Zoe Pappas

Zoe Pappas: Lured away by love, yoga and the Hawaiian paradise

Love, yoga and the Hawaiian paradise lured Zoe Pappas away from Twin Cities theaters.
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July 31, 2015
Community members work together on a mural transforming the facade of Clipper Cuts barber shop on Broadway Avenue in north Minneapolis.

Scene + Heard: Flow Northside Arts Crawl in Minneapolis

Music
July 31, 2015
Kelly Clarkson presents the milestone award to Reba McEntire at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2

Big Gigs, July 31-Aug. 6: Kelly Clarkson, Secret Stash Revue and more

No one has ever questioned Kelly Clarkson's vocal prowess. It's her choice in material that has been dubious at times.
TV & Media
July 31, 2015
Jon Stewart Photo Credit: Martin Crook

How Jon Stewart went from frat boy joker to a giant of political humor

Jon Stewart's unlikely reign as host of "The Daily Show" ends Thursday after 16 eventful seasons.
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July 31, 2015

News of the weird: The 90-minute day

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July 31, 2015
"King's Quest: A Knight to Remember"

Video game review: 'King's Quest' is endearing and true to form

TV & Media
July 31, 2015
Craig Robinson and Brandon T. Jackson in "Mr. Robinson."

Neal Justin's TV picks for Aug. 2-6: 'Mr. Robinson,' 'Wet Hot American Summer,' 'America's Next Top Model'

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July 31, 2015
WCCO rallies 'round the flag

WCCO rallies 'round the flag

The TV station hopes to break a world record for most signatures on a flag.
Variety
July 31, 2015

Gallery: Beautiful Gardens winners

Here are reader-submitted photos for the winners in the Star Tribune's annual Beautiful Gardens contest.
Music
July 31, 2015
TV on the Radio sprinkles its "Seeds" tour stop with a little "Purple Rain"

TV on the Radio sprinkles its "Seeds" tour stop with a little "Purple Rain"

Review: Brooklyn's art-rock heroes returned to First Ave on Thursday, ending a four-year hiatus there with a special finale.

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