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Scene and Heard: Ride for Kids
Motorcyclists throughout Minnesota donated their time, bikes and money to the Ride For Kids motorcycle ride for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
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A tour of Oregon, from orchards to ocean.
A drive in Oregon, from Crater Lake to inland orchards to coastline beauty.
Local
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Gallery: A rockin' start for Fair concert series
It was a '70s revival night on opening day of the State Fair as rockers Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla brought squeals and screams from a sold-out crowd.
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Hey, Minnstagrammers: Let's meet up at the State Fair
The Star Tribune is partnering with the local Insta-experts at @Minnstameets on the Aug. 29 event, which we're calling the Great Minnesota Gram Together.
Music
First Avenue ready to rock again, plans to open Friday
The legendary club's 45-year legacy resumes Friday night after three weeks of ceiling repairs.
Music
Kelsea Ballerini and Brandy Clark are bringing female voices back to country radio
Radio's dance card is overcrowded with boot-scootin' men, but two of Nashville's rising stars boast new moves.
Books
Former Guthrie standout Rainn Wilson doesn't completely forget Minnesota
"The Office" star dishes about life before and after fame in his upcoming autobiography.
Local
Gallery: Indigenous women's fitness group strikes balance
Triathlon at Lake Calhoun was a spirited day when past, present and future merged.
Music
Big Gigs for Aug. 28-Sept. 3: State Fair concerts, X, Grrrl Prty, more
August has brought the two biggest successes from "American idol" to the Twin Cities – Kelly Clarkson and now Carrie Underwood. The country singer is one of many acts performing at the State Fair.
Movies
Dystopian love triangle in 'Z for Zachariah' lacks electricity
REVIEW: Three survivors of a nuclear disaster are resourceful but listless in "Z for Zachariah."
Movies
Zac Efron's DJ dream almost finds a groove in 'We Are Your Friends'
REVIEW: DJ Zac Efron's coming-of-age story has its moments, but doesn't spin a new tune.
Movies
'No Escape' offers suspense but little story
REVIEW: If what you're seeking in the doldrums of August is stomach-churning, eye-watering suspense, "No Escape" delivers just that — but falls short with a tone-deaf story and extremely xenophobic worldview.
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Stage & Arts
Minnesota Jewish Theatre finds the heart of Dr. Ruth Westheimer
REVIEW: The solo show by Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company reveals the woman behind an icon.
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