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Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks State Fair grandstand like it's 1977
The Southern rock standard bearers sounded forceful even though singer Johnny Van Zant was nonchalant.
Stage & Arts
Children's Theatre dreams big for 'Akeelah and the Bee'
Children's Theatre has high hopes for "Akeelah and the Bee," which will get an East Coast showcase after its local premiere.
TV & Media
St. Paul native works his magic, makes 'America's Got Talent' finals
A longtime magician and comedian from the Twin Cities hopes to pull a victory out of his hat now that he's advanced to the finals of NBC's "America's Got Talent" competition.
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Music
Sideman is now fronting: Eric Mayson steps out in full 'Detail'
The in-demand keyboardist couldn't say no to an offer to record his first solo album.
Music
Black Sabbath's final tour coming Jan. 25 to Target Center
Minneapolis has the third date on the farewell trek, which will feature three of the band's four original members.
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Akeelah and the Bee
Playwright Cheryl West's adaptation of the popular film about a precocious speller.
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MSP to have luxury lounge for those flying any airline
The lounge at MSP will offer food, beverages, Wi-Fi and other comforts, and have an area where kids "can cut loose" — all for a fee.
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