Books
September 26, 2016

Review: 'All That Man Is,' by David Szalay

FICTION: Man Booker Prize-shortlisted tales focus on European contemporary life.
Variety
September 26, 2016
Above: When Dudley, a 10-year-old beagle, went missing from his Bloomington home, owner Theresa Eilertson contacted the Retrievers to bring him back.

Lost your dog? These Minnesota volunteers go high-tech to find Fido

A well-organized group of Minnesota dog lovers uses technology to find lost pets.
TV & Media
September 26, 2016

TV talk-show highlights Sept. 27

TV & Media
September 26, 2016
AFTERMATH -- "RVL 6768" Episode 101 -- Pictured: (l-r) James Tupper as Joshua Copeland, Julia Sarah Stone as Dana Copeland, Levi Meaden as Matt Copela

TV picks for Sept. 27: 'Drunk History,' 'Aftermath,' 'Frontline'

Music
September 26, 2016
Prince.

Prince's family announces after-parties tied to Xcel tribute concert

Three night-time Minneapolis parties will feature a DJ, G Sharp on vocals and guests including Andre Cymone and Judith Hill.
Stage & Arts
September 25, 2016
David L. Murray Jr. and Traci Allen Shannon in “Ragtime.”

'Ragtime' gives heart to a powerful American parable

Review: The old story turns on current issues like wealth, racial division and immigration.
Celebrities
September 25, 2016
Twin Cities radio station's 'scoop' on Pitt-Jolie split goes viral

Twin Cities radio station's 'scoop' on Pitt-Jolie split goes viral

107.1 FM makes international news by reporting celebrity gossip from an unnamed source. But did the incident really happen?
Music
September 25, 2016

Liquid Music launches its new season with "Sorrow," Minnesota Orchestra plays Paulus

TV & Media
September 25, 2016
Jeffrey Tambor in "Transparent."

TV picks for Sept. 26: 'Transparent,' presidental debate, 'Seth Meyers'

Variety
September 25, 2016

James Lileks: Putting the cart before the kid

Variety
September 25, 2016
FILE--This is the first "Peanuts" cartoon drawn by Charles M. Schulz on Oct. 2, 1950. Schulz will retire Jan. 4, 2000, after nearly 50 years of drawin

The Monday Briefing: Here come the ghosts

Variety
September 25, 2016

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Marcus, 16, makes friends and works hard

TV & Media
September 25, 2016

Pop culture Q&A: Skip Bayless skips to Fox

Celebrities
September 25, 2016
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spent Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006 cruising on a motorbike while touring Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Prior to arr

Sheriff confirms Pitt plane was at Minn. airport but doesn't address 'out-of-control' incident

The plane's landing at the international airport in International Falls was confirmed by the Koochiching County Sheriff's Office.
Stage & Arts
September 25, 2016
Photo by Tim Rummelhoff. Dancer Alanna Morris-Van Tassel.

'Solo' dances impressive, but don't always connect with audience

Some pieces were better than others at connecting with the audience.
Variety
September 25, 2016
Trianna and Morgan Downing.

Rosenblum: For twins, picking a college can be doubly complex

Tight-knit siblings face big decision: Stay together, or go to separate schools?
Variety
September 24, 2016

Indoors & Out: Earth-friendly dwellings, Home & Design Show and more

Variety
September 24, 2016
Minnetonka
Built in 1994, this five-bedroom, four-bath has 3,703 finished square feet and features three bedrooms on one level, three fireplaces, form

Home listings: What $575,000 buys in the Twin Cities

Variety
September 24, 2016
A bench with a chainsaw-carved troll invites visitors to rest at Hostfest.

Fueling Scandinavian spirit at Norsk Hostfest in Minot, N.D.

Norsk Hostfest offers Viking re-enactments, lefse, lutefisk and huge (though polite) crowds.
TV & Media
September 24, 2016
Yara Shahidi, starring in ABC’s “Black-ish,” is just one of our most recent exports to Hollywood.

'They're still kids': Child actors, Minnesota roots and Hollywood pitfalls

Showbiz is more glamorous – and treacherous – than a typical Minnesota childhood.

Variety

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