East Metro
June 21, 2017
Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo's office alleges that two caregivers verbally and physically abused a 70-year-old resident of an assisted-living fa

Two caregivers at Lino Lakes senior home charged with abusing 70-year-old resident

Another worker, who is not identified, recorded portions of the abuse and shared the recordings with Lino Lakes police.
Celebrities
June 21, 2017

C.J.: 'The Q,' a humble talk show host who wants to earn an appearance on "Wendy"

Variety
June 21, 2017

Bethlehem Lutheran Pastor Chris Nelson dies at 64

Nelson died June 18 at home in Eden Prairie with family and friends after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in November.
Music
June 21, 2017
Anat Cohen, clarinetist, will be appearing at the Twin Cities jazz fest

Meet the Israeli clarinetist playing Brazilian 'choro' at Twin Cities Jazz Fest

Israeli clarinetist Anat Cohen brings her new "choro" quartet to the Twin Cities Jazz Fest.
Eat & Drink
June 21, 2017
Pajarito co-owners and co-chefs Tyge Nelson, left, and Stephan Hesse.

With St. Paul's restaurant boom, there's no way you will go hungry

With an unprecedented number of dining venues openings over the past six months, here are 13 to try.
TV & Media
June 21, 2017
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Frances Conroy in Spike TV's "The Mist."

TV picks for June 22: 'Boy Band,' 'The Mist,' 'The Gong Show'

Eat & Drink
June 21, 2017
Rachel's, 222 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612 379 3345. Owner, John Rimarcik and the exterior and interior of the restaurant. [ TOM WALLACE � twallace@s

Former Rachel's on E. Hennepin to open as Bardo this summer

Chef Remy Pettus, formerly of Eastside, is opening a restaurant in a space that housed Rachel's for 10 years.
Eat & Drink
June 21, 2017
Colleagues from Worrell made a toast on the patio at the Red Rabbit in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, June 16, 2017. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER •

Dine outside! 11 new Twin Cities patios to enjoy a summertime meal

From rooftops to decks, there are plenty of new outdoor spaces to grab a bite to eat in the Twin Cities restaurant scene.
Variety
June 21, 2017
Tonight's 'Fargo' finale caps great year for one of the best Minnesota-set series ever

Tonight's 'Fargo' finale caps great year for one of the best Minnesota-set series ever

The FX series continues to show why its creator is one of the most original voices on TV.
Variety
June 21, 2017

Gail Rosenblum: Leading the effort to end sexual violence

TV & Media
June 21, 2017
This image released by Lionsgate shows Keanu Reeves in a scene from, "John Wick: Chapter 2." (Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate via AP)

Nielsen ratings for June 12-18

Variety
June 21, 2017
Treasure Island trying to curb traffic jams for tonight's Adam Sandler gig

Treasure Island trying to curb traffic jams for tonight's Adam Sandler gig

Casino officials will try to improve traffic flow and upgrade the number of portable toilets and big video screens.
Celebrities
June 21, 2017
Trevor Noah addressed the verdict in the killing of Philando Castile.

NRA is silent about cop's acquittal because Castile was black, 'Daily Show' host says

"The Daily Show" host accuses gun-rights group of a double standard.
Home & Garden
June 21, 2017

Book review: 'The Genius of Birds'

Variety
June 20, 2017
Allegiant flies out of the St. Cloud airport.

No-frills airline Allegiant to fly between St. Cloud and Fort Myers, Fla.

Flights will start in November and run until at least Easter, an Allegiant spokeswoman said.
Music
June 20, 2017

The week's best Twin Cities jazz: 'Orange Is the New Black' star Lea Delaria at the Dakota

TV & Media
June 20, 2017
Female great white shark at Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Credit: Courtesy of Andy Brandy Casagrande/NHNZ

TV picks for June 21: 'Fargo,' 'Harold and Maude,' 'Big Pacific'

Stage & Arts
June 20, 2017
Comedian Fortune Feimster will be in the Twin Cities for Pride 2017.

Fortune Feimster gets ready to help kick off Pride Weekend in Minneapolis

"Chelsea Lately" comedian Fortune Feimster will help open Pride Weekend.
Eat & Drink
June 20, 2017
Sonoran Sausage One Bad Dog

Minnesota State Fair reveals 31 new foods including pizza burritos, cookie dough

Deep-fried avocados and sweet corn-blueberry eclairs also are among the many new delights that will make their debut when the Great Minnesota Get-Together opens Aug. 24.
Stage & Arts
June 20, 2017
Wild Bill Irwin of the Long Riders tag team body-slammed Baron Von Raschke.

The Mini-Apple grapple: A look at Twin Cities rasslin' during the 1980s

A photo exhibit provides a ringside view of Baron Von Raschke, Sgt. Slaughter and more.

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