Books
Review: 'Woolly: The True Story of the Quest to Revive One of History's Most Iconic Extinct Creatures,' by Ben Mezrich
NONFICTION: Author Ben Mezrich recounts the thrilling quest to bring the woolly mammoth back to life.
Music
Jayhawks co-founder Caleb Palmiter dies at 53
For many, he was one of the Twin Cities music scene's great unsung forces.
Travel
Banff is beautiful, but Jasper is bigger – and better
Once they get past the crowds at Banff, everybody seems to love Jasper National Park in Alberta.
Travel
Variety
How to make cabin guests lend a helping hand
After cooking, cleaning and entertaining visitors, this host was left exhausted and wondering how to get some help around the cabin.
Music
Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington kills himself at 41
Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, was found dead in his home Thursday morning, TMZ reports.
Variety
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
Music
Cantus delivers 'totally successful' chamber concert with music inspired by travel
REVIEW: An experimental format pays off for Cantus vocal ensemble.
Movies
Director Christopher Nolan turns defeat at 'Dunkirk' into a cinematic triumph
REVIEW: This ferocious depiction of the World War II beachfront battle will awe some viewers and alienate others — for the same basic reasons.
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Hockey, Paula Deen and yet more food among new State Fair attractions
Along with the previously announced tallest traveling Ferris wheel in North America, several other new Minnesota State Fair attractions were revealed this morning ranging from a celebration of the NHL's centennial to yarn-inspired street art to an appearance by celebrity chef Paula Deen.
Music
Rock the Garden star Benjamin Booker talks racism, gun violence and Bon Iver
How gun violence, Mexico City and Mavis Staples shaped the Southern rocker's new album.
Movies
'Girls Trip' knows the route to rowdy fun
REVIEW: Comedy meshes potty humor and heartfelt female empowerment.
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