Vikings
Leslie Odom Jr. of 'Hamilton' fame to sing 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl
Leslie Odom Jr. is best known for his role in the Broadway hit "Hamilton."
Celebrities
Bill Murray returns to 'SNL' as Steve Bannon on 'Morning Joe' spoof
The "SNL" alumnus pulled off the Grim Reaper hood to play the former presidential adviser and Breitbart editor.
Stage & Arts
Two-character drama at Gremlin showcases fine actors
Gremlin Theatre's "A Steady Rain" boasts juicy roles for two actors, but the play is all talk.
Stage & Arts
Is art an answer to divided nation? Mpls. museum will test it
Minneapolis Institute of Art received $750,000 grant to study whether gazing at art can boost your empathy.
TV & Media
Minnesota victims aren't forgotten in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace'
The latest Ryan Murphy crime series focuses on a notorious killing spree that began in the Minneapolis Warehouse District more than 20 years ago.
Variety
For Minnesotans in Hawaii, confusion, fear, then relief after missile alert
"It was maybe one of the more surreal experiences I've ever had," said Norah Shapiro, a Twin Cities film director visiting along with her husband.
Vikings
Justin Timberlake to party at Prince's Paisley Park during Super Bowl week
Tickets are already listed as sold-out for an American Express party at Prince's place on Feb. 1.
Vikings
Vikings surprise 99-year-old with tickets to her first playoff game: 'I've been a fan forever'
Will one of the Vikings' oldest fans help them bring home the victory on Sunday?
Variety
We asked how Twin Cities can gussy up for Super Bowl: You didn't disappoint
Readers offer their practical and fanciful suggestions on how to gussy up the Twin Cities for the Super Bowl.
Music
Pick Six: Praise for Kendrick Lamar, Bad Plus, Bono, Rebirth Brass Band, Fury Things
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Movies
Variety
Cambodia's temples shrouded in nature and mystery
The country's ancient temples, rising from the jungle, remain an ethereal mystery.
TV & Media
January: MPR's Tom Weber reassigned because of romantic relationship with Rep. Peggy Flanagan
The state representative and candidate disclosed their involvement on her Facebook account.
Celebrities
C.J.: Attorney Clinton Collins' spirit is light as he awaits a double organ transplant
He talks about needing a new kidney and pancreas.
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Books
Marilyn Brooke Goffstein, children's book author and artist, dies at 77
The author of some 30 books kept writing and telling stories until she died on her 77th birthday.
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