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Eat & Drink
August 18, 2018
Mmm, cheese curds.

8 Twin Cities chefs reveal their Minnesota State Fair food favorites

What do Minnesota food professionals like to eat at the fair? Their answers may surprise you.
Music
August 18, 2018
February 13, 1994 Terry Lewis, left, and Jimmy are accustomed to juggling all sorts of things at their Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina. That's rug reprodu

It's the end time for Flyte Tyme, Edina studio that was home to Minneapolis Sound

Flyte Tyme Studios — the hit factory of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis — will be razed for a housing complex.
Variety
August 18, 2018
Tom Palm also known as the Tonka Paparazza spends hours on Lake Minnetonka photographing folks on their pontoons, speedboats and Jetskis, then posting

Lake Minnetonka's hometown paparazzi snaps boaters at play

Minnetonka goes Hollywood as boaters smile for the Tonka Paparazzi's camera.
Variety
August 18, 2018
Kayakers paddle along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, along the south shore of Lake Superior -- one of the highlights along the 1,300-m

Think you know Lake Superior? A 1,300-mile route gives new perspective

The epic journey around Lake Superior uncovered surprising landscapes and sleepy towns.
Home & Garden
August 18, 2018
Lilu Interiors infused a modern vibe to the spaces with new Arteriors light fixtures, taupe toned walls, area rugs and furnishings, and created a bett

A downtown Minneapolis condo gets a design refresh

After downsizing and moving downtown, a couple put their design stamp on a "basic-builder" condo.
Variety
August 18, 2018
Photo by Doug Iverson, Star Tribune With a gate left open, Angus sprints for freedom.

The Puppy Chronicles: Angus gets a chance at freedom

Someone opened our side gate while we were at work, and the dogs took off at a dead run.
Music
August 17, 2018
Performing at the Minnesota State Fair in 2014, Aretha Franklin appeared in a sparkly white gown, and in spectacular vocal form.

Aretha Franklin commanded respect, even in a sweaty cubbyhole at the Metrodome

Our music critic recalls a brief but memorable interview with the Queen of Soul in 1996.
Variety
August 17, 2018

Wine of the Week: Domaine de Pouy Côtes de Gascogne 2017

Movies
August 17, 2018
Ryan Reynolds stars as Deadpool in "Deadpool 2." (Twentieth Century Fox) ORG XMIT: 1231114

Video review: 'Deadpool 2' turns it up to 11

TV & Media
August 17, 2018
Nat Faxon (Elfo), Abbi Jacobson (Bean) and Eric Andre (Luci) in "Disenchantment." credit: Netflix

TV picks for Aug. 19-23: Paul McCartney, 'The Last Sharknado,' 'Disenchantment'

Stage & Arts
August 17, 2018
The Tenderloins comedy troupe prank the State Fair on Aug. 30

The Tenderloins comedy troupe prank the State Fair on Aug. 30

Music
August 17, 2018
Trampled by Turtles headline 89.3 the Current's Aug. 25 Music on-a-Stick concert at the State Fair

Trampled by Turtles headline 89.3 the Current's Aug. 25 Music on-a-Stick concert at the State Fair

Variety
August 17, 2018
Riverside Park, opened in downtown La Crosse, Wis., in 1911 as Levee Park, is the site of weddings, festivals and events.

Quick Trips: Pine River, Austin, Minn.; La Crosse, Prairie du Sac, Wis.

Music
August 17, 2018

Pick Six: Praise for Boz Scaggs, Grateful Dead, Academy of Prince, more

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Variety
August 17, 2018
Jonathan Harmer, Hopkins: This picture of Holly was taken last year. Holly (her corgi race name is Tone Loaf, the Funky Corgi Diva) is 12. The two-tim

Photos: These Minnesota pooches love the dog days of summer

It's the most wonderful time of the year — our annual dog days of summer reader photo package.
Music
August 17, 2018
From the left; Old Dominion band members Brad Tursi, guitar, and Matthew Ramsey, guitar and vocals performed with the band at the Xcel Energy Center o

Old Dominion headlines country lineup at the State Fair grandstand Aug. 29

Music
August 17, 2018
Ralph Johnson, from left, David Whitford and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the Bottle Rock Napa Valley Music Festival at Napa Valley

Not quite 'September' – Earth, Wind & Fire play the State Fair on Aug. 26

Movies
August 17, 2018

Movies opening in the Twin Cities Aug. 24

Music
August 17, 2018
Metal tribute act Hairball to play State Fair grandstand on Sept. 1

Metal tribute act Hairball to play State Fair grandstand on Sept. 1

Music
August 17, 2018
Sean Tillmann, aka Har Mar Superstar, moved a few blocks from the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com

Har Mar Superstar plays two shows at the State Fair's Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Sept. 2-3

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