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'Ghostbusters' actor Ernie Hudson records messages of hope from Minnesota
The Hollywood actor is riding out the pandemic at his house in the Twin Cities, where he sometimes dons his old "Ghostbusters" jumpsuit and records messages to cheer up fans.
Celebrities
Joe Exotic, the 'Tiger King,' once bought wolf-dog hybrids from Lakeville area
The Tiger King learned that wolves are different from big cats, according to an animal rights attorney.
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Lizzo is 100% that benefactor for some U.S. health care workers
The "Truth Hurts" singer sent meals to emergency department workers, including some in Minnesota, and tweeted videos expressing her gratitude toward those in the thick of caring for COVID-19 patients.
Inspired
Musical Mayo Clinic doctors steal the show from Mariah, Elton and Lizzo
The two orthopedic surgeon's Instagram version of "Imagine" was seen in prime time on "iHeart Living Room Concert for America."
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Twin Cities pianist Nachito Herrera is hospitalized with coronavirus
The great Cuban-American musician, who lives in White Bear Lake, was hospitalized on Saturday morning.
Celebrities
Winona Ryder opens up on her secret life in Minnesota
At the height of her career, the actress moved to the Twin Cities to find solace. Then reality bit.
Celebrities
Winona's Super Bowl ad felt more like 'Fargo,' residents say
City has launched marketing campaign to counter Super Bowl spot.
Movies
South Korea's 'Parasite' becomes Oscar's first foreign-language best picture
Bong Joon-ho's film won four awards on a night with few other surprises.
Celebrities
This adventurous Minnesota duck is now a viral internet sensation
A fluffy white bird from St. Paul is currently the most famous duck in Minnesota, thanks to some fast feet, fowl puns and a viral video.
Celebrities
Watch Winona Ryder's Super Bowl commercial, a love note to Winona, Minn.
On a quest to find herself, Winona Ryder takes a trip to her birthplace, Winona, Minn., in a new Super Bowl ad for Squarespace.
Music
Billie Eilish sweeps Lizzo in a historic Grammy battle of the newcomers
Lizzo seized her Grammy moment, but 18-year-old Billie Eilish pulled off a historic sweep of the top prizes.
Music
Two wrongful-death claims quietly dismissed by Prince's estate
Legal settlements likely in wrongful-death suits.
Celebrities
Winona Ryder opens up about shooting not-so-secret commercial in Minnesota
The Oscar nominee, who was born in Winona, Minn., stars in a new HBO miniseries, 'The Plot Against America.'
Celebrities
Oprah preps for St. Paul event Saturday with quality time in Minneapolis
Winfrey and Tina Fey engaged in some hat tossing at the Mary Tyler Moore statue downtown.
Movies
Winona Ryder filming a Super Bowl commercial in Winona, Minn.?
The actress — known for her roles in "Heathers," "Reality Bites," and "Stranger Things" — was seen being filmed in downtown Winona this week.
Movies
International stars shine in Golden Globes; '1917' wins best picture
The night saw some ground-breaking moments, including Awkwafina's first ever Golden Globe for an Asian-American woman.
Celebrities
Mark Ruffalo joins campaign raising concerns about chemicals made by 3M
The upcoming movie "Dark Waters," starring Mark Ruffalo, is expected to draw more attention to the dangers of a group of chemicals that firms like 3M Co. have struggled to contain and remediate.
Celebrities
Oprah Winfrey will bring Tina Fey with her to St. Paul in 2020
Winfrey will be interviewing the 'Saturday Night Live' veteran on stage at the Xcel Center.
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