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St. Paul native works his magic, makes 'America's Got Talent' finals
A longtime magician and comedian from the Twin Cities hopes to pull a victory out of his hat now that he's advanced to the finals of NBC's "America's Got Talent" competition.
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Sideman is now fronting: Eric Mayson steps out in full 'Detail'
The in-demand keyboardist couldn't say no to an offer to record his first solo album.
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Black Sabbath's final tour coming Jan. 25 to Target Center
Minneapolis has the third date on the farewell trek, which will feature three of the band's four original members.
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Akeelah and the Bee
Playwright Cheryl West's adaptation of the popular film about a precocious speller.
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MSP to have luxury lounge for those flying any airline
The lounge at MSP will offer food, beverages, Wi-Fi and other comforts, and have an area where kids "can cut loose" — all for a fee.
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5 of Stephen Colbert's best out of character moments before 'Late Show' switch
Stephen Colbert is known to the world almost exclusively as the faux-conservative character he played on "The Colbert Report." Before he takes over CBS' flagship late-night talk show Tuesday, here are five of his best moments as just himself.
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Minnesota vs. Iowa: Which State Fair has better food?
The Star Tribune traveled south recently to see whether Iowa could truly contend with its northern neighbor. We ate our way through both Get-Togethers, and the verdict may surprise you.
Music
Minneseries at the Nomad World Pub in September: Murder Shoes
Moody Minneapolis quintet heads to the Nomad fresh off its first tour.
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Through your eyes: Amazing reader photos from State Fair
We asked, you delivered — and then some. Check out the top reader photos from our Instagram meetup — the "Great Minnesota Gram Together" at the Minnesota State Fair.
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