TV & Media
February 4, 2016
Sia, "This is Acting"

Album review: Sia plays it safe on 'This Is Acting,' Ty Segall reaches new levels

Celebrities
February 4, 2016
Angela Davis Drew and Duchesne Drew reaffirming their vows (or something)

C.J.: Only tears of joy this time at WCCO-TV anchor Angela Davis' beachfront wedding ceremony

Variety
February 4, 2016

U.S. lawyers have 'very alarming' alcohol problem, study finds

The rate of problem drinking among lawyers is three times higher than for the adult population as a whole, the study of 15,000 lawyers found.
Books
February 3, 2016
Elisabeth Ansley, middle, calls on daughters Chaeli, 20, Niamh, 8, and Georgia, 17, to model for many of her pop-fiction paperback shots.

Plymouth photographer has it covered when it comes to hit paperbacks

Who knew you could make a career as a paperback photographer? Enterprising Elisabeth Ansley of Plymouth is doing just that, from Stephen King to Nora Roberts.
Eat & Drink
February 3, 2016
Perk up your next brunch party with a DIY bloody mary bar

Perk up your next brunch party with a DIY bloody mary bar

Whether you're preparing a do-it-yourself bloody mary bar for a brunch gathering or a Super Bowl party, the fun is in the extras.
February 3, 2016
Beth Camasar colors an adult coloring book in her New London, Conn. home Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Camasar lost feeling in her hands a year ago and is t

Rosenblum: How to stop multitasking and relax

We can bemoan our kids' insistence on doing homework while wearing earbuds, and watching television, and Snapchatting. But we're worse.
Variety
February 3, 2016

Ask a fashion stylist: How to wear long cardigans with a winter coat

How do you wear a long sweater with a short jacket? Plus: guidelines for donating old clothes.
Variety
February 3, 2016
stethoscope

Why are death rates rising for middle-age white Americans?

The mortality rate for middle-age white Americans is going up — contrary to what's happening with everyone else in the world — and a provocative new report explores why.
Taste
February 3, 2016

Tidbits: A look at Valentine candy (or is it?)

Variety
February 3, 2016
Chef Thomas Boemer at Corner Table in Minneapolis June 7, 2013. (Courtney Perry/Special to the Star Tribune)

What's Cooking: Kostroski's Taste of the NFL, a fixture of Super Bowl weekend, celebrates 25 years

Variety
February 3, 2016

Style Star: Meron Gebrehiwot in a moto jacket and fedora

TV & Media
February 3, 2016
"The Meemaw Materialization" -- Sheldon\'s (Jim Parsons, center) thrilled when his Meemaw (June Squibb, right) comes to visit, but his excitement quic

Neal Justin's TV picks for Feb. 4: 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'The 85 Bears,' 'Regarding Henry'

TV & Media
February 3, 2016
Jack Black, Odeya Rush and Dylan Minnette in "Goosebumps." (Hopper Stone/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1174913

Nielsen ratings for Jan. 25-31: Big week for 'NCIS' franchise; 'Goosebumps' top movie rental

TV & Media
February 3, 2016
Nathan Ziegler throws boiling water in the cold air as part of his Minnesota Cold YouTube series.

Mpls. principal embraces winter and becomes a YouTube star

A Minneapolis principal is a YouTube star, thanks to his pancake art and offbeat experiments.
Movies
February 2, 2016
Movie rights sold for story of Zach Sobiech, the dying teen who wrote 'Clouds'

Movie rights sold for story of Zach Sobiech, the dying teen who wrote 'Clouds'

His mother's book, "Fly a Little Higher," will be the basis for Hollywood's movie version of the life and death of Zach Sobiech, whose singing performance has been watched millions of times online.
Local
February 2, 2016
Dr. Ed Ehlinger, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, announced the selection of LeafLine Labs and Minnesota Medical Solutions to becom

Syphilis cases jump 63 percent among Minnesota women

The increase prompts state health officials to issue a health alert.
Variety
February 2, 2016
Screengrab from eaglecam

Eagles now sitting on eggs on webcam

The bald eagle pair featured on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' webcam have two eggs in their massive nest.
Variety
February 2, 2016
"Sister Act" is canceled for Tuesday night

"Sister Act" is canceled for Tuesday night

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre show falls victim to snow.
Variety
February 2, 2016
Who needs a groundhog to predict our weather?

Who needs a groundhog to predict our weather?

Well, Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, so spring is on its way. Or is it?
Variety
February 2, 2016

Word of the week: Afterclap

Variety

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