Books
July 19, 2016
Salman Rushdie, 2012 file photo.

Writer Salman Rushdie to speak at Macalester College

Celebrities
July 19, 2016
In this March 13, 2007 file photo, Steven Avery listens to testimony in the courtroom at the Calumet County Courthouse in Chilton, Wis.

'Making a Murderer' returning to Netflix with new episodes

"The viewers' interest and attention has ensured that the story is not over," the directors say about their tale of convicted murderer Steven Avery and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey.
Variety
July 19, 2016
'The Bachelorette' fails to tackle Aaron Rodgers

'The Bachelorette' fails to tackle Aaron Rodgers

We're throwing a flag on the hit ABC show for not living up to expectations of exposing the rift between the pro quarterback and his lovesick brother.
Home & Garden
July 19, 2016
catbird bathing Jim Williams, special to the Star Tribune

How birds beat the heat

Heat and drought take a toll on birds, but there are ways you can help.
Books
July 19, 2016

New York Times bestsellers

TV & Media
July 19, 2016

Talk show highlights for Wed., July20

TV & Media
July 19, 2016
credit: photo: Janet Van Ham Real Time With Bill Maher HBO

Top TV picks for July 20: 'Watch What Happens: Live,' 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru,' Bill Maher

Variety
July 19, 2016

The word of the week: grocerying

Celebrities
July 19, 2016
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OG Grip’s new video recalls “Them Days.”

C.J.: New Vikings stadium worth rapping about for one Grip

Variety
July 18, 2016
Dunkin' Donuts, with more than 11,400 restaurants in 39 countries, has been steadily expanding its sandwich and wrap offerings in an effort to counter

2 suburbs in race to have 1st Dunkin' Donuts in Twin Cities in many years

Roseville joins New Hope as sites for the national chain's first metro franchises in years.
Variety
July 18, 2016
Alison Rempel Brown, the new president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota.

New Science Museum of Minnesota CEO says science is your BFF

The Science Museum's new boss wants to make science less scary, more friendly. A T. rex might help.
Variety
July 18, 2016

Minneapolis native pens satirical handbook 'Trump's America'

Onion co-founder and Minneapolis native Scott Dikkers taps into reality for his new book.
Books
July 18, 2016

Review: 'The Enigma of Iris Murphy,' by Maureen Millea Smith

FICTION: Graceful short stories by Minnesota Book Award winner Maureen Millea Smith reveal a dying public defender.
Variety
July 18, 2016

Celebrating 50 years of 'Star Trek' comics

TV & Media
July 18, 2016
A researcher explores below Rome's streets in "Rome's Buried Secrets." Photo provided by the Science Channel

Top TV picks for July 19: 'Shooter,' 'Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street,' 'Brazil of Michael Palin'

Variety
July 18, 2016
Can nail-biting and thumb-sucking be a healthy habit?

Can nail-biting and thumb-sucking be a healthy habit?

Variety
July 18, 2016

Style Calendar: July 21, 2016

Music
July 18, 2016
Carl Tanner will sing the title role in "Otello."

Is 'Otello' the best of Verdi? Hear it with the Minnesota Orchestra

Variety
July 18, 2016
Architect Sarah Susanka designed this Mendota Heights contemporary Craftsman, which was featured in her groundbreaking "Not So Big House" book.

Explore a one-of-a-kind Craftsman with 'Zen-like' spirit

The contemporary Craftsman-style home in Mendota Heights was designed by "Not So Big House" author Sarah Susanka.
Celebrities
July 18, 2016
Actress and Starkey Hearing Foundation honoree Jennifer Garner spoke after receiving her award at the River Centre in St. Paul, MN, on Sunday evening.

Starkey gala attracts dozens of stars to focus on the good

Starkey Hearing Foundation's event in St. Paul attracted plenty of big names Sunday.

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