Music
Public tours of Paisley Park to begin in October
It may not be like Elvis Presley's Graceland, but Prince's Paisley Park could open as a museum on Oct. 6.
Music
Lizzo to co-host VMAs pre-show Sunday ahead of her new MTV series
The Twin Cities hip-hop star landed the red-carpet gig as part of the roll-out for the new music series "Wonderland."
Eat & Drink
A mouthful: Rick Nelson tries all the new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson put in a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2016. Let out your belt and follow along.
Eat & Drink
Open wide: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is done after a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair of sampling every new food. Need ideas?
Eat & Drink
A day full of eating: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is in for a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2017. Let out your belt and follow along.
Variety
Pen pals celebrate 70 years of writing to each other
Lois Csontos-Nielsen and Freda Jones have been friends for 70 years. But they have been in each other's presence only four times.
Celebrities
Leslie Jones' website hacked; nude photos, personal info exposed
Leslie Jones is the latest celebrity to be the victim of a hacker, with her personal website being vandalized on Wednesday morning.
Variety
Minn. State Fair keeps getting bigger and better, even as other states struggle
Minnesota's Great Get-Together keeps it mass appeal by mixing tradition and surprise
TV & Media
As 'Pokémon Go' invades the State Fair, will you be elated or annoyed?
The Minnesota State Fair begins in less than 24 hours and "Pokémon Go" players are rejoicing.
Variety
Shopping at the fair? Where to find deals on Minnesota-made goods
Believe it or not, the Minnesota State Fair is a fine place to score discounts from Faribault Woolen Mill and other home-state manufacturers.
Rosenblum: Family ties are the key to long life
Turns out the people most likely to keep us alive well into our 80s and beyond are our complicated, annoying and ultimately endearing families.
Variety
Social media stars feel pinch of regulatory agency
Federal agency takes aim at YouTube stars' paid endorsements.
Variety
Tips for couples becoming empty nesters
Couples experience mixed emotions after their children move on.
Music
Best concerts of the week: Har Mar Superstar takes the zoo, rare solo show featuring Bad Plus pianist
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
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