Celebrities
'Walking Dead' shocks fans with two devastating deaths in season 7 premiere
The hit show's fans were saddened by the killings of two major characters.
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Paisley Park museum finally gets go-ahead from Chanhassen
After weeks of hesitation, city of Chanhassen signs off on zoning permits.
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Definition of 'healthy' food gets a makeover
It's no shock that some of these foods are considered healthful and others are not. Can you figure out which are which? Be ready to be surprised.
Stage & Arts
Walker Art Center to unveil new entrance, hours
A new main entrance and lobby. An outdoor plaza. Tweaked hours. The Walker Art Center announced Tuesday the unveiling of the first phase of its campus renovation.
Celebrities
Obama responds to Trump in presidential 'Mean Tweets' with Jimmy Kimmel
President Obama is used to being insulted, so he's learned to take jabs in his stride. No where is that more apparent than while reading out "Mean Tweets" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
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Tally of the bog
An annual BioBlitz turns up an astounding number of species in Minnesota's Sax-Zim Bog.
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Eat & Drink
La Belle Vie space gets new tenant — chef of nearby Kenwood
Chef Don Saunders says his new 510 Lounge will focus on dinner and private events.
Stage & Arts
Rosy Simas delivers an intense and ritualistic 'Skin(s)' at Intermedia Arts
REVIEW: Choreographer and artist Rosy Simas delivered an intense journey with "Skin(s)."
Taylor Swift describes 'feeling violated' and 'stunned' after being groped
Taylor Swift has had a drawn-out legal battle with Denver country radio DJ David Mueller.
Music
Sheila E salutes Prince with purpose, dignity and spirit at Orchestra Hall
Review: Her tribute Sunday at Orchestra Hall celebrated his commitment to causes.
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Bill Murray 'dazed' by comedy prize
At the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington D.C., Bill Murray discusses winning the award and reveals his favorite Bill Murray movies, while Jimmy Kimmel and Sigourney Weaver pay tribute.
Stage & Arts
Rarely staged musical 'The Baker's Wife' is a bit overbaked at Bloomington Center for the Arts
REVIEW: Told with fine music, "Baker's Wife" is a yeasty take on a small tale.
Music
So much to hate in Vanilla Ice-led I Love the '90s Tour
Review: Salt-N-Pepa and Rob Base were the bright spots in the well-attended retro-rap concert.
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