Music
September 18, 2018
Prince fans go crazy over Capital One commercial during Emmys

Prince fans go crazy over Capital One commercial during Emmys

Twitter lit up right away with fans reacting to the use of one of his best-known songs in ads that repeatedly aired during the telecast.
Photography
September 17, 2018

The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards Show

Highlights from the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
Home & Garden
September 17, 2018

Minneapolis activist, educator and designer Rosa Bogar dies at 77

Photography
September 17, 2018

The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals.

The television industry gathered to celebrate the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Books
September 17, 2018
FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 20, 1977 file photo, President Jimmy Carter waves to the crowd while walking with his wife, Rosalynn, and their daughter

Former adviser takes a fresh look at Jimmy Carter in new biography

NONFICTION: A tough-minded and clear biography concentrates on ex-president's stumbles as well as successes.
Variety
September 17, 2018
Paisley Park to re-open 'After Dark' to celebrate new Prince album Friday

Paisley Park to re-open 'After Dark' to celebrate new Prince album Friday

The $60 party will include a dance party and a listening session for the vault recording, 'Piano & a Microphone 1983.'
Home & Garden
September 17, 2018
Janne Flisrand has owned and lived in her four-unit building in Uptown for 22 years. She recently relandscaped her backyard to create a community gard

Fourplexes are a debated housing model, but these Minneapolis residents love them

People who live in fourplexes — an old, heavily restricted and now debated housing model — say they offer community and affordability.
Stage & Arts
September 17, 2018
Isabella Star LaBlanc as Beth, Christina Baldwin as Marmee, Christine Weber as Meg, Megan Burns as Amy and C. Michael Menge as Jo in "Little Women" at

Past and present come together in Jungle's bold new 'Little Women'

Jungle's take on the Louisa May Alcott classic puts a distinctly modern spin on it.
TV & Media
September 17, 2018
Seann William Scott in Season 3 of "Lethal Weapon" premieres Tuesday, Sept. 25.

This Minnesotan will forever be Stifler, but now he's a 'Lethal Weapon'

When it comes to redefining his career, Minnesota's Seann William Scott is no dummy.
TV & Media
September 17, 2018
Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke on the season finale of "Game of Thrones."

Who will win? A TV critic's cheat sheet for the Emmys

Pay special attention to these categories during Monday's ceremonies.
TV & Media
September 17, 2018
THIS IS US -- Pictured: "This Is Us" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBC)

TV picks for Sept. 18: 'Sorry for Your Loss,' 'This Is Us,' 'The Trump Tapes'

TV & Media
September 17, 2018

TV talk-show highlights Sept. 18

Variety
September 17, 2018
Minneapolis 'Hamilton' cast reports flubs via popular #burrscorner hashtag

Minneapolis 'Hamilton' cast reports flubs via popular #burrscorner hashtag

"Hamilton" actors use the hashtag to report onstage mishaps.
Inspired
September 17, 2018
Erin Walloch outside her office at DARTS in West St. Paul.

Problem Solvers: Learning Buddies give kids a boost in school

Program manager Erin Walloch, a former teacher with a master's degree in multicultural education, schools us in the program, which matches seniors with struggling students.
Stage & Arts
September 17, 2018
Vie Boheme (aka Kendra Dennard) rehearsed at a Guthrie Theater studio.

Kendra 'Vie Boheme' Dennard combines moves, grooves for Southern Theater premiere

A dance artist with strong vocal chops, Kendra "Vie Boheme" Dennard channels her diverse talents for a new show at the Southern Theater.
Music
September 17, 2018
Drake's Xcel Center concert is finally back on again for Nov. 11

Drake's Xcel Center concert is finally back on again for Nov. 11

The show was postponed twice in August due to production delays.
Music
September 17, 2018
Uff-da! Liz Phair embraces Midwestern roots in sold-out First Ave set

Uff-da! Liz Phair embraces Midwestern roots in sold-out First Ave set

The Chicago-reared indie-rock hero returned with a full band and picked heavily from her '90s albums.
Books
September 16, 2018

Reviews: 'Don't Quit Your Day Job,' by Michael Fedo, and 'Across the Great Lake,' by Lee Zacharias

Variety
September 16, 2018
Jan. 17, 2016, file photo of Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer deals with bugs, marriage and sex at Treasure Island Casino gig

At Treasure Island Casino, the popular comic also talked a lot about sex, of course.
Variety
September 16, 2018
Obediah O'Connor, Melinda Dorn and Drea Devora are working to help folks in the service industry with sobriety.

Minnesota restaurant workers use social media to fight addiction

Minnesota restaurant workers use social media for support in sobriety.

Variety

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