TV & Media
March 11, 2019
This image released by Disney-Marvel Studios shows Brie Larson in a scene from "Captain Marvel." (Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)

3 worst moments in Captain Marvel's storied comic book past

Here are three not-so-great things in the history of Carol Danvers you won't see in the new "Captain Marvel" movie.
Celebrities
March 11, 2019

C.J.: Paralympic swimming gold medalist dives into challenges

Music
March 11, 2019
Reba McEntire will entertain at Treasure Island Amphitheater on Aug. 17

Reba McEntire will entertain at Treasure Island Amphitheater on Aug. 17

The show will feature Home Free and Colbie Caillat's new country quartet. Tickets will go on sale Friday.
Stage & Arts
March 11, 2019
Sara Richardson, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Nora Montañez and Audrey Park from "She Persists: The Great Divide III" at Pillsbury House Theatre.
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Pillsbury House Theatre serves up five playlets on women's status in today's divided America

Minneapolis theater has commissioned five playwrights to ruminate on the status of women in "She Persists: The Great Divide III."
Celebrities
March 11, 2019
BRIAN PETERSON ¥ brianp@startribune.com MINNEAPOLIS, MN 8/5/2010 ] US District Judge James Rosenbaum is walking away from a lifetime appointment on t

C.J.: Former Judge Rosenbaum is still having 'lawyer fun' although he's no RBG in the gym

Variety
March 11, 2019
Does Blake Shelton really love Soul Asylum?

Does Blake Shelton really love Soul Asylum?

"The Voice" coach may have got caught in a lie about his love for a Minneapolis band.
TV & Media
March 11, 2019
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: L-R: Contestant Tal from Port Washington, NY, with host / judge Gordon Ramsay in the “Junior Edition: New Kids on the Block/

TV picks for March 12: 'MasterChef Junior,' Henry Louis Gates Jr., 'Videos After Dark'

TV & Media
March 11, 2019

TV talk-show highlights March 12

Stage & Arts
March 11, 2019
Sheletta Brundidge and five of her friends started a book club to read Michelle Obama's BECOMING. Now they all have tickets to the upcoming Michelle O

As Michelle Obama's rock-star-scale book tour hits St. Paul, fans are bedazzled

Six women formed a club to read one book: "Becoming." And when its author brings her arena show to town this week, they'll be there.
Variety
March 11, 2019
Lee Radzak climbed the spiral steps leading to the top of Split Rock Lighthouse near Two Harbors, Minn. After 36 years as the site's manager, he is se

The keeper of state's landmark lighthouse says goodbye

After nearly four decades of gale-force winds and prying eyes, Split Rock's Lee Radzak is leaving his iconic home after 36 years.
Books
March 11, 2019

Reviews: 'Tony's Wife,' by Adriana Trigiani, and 'Little Culinary Triumphs,' by Pascale Pujol

Home & Garden
March 11, 2019
A soaring wall of glass on one side of the house.

Ultra-modern $2.25M farmhouse in Wayzata comes with own vineyard

The dramatic yin-yang designed home sits on a 2-acre site just four blocks from Wayzata's upscale shopping district.
Stage & Arts
March 10, 2019
"Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical" at Old Log Theater.

Old Log Theatre channels Rosemary Clooney with nostalgic jukebox musical

Old Log Theatre channels a 20th-century legend with a clumsy but tuneful jukebox musical.
Variety
March 10, 2019

Ex-etiquette: Father needs real proof of neglect

TV & Media
March 10, 2019
Ricky Gervais in "After Life."

TV picks for Mach 11: 'After Life,' 'Punk,' John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Variety
March 10, 2019

Lileks: Untangling the bogus names of espresso pods

TV & Media
March 10, 2019
THE RESIDENT: Guest star Jenna Dewan in the "The Dance" fall finale episode of THE RESIDENT airing Monday, Nov. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©

Did Jenna Dewan's 'Resident' character die?

Music
March 10, 2019

The week's five best Twin Cities classical concerts

Stage & Arts
March 10, 2019
Tracy Maloney playing Norma McCorvey, aka Roe, acted alongside Jasmine Hughes playing Aileen Jenks as they rehearsed Tuesday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE &#x202

Mixed Blood Theatre's 'Roe' remembers abortion rights plaintiff 'exploited by both sides'

Opening Friday at Mixed Blood Theatre, "Roe" takes a closer look at the complicated woman behind the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade case.
Eat & Drink
March 10, 2019
Ruchika Singhal, center, and Kannan Kase enjoyed cocktails and salt-and-pepper fried tofu at Hai Hai's bar

Fish-fry season: Our critic reveals his favorite spot

Rick Nelson is here to answer any and all dining-related questions.

Variety

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