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KARE's Boyd Huppert earns three more national awards
The Twin Cities TV reporter now has 19 national Murrow awards.
Duluth
Long-awaited Bob Dylan musical finally has a Broadway date
"Girl From the North Country," which uses Bob Dylan songs to tell a story set in Duluth in the 1930s, has announced a 2020 Broadway opening.
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Stars come out as Minneapolis folk legend Spider John Koerner celebrates his '1,000th moon'
The 80-year-old musician came out of retirement to sing and tell jokes alongside a host of Twin Cities performers.
Home & Garden
Nest-building orioles go into stealth mode
Birds try to avoid prying eyes as they tie strands together to make their distinctive nests.
Home & Garden
Amateur beekeeper stages a honey of a rescue in downtown Mpls.
It's swarm season in Minnesota, when honeybees fan out in search of new homes. Sometimes, they pick the wrong neighborhood.
Minnesota State Fair reveals 31 new foods, 7 new vendors for 2019
Get ready for Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites, Mini Donut Lattes and Peaches n' Cream Nachos. The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new foods for the 2019 fair, and the list includes the usual attention-seekers and potential gut bombs.
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Celebrate the 'summer of the spritz' at these 3 Twin Cities restaurants
Bartenders are putting their own spin on the popular Aperol Spritz.
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This Minnesota wildlife vet can fix turtle shells, opossum toothaches and more
Dr. Leslie Reed has created a dentistry practice, cultivated a specialty in turtle shell repair and built a training program at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.
Books
Review: 'The Confessions of Frannie Langton,' by Sara Collins
FICTION: An enslaved woman is accused of killing her employers in 1800s London.
Home & Garden
Are Twin Cities bungalow homes an endangered species?
A beloved American house style faces new challenges — urban development and a generation of buyers with an HGTV-honed aesthetic.
Inspired
On world's largest private hospital ship, a Minn. filmmaker finds his calling — and future spouse
For 40 years, faith-based Mercy Ships has provided safe, free surgical care in West and Central Africa.
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End of school year can be start of 'summertime anxiety' for some kids
To adults, the summer break seems ideal, but it can be unsettling for kids. Here's how to identify and deal with summer anxiety.
TV & Media
Music
Heart and Joan Jett to rock Xcel Center together Oct. 13
The two tour follows Ann and Nancy Wilson's return from a three-year split.
Home & Garden
$1.59M island home is a 'hidden treasure' south of St. Paul on Mississippi River
Grey Cloud Island property boasts five bedrooms, swimming pool and serene setting only 13 miles from St. Paul.
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Social media making you anxious? Here's how to de-stress over e-stress
Tips on reaping the benefits of social media without letting it harm your mental health.
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