TV & Media
July 9, 2019
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TV picks for July 10: 'ESPY Awards,' 'Battle of the '80s Supercars,' 'Florida Girls'

Stage & Arts
July 9, 2019
Molly Diers raised concerns about inappropriate jokes and behavior in the Guthrie's scene shop.

Board finds Guthrie Theater engaged in 'unfair labor practices' against former employee

Ex-employee said her evaluations were downgraded after she complained about work conditions.
Variety
July 9, 2019
No end in sight for smash 'Mamma Mia' at Chanhassen

No end in sight for smash 'Mamma Mia' at Chanhassen

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has extended the Abba musical until February 2020.
Music
July 9, 2019
Ariana Grande

A Thank-U note after Ariana Grande's St. Paul concert

After a high-concept, often splendiferous concert Monday night at Xcel Energy Center, reviewer Jon Bream offers this note of gratitude.
Home & Garden
July 9, 2019
Birders on tundra along the Ninglikfak river in Alaska, a short flight out of Bethel. Our camp is in the background.
photo by Jim Williams

Surviving to tell the tale is biggest trick of Alaska trip

Alaska offers challenges as well as squadrons of birds.
Home & Garden
July 9, 2019
This tinted photograph by the Chicago Portrait Company did not require a trip to Chicago to make it. (Handout/TNS)

Portrait was part of scheme to sell pricey frames

Music
July 9, 2019
Willie Nelson is bringing Farm Aid to Wisconsin's Alpine Valley on Sept. 21

Willie Nelson is bringing Farm Aid to Wisconsin's Alpine Valley on Sept. 21

The 34th annual installment of the annual fundraiser concert is intended to highlight rising struggles of Wisconsin dairy farmers.
Celebrities
July 8, 2019
Mohamad Ndiaye and Katie Knitt cheered as time ran out in the championship game and the USA clinched the World Cup title. The USA women's soccer team

Women's World Cup final tops men's 2018 championship game by 20% in early ratings

Eat & Drink
July 8, 2019
Andrew Zimmern's Lucky Cricket restaurant closes for remodeling

Andrew Zimmern's Lucky Cricket restaurant closes for remodeling

The eight-month old restaurant and tiki bar is scheduled to return in two weeks.
Music
July 8, 2019
May 15, 1970 John Sebastian Joins half a million young people in ÒWoodstock.Ó the Michael Wadleigh Film for Warner Bros. that captures the r

50 years later, tie-dyed Woodstock star John Sebastian still believes in magic

John Sebastian talks about Woodstock, Dylan and "Welcome Back."
Variety
July 8, 2019
On July 1, 1994, Joan Monson of Golden Valley started a fitness program that involved walking 3 miles a day. She's still at it.

For the past 25 years, this Minnesotan has walked 3 miles every single day

Golden Valley woman has notched 25 years of daily walks without missing a single one.
Music
July 8, 2019
Ben Kyle of Romantica, right, with Sara Watkins and the Beatles' second drummer.

See Minneapolis musician Ben Kyle of Romantica serenade Ringo Starr at his 79th birthday party

Kyle sang "It Don't Come Easy" alongside an all-star crew outside Capitol Records in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Variety
July 8, 2019
A recent study from more than 30 years of global race results found that Americans are slowing down, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

U.S. runners are devoted but slow, study finds

We run more than in other countries, but it takes us longer.
Variety
July 8, 2019
Molly Diers raised concerns about inappropriate jokes and behavior in the Guthrie's scene shop.

Judge rules against Guthrie in scene shop worker's labor case

Molly Diers, who resigned from the Guthrie scene shop, alleged she received poor performance reviews for 'protected' speech about inappropriate behavior in the shop. A National Labor Relations Board judge agreed.
TV & Media
July 8, 2019

TV talk-show highlights July 9

TV & Media
July 8, 2019
Actress Farrah Fawcett gestures as she talks about her famous poster image during a question and answer session at the Summer CBS Press tour Monday, J

TV picks for July 9: Farrah Fawcett, Erin Lee Carr, 'Bring the Funny'

Celebrities
July 8, 2019

C.J.: Music stars can learn more about themselves by acquiescing to media interviews

Home & Garden
July 8, 2019
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Last call for Beautiful Gardens

Variety
July 8, 2019
Jane Fonda offers her impersonation of another Hollywood legend during St. Paul appearance

Jane Fonda offers her impersonation of another Hollywood legend during St. Paul appearance

Jane Fonda took a range of questions during her appearance at the Ordway.
Variety
July 8, 2019
Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald make a Doobie Brothers classic their own in Mystic Lake concert

Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald make a Doobie Brothers classic their own in Mystic Lake concert

The two music legends were at the top of their game in a dynamic double bill.

Variety

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