Movies
August 15, 2019
This image provided by Sony Pictures shows Red (Jason Sudeikis), left, and Leonard (Bill Hader) in Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animations' Angry Birds

Colorful, crazy emotions keep 'Angry Birds' sequel aloft

It's not all juvenile humor — although there's plenty of that, of course.
Movies
August 15, 2019
This image provided by Annapurna Pictures shows Cate Blanchett as Bernadette Fox in Richard Linklater's "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," an Annapurna Pic

Cate Blanchett's intelligence shines in film adaptation of 'Bernadette'

Story of bohemian missing mom focuses on clarity and connection.
Music
August 15, 2019
Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon.

New music review: Bon Iver ponders a wider world

Eat & Drink
August 15, 2019
A rendering of Graze Provisions and Libations.

What to expect at Graze, the new North Loop food hall opening soon

Originally scheduled to open last week, it's now set to debut next month.
Eat & Drink
August 15, 2019
Mark and Pattie Björnson at their winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Vineyard started with banter at U: 'Look me up when you want to get married'

Pattie and Mark Björnson met in business school. Now they have four children and thousands of vines in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Stage & Arts
August 14, 2019

'Lightning Rod' attracts risk-taking performers for a showcase at Pillsbury House in Minneapolis

Movies
August 14, 2019
Negar Moghaddam in "Dressage" (photo by Omid Salehi)

Minneapolis film festival presents 7 eye-opening views of Iran

TV & Media
August 14, 2019
" I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels" -- Ep #103 -- Pictured: Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Taylor of the CBS All Access series WHY

TV picks for Aug. 15: 'The Family,' 'Broadway Sandwich,' 'Why Women Kill'

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August 14, 2019
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All those vitamins and supplements you've been taking probably not worth it

Vitamin devotees should shift their loyalty from pills to making lifestyle changes.
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August 14, 2019
Star Tribune illustration / istock

Why Ghost in the Graveyard and other 'night games' still endure today

These carefree outside games — from Red Light, Green Light to Kick the Can — are still a staple of backyards, schoolyards, playgrounds and camps.
Variety
August 14, 2019
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The nostalgic thrill of Capture the Flag and other 'night games'

Capture the Flag and other nostalgic games remain an essential part of childhood, despite the rise of organized sports and digital devices.
Stage & Arts
August 14, 2019
Broadway smash 'Hadestown' is coming to the Twin Cities

Broadway smash 'Hadestown' is coming to the Twin Cities

The Tony-winning musical has announced a national tour that includes a Twin Cities stop in 2020 or 2021.
Eat & Drink
August 14, 2019
Lemon Peach Pound Cake

This cookbook dedicated to peaches is a summer essential

Minneapolis photographer Eliesa Johnson makes "The Peach Truck Cookbook" look good enough to eat.
Variety
August 14, 2019
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Sound Advice: Add $29 amp to power patio speakers

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August 14, 2019

Quiz: Do you remember these summer games?

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August 14, 2019

Ex-etiquette: What's in a name?

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August 14, 2019
It's been a summer of world premieres at Twin Cities theaters

It's been a summer of world premieres at Twin Cities theaters

Lately, the Twin Cities theater scene has been a hotbed of new work.
Variety
August 14, 2019
Marjorie Johnson sits in front of her birthday cake. Johnson, who allows herself 150 calories of sweets per day, enjoyed a tiny slice with coffee.

Marjorie Johnson, state's most famous baker, turns 100 and keeps on sifting

Hale and hearty, Johnson keeps house in the same Robbinsdale split level she and her husband bought in 1968.
Eat & Drink
August 14, 2019
Keg & Case Market in St. Paul

7 new vendors join St. Paul's popular Keg & Case market

The new vendors are joining anchor tenants Five Watt Coffee, Sweet Science Ice Cream, Revival Smoked Meats and In Bloom.
Eat & Drink
August 13, 2019
Izzy's Ice Cream is expanding its supermarket reach -- and being made in Madison, Wisconsin. (Provided, Kelly Zelna)

Minnesota-based Izzy's ice cream is now made in — gasp! — Wisconsin

Izzy's takes production to Wisconsin in push to become regional brand.

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