Local
July 29, 2020
Ricé Davis spent time with her 3-year-old twin grandsons, Jude and Murphy, and their mother, Maggie.

Minnesota's 'rogue grandparents' are defying CDC recommendations to see their grandkids

As the pandemic progresses, some grandparents are willing to take chances to spend time with their grandchildren.
TV & Media
July 29, 2020
Regina King in HBO's "Watchmen."

The biggest snubs and surprises from this year's Emmy nominations

Variety
July 29, 2020
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis share Emmy nom with Sheila E for Prince special

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis share Emmy nom with Sheila E for Prince special

They will compete for outstanding music direction with the Oscars, Kennedy Center Honors, "Saturday Night Live" and Super Bowl halftime with J. Lo and Shakira.
Variety
July 28, 2020
An aerial view shows people gathered inside painted circles on the grass encouraging social distancing at Dolores Park in San Francisco, California on

Psychological fatigue over social distancing is emerging as major challenge for curbing pandemic

The Good Life
July 28, 2020
Karen Grassle is known for her portrayal of Caroline Ingalls in the TV series "Little House on the Prairie" Credit: Lisa Keating

'Little House' star takes on aging: Don't call me 'young lady'

Actress says, "I am old. I qualify. My driver's license tells me so."
Home & Garden
July 28, 2020
Barred owl.

A day filled with owls

How to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day Aug. 1 both online and in person.
Home & Garden
July 28, 2020
Is this star-shaped medal a stellar find? (Reader submitted/TNS)

Medal is from 1800s British 'friendly society'

Home & Garden
July 28, 2020
Photo by Jim Williams Seven young chimney swifts about to be released after a stay in rehab.

Chimney swifts facing rapid demise

Their preferred habitat of tree hollows and brick chimneys is disappearing.
Variety
July 28, 2020
One of Judy Sudgen's toygers climbs a tree at her home in Los Angeles, April 23, 2020. In the 1980s, Sudgen envisioned a domestic cat with a glistenin

Designer cat market is thriving with 'toygers' and other wild-looking kitties

Thousands of cat breeders are devoted to developing new and wild-looking breeds.
Books
July 27, 2020
James Patterson

Mayo Clinic employee became main character in new James Patterson novel

A patient advocate at the Mayo Clinic winds up in James Patterson's latest novel.
Variety
July 27, 2020
"Jump Start" features the family of Joe and Marcy Cobb.

'Jump Start,' one of the first comics about Black Americans, comes to the Sunday Star Tribune

Music
July 27, 2020
Taylor Swift canceled her Lover Fest tour in April and dropped her new album late Thursday night.

Taylor Swift's 'Folklore' surprises with post-megapop chill sounds

Review: With her tour canceled, the pop megastar made a startling new album.
Variety
July 27, 2020

Ask Amy: Working from home reveals unsavory habits

Home & Garden
July 27, 2020
This home in Rochester was designed by architect John Howe who was Frank Lloyd Wright's longtime chief draftsman. It's had one owner in 50 years and i

$750k time capsule home in Rochester was designed by renowned Prairie School architect

The house still has all its original '70s features, including abundant light oak woodwork, orange Formica countertops in the kitchen and gold carpeting.
Variety
July 26, 2020
Rebecca Nicholson

Conjuring transcendence: Zones, borders and spiritual visibility

Variety
July 26, 2020

Widow, children clash over new love interest

Movies
July 26, 2020
Disney's MULAN Mulan (Yifei Liu) Photo: Stephen Tilley © 2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Disney's 'Mulan' the latest film to fall off the calendar

It's the latest film to have its planned release postponed indefinitely.
TV & Media
July 26, 2020

Pop Culture Q&A: 'Vikings' (at least the TV show) is coming back

Local
July 26, 2020
Photo provided by Raphaela Mueller: A couple wearing swastika masks (behind the front customer) made defiant gestures at other shoppers who reacted ne

Couple flaunt swastika face masks at Walmart in southwestern Minnesota

At the request of the Marshall, Minn., store, the two were told they'll face arrest if they return there.
TV & Media
July 26, 2020
Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis went back to the 1940s, thanks to a dream sequence, to solve a murder in a 1985 episode of "Moonlighting."

The 10 greatest TV shows we wish we could binge – but can't

These influential TV series are not available on any streaming services. Hollywood should fix that.

Variety

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