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October 30, 2020
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Baby name trends: Suddenly there are lots of Kamalas but fewer Karens

Annual list of popular baby names reflects 2020.
Music
October 30, 2020
Bobby Kabeya, 19, who records as Miloe Photo by Cristal Kabeya

Minneapolis band Miloe sets off a mild teenage riot

Congo native Bobby Kabeya, 19, and his Minneapolis band Miloe heat up with help from Hippo Campus.
Variety
October 30, 2020
Mia Lang, 9, and Elisa Janzig de la Luz, 8, made their way to hockey practice at the Bloomington Ice Arena, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Bloomington

Twin Cities' Hockey Niñas take to the ice to promote state's traditional sport

At a time when hockey officials and boosters are working to expand the sport, particularly among minorities, four girls in Bloomington have made it their mission, as well.
TV & Media
October 30, 2020
THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT (L to R) ANYA TAYLOR-JOY as BETH HARMON in episode 106 of THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT Cr. PHIL BRAY/NETFLIX © 2020

'The Queen's Gambit' and more chess films worth checking out

"Queen's Gambit" is just one of many projects that celebrate the royal game.
TV & Media
October 30, 2020
MASTERPIECE Roadkill Sundays, November 1 - 22, 2020 at 9/8c on PBS Ambition knows no bounds, nor does corruption in a political thriller written by Da

Hugh Laurie's latest series, and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week

Variety
October 30, 2020
A change in environment causes stress for cats. It's common to find kitties at rescue centers cozying up inside or near their litter box, where the sm

Tidy cat box = a happy cat

Variety
October 30, 2020
Living with shedding season

Don't blow your top when your dog blows its summer coat

Many dogs are blowing their summer coats to prepare for winter. And that means lots of unwanted hair.
Variety
October 30, 2020
The Ayrakty-Shomanay Moutains of Kazakhstan. Credit: Kazakh Tourism

'Very Nice!' Kazakhstan tourism embraces Borat catchphrase; Costa Rica opens to all Americans

Variety
October 30, 2020
"I voted" stickers on display at the Albany County Board of Elections, Oct. 14, 2020, in Albany, N.Y.

Elect to listen to reasons people don't want to vote

Home & Garden
October 30, 2020

Tenant charged painting fee for normal wear and tear

TV & Media
October 30, 2020
Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in "Blackbird." Screen Media Films

Out on DVD Nov. 3

Variety
October 30, 2020

Ask Amy: Inheritance leads to tension and guilt

TV & Media
October 30, 2020
Meteorologist Dave Dahl has been with KSTP for 43 years.

KSTP weatherman Dave Dahl announces he's retiring

The meteorologist has been with the station for 43 years.
Variety
October 29, 2020
One of the candidates in the Creepy Doll Contest sponsored by the History Center of Olmsted County.

Creepy doll contests: The spooky historical dolls terrifying Minnesotans this Halloween

Two Minnesota organizations are using dolls to induce the creeps this Halloween.
Eat & Drink
October 29, 2020
September 2, 1983 Diners at Faegre's, located in the heart of the warehouse district. August 31, 1983 David Brewster, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Influential critic helped turn page on Twin Cities culinary landscape in '80s

Forty years ago, local restaurant critic Joan Siegel embarked on a fascinating, turbulent, entertaining and influential four-year run.
Movies
October 29, 2020
This image released by Disney Plus shows Pedro Pascal, as Din Djarin, right, with The Child, in a scene from "The Mandalorian," premiering its second

Baby Yoda returns for Halloween: Best things to watch this week

Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your playlist.
Local
October 29, 2020
Billy's on Grand will close for the winter on Oct. 31.

Citing crime and COVID, iconic Grand Ave restaurant is closing for winter

No reopening date has been set.
Movies
October 29, 2020
Gillian Jacobs (left) stars as 'Sarah' and Azhy Robertson (right) stars as 'Oliver' in writer/director Jacob Chase's COME PLAY. Credit : Jasper Savage

In new Halloween movie 'Come Play,' you can never escape your own online profile

Halloween film works better as family drama than horror.
Music
October 29, 2020
-- Local Twin Cities Band, Detroit. (left to right) Jeremy Ylvisaker, Jeff Ham, Grant Eull and Baer (only goes by one name), photographed in their ren

A full weekend of Halloween entertainment, live and virtual

TV & Media
October 29, 2020
Thomas Jane and Anne Heche in "The Vanishing."

Nielsen ratings: '60 Minutes' comes out on top of debates; 'Vanished' is top movie rental

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