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April 26

Ask Amy: Give up on estranged brother

Misunderstanding over money has driven him away.
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April 26
Stormtroopers at the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge expansion at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., May 20, 2019. Disneyland’s "Star Wars

News of the Weird: The Force certainly wasn't with him

Costumed "Star Wars" fan was kicked off a train.
Inspired
April 26
JIM GEHRZ Ô jgehrz@startribune.com St. Paul/October 7, 2006/10:30AM Emily Werness (left) and Emily Temple, both 16 and from Rosemont High School,

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Variety
April 26
A customer pumps gas at an Exxon gas station, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Miami. Just as Americans gear up for summer road trips, the price of oil remai

Motormouth: Switching gas brands is OK

But it's not necessary to do so in order to get additives.
Home & Garden
April 26
Edina

Home listings: What $565,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Edina, Minneapolis and Cottage Grove.
TV & Media
April 26
Frank Marshall's documentary on Dan Rather, which first premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last June, will land Wednesday on Netflix.

TV to watch: Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism

What TV critic Neal Justin is checking out this week.
Variety
April 26
A large longhair grey color cat laying down and licking lips with paw in an overflowing bowl of food

You need to wash your pet's dishes often. Here's why.

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April 26
Sadie smiled for the camera and showed off her ball at the Brookdale Park off-leash dog area. It's one of three new dog parks in the north-metro area

Your probably talk to your dog. A lot. How much does it understand?

Dogs likely get more of what we're saying, according to a new study.
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April 26
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 27, 1989 file photo, actors Adam West, left, and Burt Ward, dressed as their characters Batman and Robin, pose for a photo

Who's Minnesota's favorite superhero?

And also, who cares?
Variety
April 26

Ask Amy: Friends drift apart over religion

They both are entitled to their own beliefs.
Travel
April 26
Boston city skyline is illuminated at dusk in 2012 as it reflects off the waters of Boston Harbor. The U.S. Olympic Committee picked Boston on Thursda

Travel Troubleshooter: We accidentally paid for our hotel twice

Wife prepaid for the Marriott. Husband paid again at the counter. Can they get one of the payments back?
Travel
April 26
A view of Manhattan from the 86th-floor observation deck of the Empire State Building on a cloudy March afternoon.

How my family aced our first-time trip to New York City

Thousands of steps, music history and a Dylanesque sighting made up an immersive first-time visit to NYC.
Inspired
April 26
Mike Waldron hugs a man in a stars and stripes outfit while standing on a stage.

Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets

Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
Eat & Drink
April 26
SoYen's pork congee is everything savory and wonderful in a bowl.

The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week

A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.
Taste
April 25
Amelia Rayno, Star Tribune The small, but best fall patio destination: The Italian Eatery.

A wild week in restaurants with 4 closings and an opening

We say goodbye to I.E., Un Dito, Ramen Shoten and Hark Cafe, while Wayzata's Grocer's Table gets a sister restaurant.
Eat & Drink
April 25
From left, Bent Paddle Brewing Company's Bryon and Karen Tonnis and Colin and Laura Mullen Thursday afternoon.

6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup

Start mapping your brewery tour now to sip these award-winnings beers, crowned this week at the annual international competition.
Variety
April 25
A pair of red women's slippers adorned with sparkles and a tiny bow toward the toe

The stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' were recovered by the FBI. But the tale isn't over.

The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and Grand Rapids itself are forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
TV & Media
April 25
Paul Blume (left) and his daughter, Beatrice, alongside Lou Raguse and his daughter, Violet, after their team won a championship.

Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters

Lou Raguse and Paul Blume teamed up to coach a winning basketball team.
Home & Garden
April 25
An adult loon brings a small sunfish to its chick.

Fewer loon chicks surviving due to climate change, researchers say

Increased rainfall is decreasing water clarity, making it harder to find food for chicks.
Home & Garden
April 25
The great crested flycatcher can be found in Minnesota where it is a regular summer resident and migrant.

New book helps you know your flycatchers

Three of Minnesota's common flycatchers are in the field guide.
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