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Minnesota lawmakers look to ban 'excited delirium' training for police
The mention of the term during the George Floyd murder case and other high-profile police encounters has accelerated the debate over its legitimacy.
Local
Expect clearer air this summer in Minnesota, thanks to a milder wildfire season
Wildfires may still bring some smoke, but not nearly as much as 2023, forecasters said.
Celebrities
Billionaires sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe's house
Couple bought the Spanish Colonial-style home last summer for $8.35 million and immediately laid out plans to raze it.
Music
Minnesota music community mourns producer Steve Albini, who brought Nirvana here
Low's Alan Sparhawk, Pachyderm Studio and First Ave paid tribute to the Chicago punk legend following his unexpected death Tuesday.
Home & Garden
America's appetite for McMansions is devouring modern architecture
Chris Pratt's demolition of a classic midcentury California home is part of a larger trend: buy a house, tear it down, build bigger.
Local
Twin Cities restaurant chain owner charged in Dakota County with dodging $260K in taxes
Claudia Gutierrez Mendez, who runs three Hamburguesas El Gordo restaurants, faces charges that she filed false tax returns.
Variety
Can you spot the pop culture references in these Adam Turman paintings?
The prolific artist has a new exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Yes, Paul Bunyan and Babe make an appearance.
Variety
Review: Season 2 of 'Interview With the Vampire' blends intrigue, comedy and a gripping timeline
Season 2 of AMC series understands how to build emotional stakes.
Home & Garden
Birdhouses don't attract most birds
It's nesting season, and as much as we'd like to help, most birds will never use any kind of birdhouse.
Variety
Review: In 'Dark Matter,' Joel Edgerton battles through parallel worlds
There is lot to keep straight in this Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller.
Variety
Yuen: Before she became known as Joe Mauer's mom, Teresa Mauer was a standout athlete
She came of age during the infancy of girls' prep sports in Minnesota and later raised three baseball stars of her own, including this year's Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
Music
Scene Makers Q+A: Rochester store owners head up Winona's Mid West Music Fest this weekend
Maggie Panetta and Nate Nelson of Treedome discuss hosting 60-some bands and why Minnesota's smaller cities are so cool.
Variety
Review: On her third album, Dua Lipa keeps us dancing and guessing about her personal life
She worked with producers Andrew Wyatt and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker.
Music
Prince's 'Purple Rain' coat to be displayed for free at Minnesota History Center
It's part of a parade of things to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Minneapolis icon's movie.
Music
Steve Albini, influential producer of '90s rock and beyond, dies at 61
He recorded acclaimed albums by Nirvana, PJ Harvey, the Pixies and hundreds of others while becoming an outspoken critic of the music industry.
Home & Garden
These 12 home designs by Minnesota architects are winners in Home of the Month contest
The 2024-2025 AIA Star Tribune Home of the Month winners include a northern cabin, a net-zero new build and a modest addition.
Wolves
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Wolves halftime: Red Panda, balancing acts and a dog steal the show
Red Panda, "Christian and Scooby" and others are among the novelty acts that travel the continent to perform during intermissions of basketball and hockey games. "What you might be able to do on your feet, I can do on my hands," one said.
Eat & Drink
Sip these 11 wheat beers all spring and summer long
The grain makes these beers light in body yet rich in texture, making it perfect for patios, the lake — or pretty much anything.
St. Paul
Phew and far between: Smelly corpse flower poised for rare bloom at Como's conservatory
The exotic plant is close to blooming for the first time since it arrived at the St. Paul conservatory in 2019. Get ready to plug your nose: The smell is described as similar to rotting flesh.
Variety
Ask Amy: Mom's former home occupies the family
Well-being relatives need to accept the fact that the house has a new owner.
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