Variety
May 10

Lileks: Of course we spend too much on coffee

Fancy drink titles aren't enough to justify paying so much for a cup of Joe.
Variety
May 10

Sound Advice: Warming up to RF skin tightening

Younger people are discovering the devices.
Wolves
May 10
The Minnesota Timberwolves lead the Denver Nuggets 2-0 in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The team has announced 11 downtown Minneapolis bars as

Here are 17 places to watch the Timberwolves playoff games in Minneapolis

The team tips off against the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Variety
May 10
Soona (played by Lydia Peckham, left) and Noa (played by Owen Teague) in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."

Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is a winner, with tons of thrilling action

The revitalized series continues with a new hero and a crucial appearance by former Minnesota actor Peter Macon.
Inspired
May 10
Macalester student Vyen Hayag sits with patient Michael Casalenda at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.



Students from Macalester who are taking

Volunteering in hospice helps Macalester students contemplate death's mysteries up close

"Just being there" can be a comfort to people in their final days.
Variety
May 10
Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons reprise their roles of Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in the series finale of "Young Sheldon" on CBS.

TV shows to watch: 'Big Bang' actors give 'Young Sheldon' a fitting send-off

Also catch "Blue Bloods" and the 10th anniversary special of Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show."
Inspired
May 10
Dentist examining patient teeth with a mouth mirror and dental excavator. Close-up view on the woman's face

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Variety
May 10

Ask Amy: Friend rants, relationship ends

It's time for walking buddies to take a hike.
Variety
May 10
E85 at the pump at Lerum Auto in Richfield, Minn. The loss of the ethanol tax credit has caused a dramatic jump in E-85 prices, possibly dooming the b

Motormouth: Follow E85 guidelines

The gas can damage cars not designed to use it.
Variety
May 10
In this Wednesday, July 3, 2013 photo, Mount Fuji is seen in early morning in Kawaguchiko town, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan. Japan's most iconic landm

News of the Weird: Good view ruined by bad tourists

Japanese town is blocking view that attracts problematic visitors.
Home & Garden
May 10
Blaine

Home listings: What $385,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Blaine, Minneapolis and Oakdale.
Variety
May 10
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) said she killed a misbehaving puppy.

How to tell when a good dog goes bad

The South Dakota governor's account of killing her dog has brought pet euthanasia to the fore.
Travel
May 10
Bordeaux, France, is hosting some of the Summer Olympics soccer matches.

9 places to see the French Olympics without setting foot in Paris

You may have trouble finding tickets to Olympics events in Paris, but a variety of the competitions are being held in other parts of France.
Travel
May 10
Hawaii lawmakers hope that phasing out Airbnb and other short-term rentals could help ease the housing crisis.

Maui is poised to phase out Airbnb-style rentals

Also: A cruise line has announced a solar eclipse itinerary around Spain for 2026.
Eat & Drink
May 10
An upgrade on the usual breakfast sandwich from Animales Barbeque Co.: peppery, smoked pastrami, soft scrambled eggs and cheese on cheesy focaccia.

The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

Devouring the menu at a new music club, barbecue for brunch, a transportive Puerto Rican favorite, a don't-miss lunchtime sushi special and celebrating morel season made for a tasty week.
Music
May 10
Cornbread Harris shows off his musical chops during a three-hour gig at the Loring Pasta Bar on Friday night. This weekly gig is an important source o

6 cool things in music this week include Steve Albini, Cornbread Harris and Sierra Ferrell

Shoutouts, too, to Zacc Harris, Larry McDonough and Bob Dylan tribute band.
Local
May 9
In a committee hearing last month, bill author Rep. Jessica Hanson, DFL- Burnsville, described excited delirium as a diagnosis "rooted in anti-Black r

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
May 9
A boat goes north on the Mississippi River as heavy smoke from wildfire blankets downtown St. Paul last June.

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
May 9
A man views a property for sale on a website advertising the former home of actress Marilyn Monroe, which was the scene of her death in the Brentwood

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
May 9
Music producer Steve Albini in his Chicago studio in 2014.

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.

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