With host Jesse Palmer at left, Leslie Fhima and Gerry Turner on Thursday’s “Golden Bachelor” finale.

Minnesotan Leslie Fhima's 'Golden Bachelor' story reaches its end

After Thursday night's finale, many want to see more from the 64-year-old fitness instructor from Minneapolis.

Minnesota native and TV star Loni Anderson tells of her stand-up comedy past

November 25
Donna Mills and Loni Anderson play soap opera stars who come together to film the last Christmas episode of their popular series in Lifetime’s “La
The "WKRP in Cincinnati" favorite stars in the new Lifetime movie "Ladies of the '80s."

TV review: Hannah Waddingham's Xmas special turns into 'Ted Lasso' reunion

November 22
Hannah Waddingham rings in the holidays in her “Home for Christmas” special.
The Emmy-winning star leans on some famous friends to bring in the holidays.
Taste
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Hosts Zoë François and Andrew Zimmern prepared buche de Noël on their upcoming special “Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë.”

Usher in the holidays with Zoë François and Andrew Zimmern

Minnesota's favorite celebrity chefs are hosting a holiday special featuring new twists on recipes for Christmas and Hanukkah.
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Chad Daniels says he’s comfortable staying put in Fergus Falls and not relocating to a major city even as his career grows.

TV shows to watch: Minnesota's Chad Daniels roasts both sides of political fence

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
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November 30
Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan in “My Christmas Hero.”

All the ingredients you need to make a TV Christmas movie

Great American Family has 20 new films that follow in the Hallmark Channel tradition.
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November 29
Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones celebrated their big haul at the 1984 Grammys.

TV review: Documentary looks at how Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' set the stage for Taylor Swift

The Showtime film looks back at the King of Pop's greatest triumph.
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November 27
‘The Golden Bachelor’ contestant Leslie Fhima spent time inside her home in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Four things to know about Leslie Fhima ahead of the 'Golden Bachelor' finale

The Minnesotan could receive a proposal on the hit reality TV spinoff. If she doesn't, she could be in the running to become the first "Golden Bachelorette."
Obituaries
November 25
Marty Krofft in 1970.

Marty Krofft, co-creator of fantastical TV shows, dies at 86

His business acumen and ability to woo studio executives ensured that some of the strangest programs ever to appear on the small screen actually got made, in conjunction with his brother, Sid.
TV & Media
November 24
Security guards keep an eye on contestants in “Squid Games: The Challenge.”

TV shows to watch: 'Squid Games: The Challenge' laughs in the face of fake death

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Music
November 24
Stevie Van Zandt, left, with his best friend, Bruce Springsteen, and Patti Scialfa of the E Street Band.

6 cool things in music this week include Bob Dylan, Stevie Van Zandt and brothers Jason and Travis Kelce

Shout outs, too, to the Surf Ballroom and Delta Blues Museum.
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November 20
David Rysdahl says an actor needs to play to the camera and not to the crew when making a movie.

New Ulm native David Rysdahl helped 'Fargo' co-stars nail the accent

The actor also didn't want "Minnesota Nice to come across as silly."
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November 20
Jon Hamm plays a pompous sheriff from North Dakota’s Stark County in Season 5 of “Fargo.”

'Fargo' TV series returns to its Minnesota-North Dakota roots

How the behind-the-scenes team went the extra mile to make Canada's Calgary look like the Upper Midwest.
Variety
November 19
Judge Judy Sheindlin during a taping of the “Judge Judy” show in 1999.

Nobody really lost on 'Judge Judy'

Q: When the judge made a ruling on "Judge Judy," who paid? My wife read years ago that the maximum amount she could award is…
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November 17
Sarah Lancashire and David Hyde Pierce in “Julia.”

5 TV shows to watch: Julia Child is the least interesting person in new season of 'Julia'

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
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November 17
Gerry Turner, the star of “The Golden Bachelor,” and Leslie Fhima, a Minneapolis fitness instructor, spent a camera-free night together in Costa R

Overnight dates leave 'Golden Bachelor' torn between Minnesota and New Jersey women

Hoosier Gerry Turner and Minnesotan Leslie Fhima discussed where they'd live: "Instead of bicoastal, we can be bi-Midwestern."
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November 15
Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell in “EXmas.”

TV review: 'EXmas' depicts Minnesota as the ultimate home for the holidays

The new Freevee movie is the latest to use the Midwest as the place to spend Christmas.
TV & Media
November 14
Tamron Hall arrived at the 92nd Academy Awards on Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Tamron Hall on how she learned to bet on herself following 'Today' exit

The talk show host is also the author of the upcoming thriller "Watch Where They Hide."
Variety
November 14
Matthew Perry speaks during the 28th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California on April 22, 2023, in Los Ang

'Friends' coffee shop Central Perk will honor Matthew Perry as first permanent store opens in Boston

The new store will pay tribute to Perry and his best-known TV character, Chandler Bing, by handing out coffee sleeves with the Chandler quote, "Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?"
Variety
November 12
Rose McIver, left, and Utkarsh Ambudkar star in the U.S. version of “Ghosts.”

British 'Ghosts' to be paired with U.S. version

CBS to run both shows back-to-back beginning Thursday.
Local
November 11
Ubah Ali is the first Somali American to become an on-air reporter in the Twin Cities TV market. 

First Somali American on-air TV reporter in Twin Cities getting good reviews

Ubah Ali hopes young girls and boys who see her on air will feel encouraged to pursue their own dreams.
TV & Media
November 10
Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance in “NCIS: Sydney,” an Australian spinoff of the long-lasting crime drama.

5 TV shows to watch: 'NCIS: Sydney' sticks to familiar American formula

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Music
November 10
Jelly Roll, left, and Wynonna Judd performed “Need a Favor” at the CMA Awards.

6 cool things in music this week include the CMA Awards, Priscilla Presley and Joyann Parker

Shoutouts, too, to Emmet Cohen, Judy Collins and PBS' "Message in a Bottle."

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