TV & Media
June 9, 2022
Mayim Bialik and Eric Ahasic on set of “Jeopardy.”

Minneapolis meteorologist keeps winning on 'Jeopardy'

Eric Ahasic is appearing Friday for the fifth time.
TV & Media
June 9, 2022
Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges faces mortality in new series 'The Old Man' — and in real life with lymphoma

The Hulu series shows off some of the Oscar winner's finest work.
Music
June 8, 2022
Minnesota Public Radio headquarters in St. Paul.

MPR receives $56 million from anonymous donor, largest gift in its history

The money will go toward the classical station and new media technology.
Wolves
June 8, 2022
Patrick Beverley on the ESPN set during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Wolves guard Beverley is star of the NBA playoffs — for ESPN

Patrick Beverley has been the breakout media star of the NBA playoffs, appearing on several ESPN platforms after Minnesota was eliminated in the first round.
TV & Media
June 8, 2022
Zahn McClarnon (left) and Kiowa Gordon in “Dark Winds.”

What we're watching: 'Dark Winds' does justice to Tony Hillerman detective novels

Plus the drag-queen doc "Being Bebe" and Twin Cities-shot film "Undergrads."
TV & Media
June 7, 2022
Jason DeRusha sat for a portrait at The Dapper Wolf Friday.

Jason DeRusha to join WCCO radio lineup with afternoon show

The morning TV co-host will kick off his new show June 27.
TV & Media
June 7, 2022
ADAM (Ben Whishaw) talking to Erika's baby. - This is Going to Hurt _ Season 1, Episode 2 - Photo Credit: Anika Molnar/Sister Pictures/BBC Studios/AMC

'This Is Going to Hurt' finds dark humor in the maternity ward

Medical drama includes funny and harrowing moments about the reality of life in hospitals.
TV & Media
June 3, 2022
Rose Byrne is back as Sheila Rubin for Season 2 of “Physical.”

5 shows to watch: 'Physical' returns to TV with an even more emotional workout

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
TV & Media
June 2, 2022
A.J. Hilton will join WCCO-TV on June 27.

WCCO-TV names Minnesota native new co-anchor for morning show

A.J. Hilton will replace Jason DeRusha and join the team June 27.
TV & Media
June 2, 2022
Iman Vellani plays Kamala Khan in Disney Plus’ “Ms. Marvel.”

Neal Justin: Why 'Ms. Marvel' is TV's next great American hero

It's a new age for superheroes on the small screen.
TV & Media
June 1, 2022
Sarah Glover, from when she was named managing editor of the MPR newsroom in April 2021.

MPR News managing editor Sarah Glover to step down

It's the latest shake-up at the Twin Cities' public radio station.
TV & Media
June 1, 2022
Ricky Gervais

What we're watching: Ricky Gervais laughs in face of cancel culture for Netflix special

What our critics are watching this week
TV & Media
May 31, 2022
Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix being interviewed for PBS’ “Frontline” film, “Police on Trial.”

'Frontline' teams up with Star Tribune for documentary on Minneapolis police tonight

The film, debuting Tuesday, took two years to make.
TV & Media
May 27, 2022
Ben Leber, right, talked with NBC’s Michele Tafoya during a Vikings game in 2017.

Former Viking Ben Leber named new co-host of 'Twin Cities Live'

The afternoon talker has been on the air since 2008.
Duluth
May 27, 2022
Ely’s radio station, WELY, in downtown Ely, Minn.

Beloved Ely radio station WELY gets 3-month reprieve

WELY — the End of the Road Radio — was to close June 1.
TV & Media
May 27, 2022
Host and lead reporter Madeleine Baran interviews Curtis Flowers, who was tried for the same crime six times in Mississippi, for “In the Dark” pod

Minnesota Public Radio drops award-winning program 'APM Reports'

The program tackled a wide range of topics in its nearly seven-year run.
TV & Media
May 27, 2022
“Pistol” is a six-part series about the legendary British punks the Sex Pistols.

Sex Pistols miniseries marches to its own drummer

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching.
TV & Media
May 26, 2022
David Letterman is thoughtful, considerate and curious in “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.”

Neal Justin: David Letterman should join the '60 Minutes' team

"My Next Guest Needs No Introduction" has evolved into one of TV's best interview shows.
TV & Media
May 25, 2022
Millie Bobby Brown plays Eleven in the sci-fi horror drama ”Stranger Things.”

'Stranger Things' returns with an homage to 'Carrie' and more pop-culture classics

What our critics are watching this week
Variety
May 25, 2022
Jason DeRusha sat for a portrait at The Dapper Wolf Friday.

WCCO-TV's Jason DeRusha talks about his decision to leave: 'It's been incredible'

The longtime Minneapolis anchor will depart the station in June.

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