TV & Media
June 29, 2022
Joey King isn’t your average princess in Hulu’s “The Princess.” She’s one who refuses to be married off for the good of the kingdom. 

What we're watching this week: 'The Princess' offers a 'Die Hard' for teenage girls

What our critics are watching this week.
TV & Media
June 28, 2022
Al Franken

Al Franken will perform in intimate Minneapolis comedy club in August

The former senator's tour includes a stop at Acme Comedy Co.
TV & Media
June 27, 2022
Andrew Lee joined KTLK in 2010.

KTLK's Andrew Lee dies unexpectedly

The radio personality co-hosted the station's morning show.
Variety
June 24, 2022
Chris Rock targeted Trump supporters, anti-vaxxers and the royal family Thursday at his Mystic Lake Casino Showroom appearance in Prior Lake.

Review: Chris Rock shares a bit more on Oscars slap during Mystic Lake show

The comedian bounced around topics at the first of two Mystic Lake Casino appearances.
TV & Media
June 24, 2022
Tessa Thompson in HBO’s “Westworld.”

'Westworld' returns to HBO and remains a wild, wild mess

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
TV & Media
June 23, 2022
Lily James and Sebastian Stan in “Pam & Tommy.”

What are the best TV shows of 2022 (so far)? Our critic offers his top 10 picks

They include "Pam & Tommy," "Old Man," "Julia" and "Winning Time."
TV & Media
June 22, 2022
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short in “Only Murders in the Building.”

'Only Murders in the Building' doesn't kill the second time around

What our critics are watching this week.
Stage & Arts
June 21, 2022
Erica Rhodes performed for four nights last week at the Acme Comedy Company.

Review: Stand-up comedians offer comfort food in troubled times at Minneapolis festival

Maria Bamford and Erica Rhodes help define the state of comedy during a week of high-profile shows in Minneapolis.
TV & Media
June 17, 2022
Jon Stewart

'Daily Show' alums reunite to honor Jon Stewart in Mark Twain Prize telecast

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week
TV & Media
June 16, 2022
CBS Minnesota | WCCO Television Minneapolis Saint Paul

TV reporter Kate Raddatz announces she's leaving WCCO

She's been with the station since 2013.
TV & Media
June 15, 2022
Adam Sandler

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and Adam Sandler both score in Netflix's 'Hustle'

What our critics are watching this week, including a tribute to Bob Saget and a documentary about George Floyd attorney Benjamin Crump.
TV & Media
June 15, 2022
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT — "Auditions" — Pictured: NFL Players Choir — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

Former Vikings star Bryant McKinnie competes on 'America's Got Talent'

The former offensive tackle showed off his singing chops.
TV & Media
June 14, 2022
Mayim Bialik and Eric Ahasic

Minneapolis meteorologist Eric Ahasic looks back on 'Jeopardy' streak

He collected more than $160,000 and qualified for the Tournament of Champions.
Music
June 14, 2022
Lindsay Kimball has been an on-air DJ at the Current and membership director at Minnesota Public Radio.

89.3 the Current fills program director role with longtime staffer Lindsay Kimball

Two other women also were named to new positions at Minnesota Public Radio's rock outlet after DJ Mary Lucia recently raised inequity concerns.
West Metro
June 14, 2022
Mourners prepare before a funeral in August 2021 for Jay Boughton, who was fatally shot after a brief altercation in Plymouth traffic.

TV reporter fights Hennepin prosecutor's subpoena in Hwy. 169 shooting case

KARE 11's Lou Raguse had jailhouse interview with the defendant.
TV & Media
June 14, 2022
“Squid Game” has become a cultural phenomenon. “Saturday Night Live” even did a music video parody of the hit drama.

'Squid Game' gets green light for second season

The dystopian hit is Netflix's most popular show.
Celebrities
June 13, 2022
Stephen Gilchrist Glover says his humor sells because people find it wholesome.

'Jackass' star Steve-O looks forward to making Twin Cities fans faint

He stops by with his Bucket List Tour on Wednesday as part of the Minneapolis Comedy Festival.
TV & Media
June 10, 2022
Gia Vang turns on the television to watch national news at the beginning of her shift while putting on makeup.

Morning news anchor Gia Vang leaving KARE

She's one of the country's most high-profile Hmong-American journalists.
Variety
June 10, 2022

Morning news anchor Gia Vang leaving KARE

TV & Media
June 10, 2022
Chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen will be a challenger chef in “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.”

'Iron Chef' returns with a spicy challenge from chef Yia Vang

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

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