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We tested the new party decks at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand
It's a little more expensive, so is it worth it? We went during the Yung Gravy concert to find out.
TV & Media
'Transformers' star Josh Duhamel may be the face of North Dakota, but he's also proud of Minnesota ties
The actor was at the State Fair promoting his new CBS series "Buddy Games."
Books
Former Star Tribune books editor Laurie Hertzel wins award
The prize, also given to Lauren Stringer, honors contributions to children's literature.
Variety
Lileks: Don't love the Minnesota State Fair? You're not alone.
Here are six reasons you may not want to go.
TV & Media
Neal Justin: 8 fun TV shows you didn't know you could stream for free
Great sitcoms, variety shows and dramas await the adventurous.
Books
Review: Follower becomes stalker in Sheena Patel's 'tough-to-look-away-from' 'I'm a Fan'
FICTION: Debut novel explores the jittery, feel-bad vibes of trying to be an artist in an unjust and materialistic world.
Home & Garden
Hungry hawks such as sharp-shinned and Cooper's pose a threat to backyard birds
But songbirds can "read" a predator's body language to know if they're on the hunt.
Movies
Review: In 'Equalizer 3,' Denzel Washington is back killing bad guys, but Italian-style
Set in a charming town, it features ruthless mobsters, bloody violence and lots of pasta.
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Yuen: When a Minnesota summer ends, I feel FOHMO — the Fear of Having Missed Out
Quick! Can we squeeze in one more trip to the lake or to the State Fair?
Stage & Arts
Opening night? Closing? Theater artists break down the best time to see a play.
It will depend on whether you like the energy of newness or the richness that comes with time.
Music
Review: In her new single, Miley Cyrus says she's growing up at age 30
Prince previews a deluxe reissue, and Selena Gomez and Zach Bryan discuss romance in new songs.
Variety
What to do Thursday at the Minnesota State Fair
The best things to taste, hear and experience at the Great Get-Together.
State Fair
Review: Poppy Minnesota rapper Yung Gravy is all fluff at fair grandstand
The Rochester native with viral hits like "Betty (Get Money)" talked more than he rapped in silly fair debut.
West Metro
Armed robbers tie up couple in Golden Valley home, steal 8 pricy puppies, other valuables, police say
Police said a nephew of one of the residents aided in the robbery.
TV & Media
Viva 'Las Vegas': How a show with a million-to-one shot hit the jackpot
NBC's gamble on the James Caan-led show has paid off.
Movies
'Rebel Girl,' a love letter, is filming in Minnesota cities
The indie movie, which has been at locales in Deephaven, Excelsior and Victoria, is shooting Wednesday in Waconia.
Home & Garden
Renting and the Law: Bills in luxury apartment pile up
Landlords can charge additional fees separate from the rent, but certain conditions need to be met.
Books
Review: Who exactly is 'The Fraud' in Zadie Smith's comic novel? (Who isn't?)
FICTION: In the Grammy Award winner's probing novel, questions about truth and authenticity abound.
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