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The party leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl has definitely started. Pink will be performing Friday night at the newest concert venue in town: the Minneapolis Armory.
Justin Timberlake is in town to rehearse for the Super Bowl halftime show, but he took a break on Thursday night to host a party at Prince's fabled Paisley Park compound.
Groundhog meteorologist Punxsutawney Phil glimpsed his shadow Friday morning, heralding six more weeks of winter. University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley didn't predict quite that far out in his weekly weather chat with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
A prostitution sting operation has netted at least two dozen people in Hennepin County. Law enforcement officials say the multi-jurisdictional task force was formed to crack down on Super Bowl sex trafficking.
With Chinese art show, Mia breaks the museum mold
"Power and Beauty in China's Last Dynasty" is an exhibition that has to be experienced as much as viewed.
Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre stages a revival
After nearly eight years of planning and more than a year and a half of construction, the $30.5 million restoration of Duluth's last remaining historic playhouse culminates tonight with a grand opening performance of the musical "Mamma Mia."
"Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)" by John Fred and his Playboy Band was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago Wednesday.
Why 1918 was so awful in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the year 1918 was devastating. Curt Brown documents why in his latest book "Minnesota, 1918: When Flu, Fire, and War Ravaged the State."
Beau Allen would love to hang out, but he's got a Super Bowl to play
The Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle is back on his home turf this week for Super Bowl 52. The Minnetonka native is fielding lots of calls from friends and family to swing by. But his Sunday is booked.