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The Bookshelf: A Sexual Assault Survivor Learns to Thrive in Lisa Gardner's New Novel

One day, while hiking in the Georgia mountains, a couple finds the bones of a human body buried many years ago. The discovery prompts a search for answers: why was this person killed? Who did it? And how many more bodies are hidden in these hills?




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Scattered light showers Saturday. Snow chance next weekend?

A weak weather system will bring scattered light rain showers this weekend.




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Next rainfall is likely Wednesday

Our next weather system on Wednesday looks arm enough for rain. A good soaking is likely across much of Minnesota.




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Wednesday rain; hurricane potential again for Florida next week?

Our next rain system brings scattered showers on Wednesday.




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Rain showers expand east Wednesday. Expect a mild end to the week

Showers will affect much of the state today, though the bulk of the rainfall will be in central and southwest Minnesota. Clouds linger into Thursday followed by milder air Friday. 




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How One Woman’s Fight to Save Her Family Helped Lead to a Mass Exoneration

Lect. Joshua Tepfer explains his work helping wrongfully arrested people




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Yanny vs. Laurel: Exploring the Science of Sound

Prof. Howard Nusbaum explains audio phenomenon




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Philip Roth, Towering Novelist Who Explored Lust, Jewish Life and America, Dies at 85

Obituary recounts life and career of alumnus and preeminent novelist Philip Roth




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Kroszner Doesn't Expect Big Statement From G-7 Summit

Video: Prof. Randall Kroszner explains expectations for G-7 summit




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Italian Euro Exit 'Incompatible' With Financial System, Zingales Says

Prof. Luigi Zingales discusses the economic and market impact of Italian political uncertainty




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No Clear Danger in Asia as EM Faces Stress, Ex-RBI Chief Says

Prof. Raghuram Rajan discusses outcomes for emerging markets in Asia




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'Baby, It's Cold Outside,' seen as sexist, frozen out by radio stations

Programmers have banned the song after fielding listener complaints that the song is offensive, only to face a backlash against that decision.




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Sixty years later, remembering 'The Day the Music Died'

Sixty years ago this week, the Winter Dance Party concert tour was crisscrossing Minnesota and neighboring states, featuring Ritchie Valens, J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson and Buddy Holly. Then came "The Day the Music Died."




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R. Kelly out on bail in sexual abuse case

R&B star R. Kelly has been released from jail after posting the required bail of $100,000 -- 10 percent of the bond. He entered a not-guilty plea Monday in response to being charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.




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R. Kelly calls accusers 'liars' in sex abuse case

The singer, out on bail following his Feb. 22 arrest in Chicago, said he has done "lots of things wrong" when it comes to women, but said he has apologized. He denies doing anything against their will.




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Beyoncé surprise drops live Coachella album, Netflix doc now streaming

The recording of her historic 2018 performance, titled Homecoming: Live Album, includes new songs and arrives just as a documentary of the concert begins streaming on Netflix.




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Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' video is here to lasso the yeehaw agenda

Folks, the yeehaw agenda has reached its absolute apex. Chris Rock, Rico Nasty, Vince Staples, Diplo and, of course, Billy Ray Cyrus guest in the video for the smash hit.




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R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago

Prosecutors in Chicago have charged R&B singer R. Kelly with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.




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Dylan releasing 14-disc Rolling Thunder box set

The shows during Bob Dylan's 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour were considered some of the most dynamic and interesting of his career.




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Opera company soon to exit Mill City Museum stage

The Minnesota Historical Society, which operates the museum, wants to move toward programs more in keeping with its mission.




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Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' inspires Minnesota boy with autism to sing

An Atlanta rapper's take on country music has inspired a mostly nonverbal Minnesota boy with autism to sing.




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R. Kelly arrested again in Chicago on federal sex charges

Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago Thursday on a federal grand jury indictment listing 13 counts including sex crimes and obstruction of justice.




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Asian Elephant Expertly Uses a Water Hose to Give Herself a Shower

An Asian elephant named Mary, who lives at the Berlin Zoo learned how to wash herself clean using a hose as a flexible shower head.




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Artist JR Gives a Tour of His Elaborately Designed L’Observatoire Suite on the Orient Express

French artist JR gave a wonderfully detailed tour of the L’Observatoire Suite he designed for the Venice Simplon Orient Express.




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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Featuring AI-Generated Muppets

Billary Squintin used AI to vividly re-create scenes from Mad Max: Fury Road with Muppets in place of the actual actors.




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Minnesota Lynx GM, associate head coach leave the WNBA team

General Manager Clare Duwelius is headed to Unrivaled, the new women’s three-on-three basketball league started by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. And associate head coach Katie Smith is headed to Ohio State, where she’ll be the assistant coach for the women’s basketball team.




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13 states will have women governors next year, a new record

Republican Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.




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This lawyer is fighting defamation lawsuits that can silence sexual assault victims

Since the start of the #MeToo movement, many accused abusers have filed defamation charges against their accusers in retaliation, advocates say. Law professor Victoria Burke wants to change that.




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President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

If confirmed, the Florida senator would become the first Latino to ever serve as the nation's top diplomat.




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Election expert: Audits and recounts bring more confidence to the system

Recounts are expected in two Minnesota House races. The election results could determine control of that legislative body. The upcoming recounts are expected soon and come after initial ballot totals changed when election officials discovered technical glitches.




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Trump nominates Fox News host and Minnesotan Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” and unsuccessfully ran for the Senate in Minnesota in 2012.




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Infowars auction could determine whether Alex Jones is kicked off its platforms

It's auction day for Alex Jones' Infowars. The Infowars studio and most other assets of the conspiracy theorist's company are expected to be sold off Wednesday. 




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Laura Knoy Reflects On 25 Years Of The Exchange

In her final appearance, Laura Knoy is on the other side of The Exchange mic, as Peter Biello interviews her about her 25 years as host. We discuss the show's origins, moments that have stood out over the years, and hear her observations on how New Hampshire has changed.




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Replay: What to Expect on the Trails This Summer

Last summer, many trails were overcrowded as outdoor enthusiasts and newcomers took advantage of the Granite State’s natural resources. In a conversation recorded before Memorial Day this year, we discussed what lessons we take from that experience and what to expect this summer. We discussed how we can balance sharing the trails with all those who want to use them, and also promote stewardship of our natural resources.




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Policast: Will the stay at home order be extended?

Will the stay at home order be extended? And tribal governments look for help from the Trump administration




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Policast: Lawmakers ponder their next steps on the budget

Lawmakers ponder their next steps on the budget




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Policast: Gov. Walz to lay out next steps on reopening

Gov. Walz to lay out next steps on reopening; remembering Steve Anderson




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Policast: Gov. Tim Walz relaxes his stay at home order

Gov. Tim Walz relaxes his stay at home order




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Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues

Striking machinists voted to reject an agreement that would have boosted wages by 35 percent. It’s another blow for Boeing, which reported a $6 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday.




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A new copyright rule lets McDonald's fix its own broken ice cream machines

What would a McDonald’s be without its temperamental McFlurry machines? We may be closer to finding out.




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Will Trump’s election slow the shift to clean energy? Two policy experts weigh in

Rolf Nordstrom, president and CEO of the nonpartisan nonprofit Great Plains Institute, and Gregg Mast, executive director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, weigh in on what the election results will mean for the energy transition already underway.




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Christian group demands Mexico protect clergy after priest is assassinated

A U.K.-based Christian group has called on the Mexican government to protect clergy after a priest was assassinated in Chiapas State. Fr. Marcelo Pérez Pérez, who was shot to death after officiating Mass, had been a prominent advocate for peace and human rights in the region.




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Muslims forcibly expel Christians from their homes in South Sudan

Muslims in Sudan’s River Nile state drove 34 displaced Christians from their homes, sources said.




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Brain Teasers 2 Exhibit (8/20/2010)

Start Date: 8/20/2010 All Day
End Date: 8/20/2010

Lancaster County - North Museum of Natural History & Science

Gain new appreciation for your brain and what it can do when Brain Teasers 2 opens at the North Museum of Natural History & Science on June 26. This exhibit offers 21 challenges for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and is designed to sharpen problem-solving skills and provide plenty of fun at the same time. Brain twisters include unraveling mathematical conundrums, separating linked objects and reassembling them, arranging geometric shapes to form new ones and much more. To solve these puzzles, use creative thinking and program solving strategies. This brightly colored exhibit appeals to visitors of all ages and encourages parent-child interaction as families can team up to solve the brain teasers. Visitors have been known to come back and try again if they don’t solve all the puzzles on their first visit! Brain Teasers 2 is sponsored by Lancaster NeuroScience & Spine Associates and will be on display at the North Museum through September 12.



  • 08/20/2010

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Art School Annual Exhibition (8/20/2010)

Start Date: 8/20/2010
End Date: 8/20/2010
Works in all styles and media by the past year's AAH students and faculty. Opening reception Fri., July 30,5-8 PM.



  • 08/20/2010

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Brain Teasers 2 Exhibit (8/19/2010)

Start Date: 8/19/2010 All Day
End Date: 8/19/2010

Lancaster County - North Museum of Natural History & Science

Gain new appreciation for your brain and what it can do when Brain Teasers 2 opens at the North Museum of Natural History & Science on June 26. This exhibit offers 21 challenges for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and is designed to sharpen problem-solving skills and provide plenty of fun at the same time. Brain twisters include unraveling mathematical conundrums, separating linked objects and reassembling them, arranging geometric shapes to form new ones and much more. To solve these puzzles, use creative thinking and program solving strategies. This brightly colored exhibit appeals to visitors of all ages and encourages parent-child interaction as families can team up to solve the brain teasers. Visitors have been known to come back and try again if they don’t solve all the puzzles on their first visit! Brain Teasers 2 is sponsored by Lancaster NeuroScience & Spine Associates and will be on display at the North Museum through September 12.



  • 08/19/2010

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Art School Annual Exhibition (8/19/2010)

Start Date: 8/19/2010
End Date: 8/19/2010
Works in all styles and media by the past year's AAH students and faculty. Opening reception Fri., July 30,5-8 PM.



  • 08/19/2010

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‘Nefarious’ filmmaker: Trump-Rogan podcast has ‘more discipleship of next gen of male headship' than the Church

While there’s been no shortage of reactions to the recent Joe Rogan interview with former President Donald Trump, filmmaker and Blaze TV host Steve Deace says he believes the podcast will prove to be nothing short of historic. 




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The sacred journey: Martin Scorsese brings saints to life in new docudrama series (exclusive trailer)

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese is embarking on a spiritual journey through the lives of revered saints, from Joan of Arc to John the Baptist, with his latest docudrama series, “The Saints,” premiering next month.




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Lauren Daigle’s anthem 'Then I Will' brings Bonhoeffer’s faith, sacrifice to life in new film (exclusive)

Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle has written and recorded a powerful end-title track for the new film “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin” declaring obedience to God’s calling, even in the face of death.