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In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back... in time. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K (Josh Brolin) to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.  (credit: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)The experience of Men in Black 3 -- enjoyable enough in the moment but something that evaporates instantly from your memory like hand sanitizer -- will have you feeling as though you've just looked into the flashing light of that portable neuralyzer.
(credit: David Becker/Getty Images)A first-time national geography bee contender from Texas has won the annual competition in Washington. Fourteen-year-old Rahul Nagvekar, of Sugar Land, Texas, will receive a $25,000 scholarship for his win Thursday.
(credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for VH1)Well-known for their mega-hits "Barracuda," "Crazy On You" and "Dog And Butterfly," Heart is still rocking and recording albums after four decades of making music. Lead singer Ann Wilson took some time for a WCCO interview to discuss a number of topics, including her upcoming show in Minnesota and the band’s next album, "Fanatic."
(credit: Getty Images)"Never say never." No need to "Pray" any longer. The fever that it seems will just "Never Let You Go" is returning to Target Center. Teen pop singer Justin Bieber will be once again performing at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis this October.
(credit: CBS)Red Bull’s Crashed Ice contributed to an additional $20 Million spent in the capitol city this past January, according to the City’s officials.
text Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Dead At 62
Mon, 21 May 2012 00:42:56 +0000
Robin GibbRobin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees who helped propel the group to international stardom, has died. He was 62.
text Rock Band Low Headlines Mpls Cemetery Concert
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:42:12 +0000
Indie rock band Low headlines the second annual benefit concert at Minneapolis' Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery. Tickets are now on sale for the June 9 performance.
(credit: CBS)The Art-A-Whirl is one of the largest open studio tours in the country, and it takes place at more than 50 locations in northeast Minneapolis.
text DeRusha Eats His Way Through Art-A-Whirl
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:26:29 +0000
(credit: CBS)Just like there are all kinds of artists at Art-A-Whirl in northeast Minneapolis, there's just as much of an eccentric collection of restaurants, too.
text Best Of MN: Top Tasting Walleye Dinner
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:26:22 +0000
(credit: CBS)Matt Brickman has yet to taste walleye. With the help of viewers, he was able to sink his teeth into the "best walleye dinner in Minnesota."
MansomeWell now someone's gone and done it. They've made a documentary about the scene in The 40-Year-Old Virgin when Steve Carrell gets the hair yanked out of his chest to the accompanying screams of, "YeeeeAAAAAHHHHHH, Kelly Clarkson!"
(credit: CBS)A Wisconsin woman is making a name for herself in the music industry with her one-of-a-kind guitar straps.
(credit: Guthrie Theater)They say some things are worth the wait. And when it comes to the Guthrie Theater's "The Amen Corner," that statement is certainly true.
text Saints Take Aim At Kardashian With Mascot Names
Wed, 16 May 2012 22:10:50 +0000
(credit: E! News)Another Kardashian romance with Minnesota roots? Well, not exactly. The St. Paul Saints are having some fun at the expense of hometown basketball star Kris Humphries and his brief marriage to Kim Kardashian.
text Masu Named One Of America’s Best Sushi Spots
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:23:49 +0000
(credit: CBS)Northeast hotspot Masu Sushi and Robata has been named one of the best places in America to get your sashimi and nigiri on.
(credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)"Bizarre Foods" star Andrew Zimmern has taken quite a journey to get to where he is now. Before he moved to the Twin Cities 20 years ago, Andrew Zimmern lived a much different life.
text Curiocity: Mrs. Smith Live At The Bowl
Tue, 15 May 2012 20:56:43 +0000
(credit: David Hanbury)Forget about Mr. Smith and his dusty, old Washington. We have our very own Smith star and she's coming to a theater near you.
(credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Andrew Zimmern has made living traveling around the world and eating just about anything. But is the host of Travel Channel’s franchise "Bizarre Foods" really that bizarre?
(credit: Jupiter Images)America's most popular baby names for 2011 keeps a werewolf on top and sees a newcomer come to the top spot. Jacob continues its reign as most popular boy name, 13 years running, while Sophia bumps out Isabella to take top honors for the first time.
text Macy’s Glamorama 2012: British Invasion
Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:59 +0000
Credit: CBSThis year's Glamorama event will head overseas for inspiration. The annual Macy's event announced the theme for this year's gala will be British Invasion -- the Music Then, the Fashion Now.
text Let Loose At The St. Paul Craftstravaganza
Sat, 12 May 2012 16:40:09 +0000
(credit: CBS)Looking for last minute gift ideas for mom? Head over to the St. Paul Craftstravaganza held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
text Valleyfair Opens For Summer 2012
Sat, 12 May 2012 15:47:17 +0000
(credit: CBS)Valleyfair officially opened for the summer at 10 a.m. today. They're calling it "The Best Day Ever." WCCO got to sneak into the park a bit early and let loose a couple childish screams.
(credit: Jo Hale/Getty Images)The Cheap Trick concert that was schedule for today at 8 p.m. at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events & Convention Center has been postponed due to illness.
text Violinist Rivera To Kick Off Duluth Dylan Fest
Sat, 12 May 2012 14:01:43 +0000
(credit: AFP/Getty Images)A concert to benefit the restoration of Duluth's old armory building will kick off this year's Duluth Dylan Fest. Violinist Scarlet Rivera will headline Friday night's concert at the University of Minnesota Duluth's Weber Music Hall.
(credit: Alliance Films)The word progress, in my mind, has a bright, life-affirming connotation. Think of a dandelion seed suspended in a sunbeam or the opening of a cat’s eye in the night. Now, with the weapons of your imagination, pluck those images out. The result of that game might have left with you a sense of what Surviving Progress feels like.
text Movie Blog: Best Movie Mothers Ever
Fri, 11 May 2012 18:40:26 +0000
(credit: Warner Bros.)Before, I counted down the top 10 worst movie mothers of all time. Now a list of the greatest mothers in all movie history, because there's never a bad day to pay tribute to mothers, right?
godblessamerica_0Do you hate American media and pop culture? I mean really hate it? Well so does comedian/director Bobcat Goldthwait.
(credit: CBS)A Minneapolis woman thought she'd already had the best surprise of her life when she found out she was pregnant. What she wasn't expecting at five months along was to hear from one of her heroes – Ellen DeGeneres.
(credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Atlantico Rum)It's being billed as the summer's hottest tour -- Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez are coming to the Twin Cities.
(credit: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts)We're all familiar with The Addams Family -- the jet black hair of mother Morticia, the sliver of a mustache that sits atop Gomez's upper lip and the expressionless face of daughter Wednesday. But on stage, this family is not nearly as creepy as you may remember.
You can check out free outdoor concerts on Peavey Plaza downtown in the summer during Sommerfest. (Credit: www.minnesotaorchestra.org)Officials with the orchestra said they are laying off nine full-time workers and seven part-time workers in the hopes of saving nearly $500,000 per year.
text Dinosaur Exhibit Debuts At Minnesota Zoo
Tue, 08 May 2012 13:30:23 +0000
(credit: CBS)The blockbuster summer attraction at the Minnesota Zoo just arrived by truck -- Dinosaurs! Fifteen different animatronic creatures will be on display, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
(credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Minnesota State Fair officials announced Tuesday that three concerts have been added to the grandstand schedule for the "Great Minnesota Get Together." Officials said Anita Baker, Wiz Khalifa and Journey will all play at the grandstand.
text Wisconsin Couple Wins Amazing Race
Mon, 07 May 2012 23:51:09 +0000
Rachel and Dave. (credit: CBS)After competing against 10 other couples and winning eight different legs, Dave and Rachel Brown are this season's Amazing Race champions!.
(credit: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts)They may be creepy and kooky on TV and in the movies, but what is The Addams Family like on stage? Daughter Wednesday (played by Cortney Wolfson) said they're surprisingly funny and completely original.
text Wis. Couple Win $1M Prize On ‘Amazing Race’
Mon, 07 May 2012 15:09:35 +0000
Rachel and Dave. (credit: CBS)A Madison couple who appeared on the CBS reality-TV show "The Amazing Race" outlasted 10 other couples to claim top honors and a $1 million grand prize.
text Finding Minnesota: Minnow Shots Down The Hatch
Mon, 07 May 2012 03:00:56 +0000
(credit: CBS)Since the other fish in the lake already see them as snack food, minnows do the job of luring "the big ones" to the hook.
text In Case You Missed It: Saturday Show Highlights
Sat, 05 May 2012 19:10:14 +0000
chino drinksDidn't get a chance to watch our Saturday Morning Show? We've got all the segments for you here.
text DeRusha Eats: Nicollet Island Oatmeal Pancakes
Sat, 05 May 2012 17:12:23 +0000
(credit: CBS)In his weekly segment DeRusha Eats, Jason DeRusha checked out some famous pancakes at the Nicollet Island Inn in Minneapolis.
Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, The Avengers features an ensemble cast, which includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson. In this Joss Whedon-directed film, Nik Fury and the agency S.H.I.E.L.D bring together a team of super humans to help save the Earth from destruction. (credit: Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Pictures)"Tentpole" is hardly the word for The Avengers. Depending on how you slice it up, more than $1 billion went into the making of this particular fanboy event. So, no, it's no "tentpole." It's the Big Frickin' Top.