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From 'Where's the beef? to 'Let's get Mikey,' what are your favorite old TV commercials?

When you only have 3 or 4 stations, you tend to hear the same commercials over and over again, and boy do we remember them. "Back Then" columnist Tracy Briggs wants to know your favorites.

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Lifestyle

Hope and (auto) renewal: Whatever you do, don't click this

From the "11 CDs for one penny!" marketing of the Columbia House Record Club to today's slick "Just click to subscribe" trickery, columnist Tammy Swift struggles to navigate the complex world of auto-renewals, free trial periods and digital subscriptions.

April 29, 2022 02:00 PM

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Remote controls can offer older adults autonomy or create frustration

"Minding Our Elders" columnist Carol Bradley Bursack says there are several options on the market, but it's important to pay attention to the details to find the right device for a loved one.

April 09, 2022 08:00 AM

Arts and Entertainment

'Idol to be?' Former Rochester resident Elli Rowe sang her own song for Katy, Luke and Lionel

Former Rochester resident Elli Rowe played an original song in front of the celebrity judges in Nashville.

March 05, 2022 06:00 AM

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Tinsel: Stars remember LAs Comedy Store in Showtime documentary series

Minnesota

St. Paul native Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

The St. Paul native was a counselor to troubled children before he got his start in comedy when he won first place in the Midwest Comedy Competition in 1981, according to Deadline.

January 21, 2022 10:34 AM

By Christie D’Zurilla and Nardine Saad / Los Angeles Times

National

Bob Saget, TV dad and comedian, found dead in Florida hotel room

The cause of Saget's death was unclear. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use, the department said.

January 09, 2022 08:45 PM

By Lisa Richwine / Reuters

Arts and Entertainment

Bemidji High School graduate to guest star on 'Chicago Fire'

Bemidji High School graduate Daniel Vaughn Manasia will be a guest star in the Oct. 27 episode of NBC's "Chicago Fire."

October 23, 2021 06:30 AM

By Dennis Doeden

Community

Sanford Center set to host The Price is Right Live Sept. 30

The Sanford Center will play host to the hit television game show The Price is Right Live at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30.

September 23, 2021 12:59 PM

By Pioneer Staff Report

Arts and Entertainment

Minnesota native Ian Grant experiences Puerto Rico, Australia, Mongolia for new TV series

Ian Grant's "Culture Quest" debuts on public television this month.

September 21, 2021 11:00 PM

By Christa Lawler

Arts and Entertainment

Addictive 'American Crime Story' turns President Bill Clinton's impeachment into must-see TV

'Impeachment: American Crime Story' delves into the stories behind the political theater, following the women who were actively involved in — or involuntarily pulled into — the mammoth Republican effort to eject President Bill Clinton from the Oval Office.

September 10, 2021 01:05 PM

By Lorraine Ali/Los Angeles Times (TNS)

News

Becker County murder from 2007 to be featured on ID network Monday

The 2007 murder of Chad Swedberg in rural Ogema will be featured on the next episode of "Reasonable Doubt," an ID Network show that re-examines controversial murder cases, on Monday, July 19 at 9 p.m. Kenneth Andersen has been serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole after being convicted of Swedberg's murder in 2008.

July 16, 2021 11:10 PM

By Michael Achterling

Arts and Entertainment

Happy days: Actress Marion Ross returns to Albert Lea for unveiling of statue in her honor

The life-size bronze sculpture of Ross was unveiled Friday evening outside the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center in downtown Albert Lea.

July 04, 2021 12:50 PM

By Laurel Poole / MPR News

Arts and Entertainment

History Channel's 'American Pickers' stopping in Minnesota in July

Antiques reality show "American Pickers" is searching for "rusty gold" in Minnesota in July.

July 02, 2021 05:00 PM

By Teresa Nowakowski