Twister Creator Remembered As Creative Force, 'Fierce Competitor'
You may not know his name, but you've almost certainly played his game. Charles "Chuck" Foley, the Minnesota man who invented Twister, passed away on July 1. He was 82 years old.
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You may not know his name, but you've almost certainly played his game. Charles "Chuck" Foley, the Minnesota man who invented Twister, passed away on July 1. He was 82 years old.
A Wisconsin artist is especially excited about the concert Friday night at Target Field. Kimberlie Gilbertson is a big fan of the music and turns out some of the stars are big fans of hers.
Besides his classic fedora, the one accessory you're sure to find on pop singer Bruno Mars is a sweet pair of shades. Knowing this fun fact, the marketing department and PR wizards at the Xcel came up with the idea to give the soulful singer a pair of locally made shades when he visits this weekend.
To my eyes, some of the biggest bombs of all time were actually not that bad, or were at least interesting enough to endure as tortured anti-classics, rather than get cast off into the dustbin of history's forgotten mid-size hits.
The story may be one you're familiar with but there's plenty to draw you in to the Guthrie's production of Pride and Prejudice. For starters, they're bringing in a big name with local ties -- "Mad Men's" Vincent Kartheiser.
Music in Mears is celebrating its 10th year of providing free local music (and local films) in St. Paul – and its backstory is just as interesting as the entertainment it provides. Brian Horst founded the music festival, located in Mears Park, in 2004. His main profession: Hair stylist with little or no experience on starting and running a music festival.
If you've ever wanted to name a restaurant -- now's your chance. When the Kaskaid Hospitality group -- parent company of Crave, Union, figlio and Urban Eatery -- opens their latest concept in Uptown, they'll be looking for the public's help.
The Minnesota man whose Twister game launched decades of awkward social interactions at parties has died at the age of 82. Charles "Chuck" Foley died July 1 at a care facility in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park.
Music fans got their fill Wednesday night in St. Paul, enjoying two big bands, and a Minnesota music legend. Fans streamed into Midway Stadium to see My Morning Jacket, Wilco, and Bob Dylan.
The Twin Cities music community is mourning the loss of a legend after it was announced Monday that Jeanne Arland Peterson died in late June. Her family, known as Minnesota's First Family of Music, announced that she died on June 23.
Thomas Kim began dabbling in the kitchen at a very young age, after his exasperated mother told her picky eater, if he didn't like it, then he could be the cook. The spark was ignited early on -- quite literally at times (young Kim managed to start three separate kitchen fires, but more about that in a bit).
The lead singer of the heavy metal band Slipknot has reported the theft of $36,000 in musical equipment to West Des Moines police. Some of the equipment has been recovered from a guitar store.
Let's be honest. Summer just ain't bringing it this summer. If you really want to get the most out of your cinema experience, the odds seem to greatly favor skipping out on the mainstream stuff altogether.
The final piece of the Minnesota State Fair's series of Grandstand concerts is now in place. Sheryl Crow has just been announced as the latest booking for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Beginning this week -- and every Saturday throughout the summer -- park rangers will be hosting guided tours. You choose which route: Harriet Island, Stone Arch Bridge or Fort Snelling. We asked the rangers to give us a little sneak peak.
