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Battle For Denmark, a Hamlet web series

Introducing Battle For Denmark: The timeless tale of Hamlet is now told through vlog format as we follow Horatio and Hamlet's story of corruption, revenge, friendship, and a plastic skeleton. Horatio (Hailey Buck), as the social media intern for the Claudius campaign, decides to start a campaign vlog to publicize the campaign, but soon gets high ja...




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Fast free search for all of Shakespeare

shearch.me is a free Progressive Web App that searches Shakespeare's plays, poems and sonnets including locations and stage directions. It's quick, works on desktop or mobile, and it uses the wonderful PlayShakespeare texts. Because it's a Progressive Web App, you can use it like a website (just go to shearch.me in a web browser) or you can add it ...




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“Alack, I Love Myself”: Shakespeare’s Globe’s Richard III

Shakespeare’s Globe’s Richard III, directed by Elle While, is an entertaining, poignant, and timely rendition of a history play...




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The Bookshelf: The 'People's Book' Showcases New Hampshire Writers, Artists

This week marked the launch of the second annual edition of The People's Book, a collection of literary works and visual art created by New Hampshire writers and artists.




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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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Patient Zero: The Laser

When it feels like doctors have closed the door to establishment medicine, another set of doors open. These doors lead to dubious providers, and untested treatments.

Click hereto donate $20 and get ad-free episodes of Patient Zero a week early and bonus content. 




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Areas of dense fog early Wednesday, then spotty sunshine returns

Dense fog is expected early Wednesday morning, reducing visibility to less than one-quarter of a mile at times. Spotty sunshine will break through with mainly dry conditions. A pleasant warming trend will follow with temperatures reaching the mid-50s by Friday.




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Northwestern, U. of C. presidents talk 'safe spaces' on Katie Couric's new series

President Robert J. Zimmer and Northwestern president discuss safe spaces and discourse on campus




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The week in energy: Regulations’ unintended consequences

Asst. Prof. Koichiro Ito finds fuel economy standards push manufacturers to make bigger cars




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The Secret History of White Power

In Q&A, Asst. Prof. Kathleen Belew discusses research on white power movements




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Rival giant telescopes join forces to seek U.S. funding

Prof. Wendy Freedman discusses benefits of multiple telescopes




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Report: US Border Patrol Officials Have Abused Young Migrants




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ACLU Report Alleges Government Abuse Of Migrants

Asst. Clinical Prof. Claudia Flores discusses report on abuse of immigrant children




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Watchdog group finds spooky Spotify ad is too scary for kids, causes 'distress'

In 60 seconds, the commercial showcases a medley of horror film tropes, including a maniacal doll that presumably kills a group of young people whenever they play a catchy pop song.




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Mac Miller died from overdose involving fentanyl, coroner finds

The Los Angeles medical examiner said cocaine and ethanol were also present at the time of death.




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28 trombonists play 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' will send shivers down your spine

Recorded during the 2018 International Trombone Festival, this brass choir elevates the cover game.




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Ensemble 'gives a voice' to Nazi death camp prisoners through unearthed music

While conducting research at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a music theory professor discovered manuscripts of music that haven't been heard since World War II.




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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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Country superstar Garth Brooks announces second show at U.S. Bank Stadium

Tickets for the May 3 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday.




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Dom Flemons presents a new image of the American cowboy

The singer-songwriter's latest album, "Black Cowboys," chronicles the role played by African-Americans in settling the West after the Civil War. The album has been nominated for a Grammy.




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St. Paul Peterson releases new music

He'll be playing a record release show Friday night at Icehouse in Minneapolis.




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Beautiful! Carole King makes surprise appearance in Broadway show

Anything can happen in live theater, and audience members seeing "Beautiful," the life story of Carole King, got a surprise when King appeared in the role of herself to celebrate the show's fifth anniversary on Broadway.




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'Proud Mary' released 50 years ago

John Fogerty wrote the song shortly after being discharged from the National Guard.




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An Italian town fell silent so the sounds of a Stradivarius could be preserved

The mayor of Cremona, Italy, blocked traffic during five weeks of recording and asked residents to please keep quiet so master musicians could play four instruments -- note by note -- for posterity.




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Dominick Argento, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, dead at 91

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento died Wednesday. He was 91. Known for his eclectic range of work, he composed operas such as "Casanova's Homecoming", "The Dream of Valentino" and "Miss Havisham's Fire."




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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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Need a can't-miss wheel of cheese? Try playing it some hip-hop

Researchers exposed cheese to different genres of music for 24 hours a day over six months to find out that hip-hop might create the tastiest cheese.




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Officials say rapper Nipsey Hussle shot and killed at 33

Nipsey Hussle, a respected rapper who earned a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut, was fatally shot outside his clothing store, authorities said.




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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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Art Hounds: Globally infused banjo tunes on 'Intermodal Blues'

Plus, Art Hounds recommend an ice-skating performance inspired by black social dances and an Earth Day singalong with Dan Chouinard.




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After the fire, assessing the future of Notre Dame's centuries-old organ

Chief organist Olivier Latry shares recordings of music played on Notre Dame Cathedral's famed organ — and looks ahead to the church's extensive renovation process after the fire on April 15.




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MN Orchestra's Vanska to hold concurrent role in Seoul

It's not unusual for music directors to serve multiple orchestras at one time.




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The Improvised Life: Sam Miltich takes his message of jazz and mental health across Minn.

Fifteen years ago, Sam Miltich was a teenager on top of the world. He taught himself how to play jazz guitar growing up in the woods outside Grand Rapids. And he got so good that at 18 he played in Europe and New York. Then, four years later, something happened that made it hard for Miltich to comprehend living, much less making a living playing jazz.




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Lizzo on feminism, self-love and bringing 'hallelujah moments' to stage

The flute-playing pop star celebrates self-acceptance on her latest album, Cuz I Love You. "About 10 years ago, I made the decision that I just wanted to be happy with my body," she says.




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Prince's bodyguard deposed in wrongful death lawsuit

Prince's former bodyguard answered questions from attorneys for seven hours as part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by relatives of the late rock star.




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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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Wu-Tang Clan set to make history as first hip-hop act to headline Ryman Auditorium

Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, nicknamed "The Mother Church of Country Music," has never hosted a hip-hop show. After 125 years, Wu-Tang Clan will be the first rap act to headline at the venue.




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A new hope: Seal learns to sing 'Star Wars' theme

Researchers say teaching seals to copy melodies might help inform speech therapy for humans.




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Stevie Wonder says he's set to receive a kidney transplant

Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London on Saturday night by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall.




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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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A Hungry Anteater Enjoys Several Lovely Treats at the Miller Rehab Zoo in Quebec, Canada

A hungry anteater named Tammy who lives at the Miller Rehabilitation Zoo in Quebec, Canada enjoyed several lovely treats.




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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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Terrifying POV Footage of a Raging House Fire Captured By a Firefighter’s GoPro

A Chilean firefighter captured amazing yet terrifying POV footage of a highly destructive house fire on his GoPro.




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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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Minnesota Twins initiate front office transition with Falvey to president, Zoll to GM, St. Peter to adviser

The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter’s move into a strategic adviser role. 




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Fireworks incident raises tensions in the Mankato Muslim community

After a tension filled day following an incident Sunday near the Mankato Islamic Center initially feared as an arson attack, the police have a more benign explanation, but anger remains.




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DFL candidate holds 14 vote lead for Shakopee-area House race

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke leads GOP challenger Aaron Paul by just 14 votes out of about 22,000 cast. That's one more vote than his lead was earlier in the week.