Entertainment

James Burrows, the co-creator of the wildly popular TV sitcom, "Cheers," and director of many beloved shows such as "Will and Grace," has died.

From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.

Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.

Rockstar Games released the cover art for its highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI on Thursday.

Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.

Rick Springfield has been announced as the Saturday night headliner during a weekend of barbecue, music and competition as part of The Great Midwest Rib Fest at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

The Minnesota Wild have dropped Ticketmaster as their primary ticketing agent and have inked a multi-year agreement with SeatGeek as their new provider.

The St. Paul City Council has officially recognized Juneteenth, highlighting the city’s commitment to racial equity and celebrating Black history and achievement.

Families can get up close to massive trucks and city vehicles as the Big Honking Truck Parade rolls back through Minneapolis on Thursday.

Tom Dreesen, a veteran stand-up comic, performed as an opening act for Frank Sinatra and appeared in various film and television shows, including “Columbo," “Murder, She Wrote," and “Spaceballs."

Actor Faizon Love is locked up in Florida after local authorities arrested him this week on an outstanding warrant, according to jail records.

The Minnesota Twins have launched a new program to encourage season ticket holders to attend more home games at Target Field this season and renew their tickets for next year.

Some Minnesotans could be sitting on big lottery wins and not even know it, as several $50,000 lottery prizes have remained unclaimed from drawings as far back as December 2025.

Daveigh Chase, the former child actress who captivated audiences in "Lilo & Stitch" and terrified moviegoers in "The Ring," has reportedly died at 35.

It's a big weekend in Minnesota, with barrel racing, block parties, brewery anniversaries, a bookish festival, outdoor markets, and live music stretching from Shakopee to Minneapolis.

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape in Louisiana.

A rare Minnesota fossil is among the highlights as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History launches a new exhibition exploring the nation’s history.

James Barker, an executive producer well-known for his work on “Love Island USA" and “Queer Eye," died last week in Fiji where the show was filming.