Here’s what to do — and not to do — if you find an animal nesting near your home this spring

Here’s what to do — and not to do — if you find an animal nesting near your home this spring

For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal’s home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for how people can coexist with wildlife. The duck, dubbed Martha by the family, sits on her nest for about … Read more

What do tickets cost for Slayer’s ‘Reign In Blood’ anniversary concerts?

What do tickets cost for Slayer’s ‘Reign In Blood’ anniversary concerts?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Slayer has yet to be slain. Kerry King and Tom Araya’s heavy group recently announced that they’re going to play a trio of concerts to celebrate the 40th anniversary of … Read more

Bravo TV star makes surprise run for Congress — in rural Minnesota

Bravo TV star makes surprise run for Congress — in rural Minnesota

A former Bravo television star is trading boozy Hamptons blowouts for politics — launching an unlikely bid to unseat a sitting Republican in Congress in rural Minnesota. Luke Gulbranson — a model-turned-actor known for his role on “Summer House” — said he’s done with showbiz and has moved back home to Minnesota’s Iron Range to … Read more

Midwesterners keep quirky ‘meat raffle’ tradition alive as a way to score cheap eats — and raise money for charity

Midwesterners keep quirky ‘meat raffle’ tradition alive as a way to score cheap eats — and raise money for charity

WACONIA, Minn. — In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree on — the thrill of a meat raffle. Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the US for decades, offering a fun way to raise money for charities while handing out prizes ranging from ground beef and hot dogs to … Read more

What is the ‘Midwest goodbye’ — and why does it take hours?

What is the ‘Midwest goodbye’ — and why does it take hours?

Most people have heard of the Irish goodbye, which involves a sneaky, unannounced exit by someone during an event. It turns out a regional exit based in America often plays out at the end of a meal — and it’s quite the opposite. The “Midwest goodbye” is less about leaving and more about how long it takes … Read more

Jessi Pierce’s podcast co-host reveals how she’ll honor late NHL reporter after fatal house fire

Jessi Pierce’s podcast co-host reveals how she’ll honor late NHL reporter after fatal house fire

Each Monday, Wild in-game host Kirsten Krull would receive a notification on her phone regarding her upcoming recording session with reporter Jessi Pierce for their “Bardown Beauties” podcast. As Krull attempts to move forward following Piece’s death in a fatal Minnesota fire this past weekend, she’s keeping that notification on her phone as a way … Read more

‘Preliminary findings’ revealed in Jessi Pierce fatal fire, ruling out arson

‘Preliminary findings’ revealed in Jessi Pierce fatal fire, ruling out arson

The Minnesota fire that killed NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children is not being labeled an arson case, according to the White Bear Lake fire department. Pierce, 37, and her three children, Cayden, Hudson and Avery, died in a house fire Saturday in White Bear Lake, Minn., and the cause of the fire … Read more

This sexually transmitted fungus causes ringworm in some very unfortunate places — and there’s an outbreak

This sexually transmitted fungus causes ringworm in some very unfortunate places — and there’s an outbreak

VD for Valentine’s Day? In case you needed a reason to stay celibate this weekend, there’s a sexually transmitted fungus making the rounds and leaving its mark. Experts say the public should be aware of the nation’s “largest known outbreak” of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII. Known as TMVII, or TM seven, the nasty business is the only … Read more

What do Farm Aid tickets cost to see Neil Young and Willie Nelson in Minnesota?

What do Farm Aid tickets cost to see Neil Young and Willie Nelson in Minnesota?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 1985, Farm Aid had its not so humble beginnings in Champaign, IL. Neil Young, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp hosted big … Read more

Josh Duhamel says he’s 70% ready to survive an apocalypse at his Minnesota ‘doomsday cabin’

Josh Duhamel says he’s 70% ready to survive an apocalypse at his Minnesota ‘doomsday cabin’

Josh Duhamel revealed how he’s preparing to survive a potential global catastrophe.  During a recent interview with People magazine, the 52-year-old actor reflected on whether his family were ready to weather an apocalypse in their Minnesota home — a spot he calls his “doomsday cabin.” “Well, I have enough,” the “Ransom Canyon” star said. “Not 100%. … Read more

Jill Sobule’s death: photos show heavy damage to home in devastating fire aftermath

Jill Sobule’s death: photos show heavy damage to home in devastating fire aftermath

Photos of the home where singer-songwriter Jill Sobule was found dead were released Friday, revealing extensive fire damage to the Woodbury, Minn., residence.  The blaze, which broke out early Thursday morning, blew out the home’s front windows, scorched the exterior, and caused much of the roof to collapse. The most severe damage appeared concentrated around … Read more

Josh Duhamel traded in Hollywood for an off-the-grid home in Minnesota: ‘It’s removed from everything’

Josh Duhamel traded in Hollywood for an off-the-grid home in Minnesota: ‘It’s removed from everything’

Hollywood star Josh Duhamel is living the good life. Duhamel, 52, left Los Angeles behind to live off-grid in a Minnesota home he spent 15 years building. “Part of the reason I built my place out in Minnesota, deep in the woods, is it’s removed from everything,” the “Safe Haven” star told Parade. “The closest store is 40 … Read more

Al Franken plays a US senator in ‘The Residence’ years after scandal and resignation

Al Franken plays a US senator in ‘The Residence’ years after scandal and resignation

Al Franken is headed back to the White House — well, sort of. The former politician, 73, appears in the new murder mystery series, “The Residence,” and portrays fictional senator Aaron Filkins. The Netflix show hit the streaming platform on Thursday, and follows Detective Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba), who spearheads an investigation after a dead body is … Read more

Popular Mexican restaurant chain making a comeback 20 years later — thanks to founder’s son

Popular Mexican restaurant chain making a comeback 20 years later — thanks to founder’s son

Chi-Chi’s is returning after closing 20 years ago. The Mexican chain once had more than 200 locations before the last restaurant’s doors shut in 2004. Now, the founder’s son is spearheading the comeback with a plan to reopen Chi-Chi’s locations in 2025. Chi-Chi’s is making a comeback after closing 20 years ago. ASSOCIATED PRESS Michael … Read more

Prince made deliberate move to escape temptations of fame: pal

Prince made deliberate move to escape temptations of fame: pal

In 1984, Prince recorded a song called “Paisley Park” about a personal utopia – one that became a reality a few years later. And there’s a good reason why the pop superstar never left. The singer/songwriter, who died there in 2016 at age 57, is the subject of a new photo book, “Prince: Icon.” It … Read more

Iron Maiden pays tribute to original singer Paul Di’Anno in concert after his death: ‘An amazing voice’

Iron Maiden pays tribute to original singer Paul Di’Anno in concert after his death: ‘An amazing voice’

Iron Maiden sent a screaming shout-out to original lead singer Paul Di’Anno — who died at 66 Monday of undisclosed causes — in concert Tuesday night. The tribute to Di’Anno — who fronted the metal band on its first two albums, 1980’s “Iron Maiden” and 1981’s “Killers” — came during a show at Xcel Energy Center … Read more

Airbnb offers Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ house to rent for $7 per person

Airbnb offers Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ house to rent for  per person

Prince fans will be given the opportunity to live how the iconic music star lived, for a small fee. Lisa and Wendy of The Revolution band have restored Prince’s childhood home in Minneapolis, Minnesota and are making it available on Airbnb from October 26 to December 14.  Over the 25 consecutive nights, fans will be allowed to book a one-night … Read more

Deep-fried ranch a big hit at Minnesota State Fair: ‘I wanted to hate it’

Deep-fried ranch a big hit at Minnesota State Fair: ‘I wanted to hate it’

With the Minnesota State Fair in full swing, one particular food item has proven to be a hit: deep-fried ranch.  Served at Lulu’s Public House, the deep-fried ranch has drawn lines hundreds of people deep, as customers – perhaps out of curiosity – wait for the fair dish that has gotten everyone talking.  Described by … Read more

Country singer Carly Pearce lashes out during concert: ‘Get the f—k out of my show’

Country singer Carly Pearce lashes out during concert: ‘Get the f—k out of my show’

Country singer Carly Pearce eviscerated a heckler last week while performing at WE Fest in Minnesota, giving the man an earful before kicking him out altogether. Video shared to TikTok captured the heated incident and showed a man being escorted out of the Soo Pass Ranch, where the festival was held.  “Get out of my show,” the 34-year-old … Read more

Meet Jon Savitt, comedian who made Anthony Edwards’ ‘Bring ya ass’ line a Minnesota viral sensation

Meet Jon Savitt, comedian who made Anthony Edwards’ ‘Bring ya ass’ line a Minnesota viral sensation

Jon Savitt had never done anything like this before, but he knew it was a meteoric moment for Minnesota. Savitt, a 32-year-old comedian who lives in Denver and grew up outside of Minneapolis in St. Louis Park, has gone viral after a surreal sequence of events involving a TNT postgame interview where Anthony Edwards told … Read more