It turns out invasive goldfish in a metro lake make a nice snack for the less picky animals at the zoo. Less work flexibility means more working moms are making big life changes. Plus, we find out if the 40th annual Farm Aid concert really does help farmers. And this year a famous son joins the lineup.

Read more about discarded pet goldfish in Lake Cornelia, women leaving the workforce and everything you need to know about attending (or viewing) Farm Aid 2025.

This week our guests are intern Sofia Barnett, economic reporter Emma Nelson, and business reporter Brooks Johnson.

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Palmer’s Bar is closing after an incredible 119-year run. There’s no replacement but we’ve got some ideas for your new favorite dive bar hangout. Workers are heading back to downtown Minneapolis, and our food team has the ultimate food and drink guide! Plus, we ask the burning question: are campfires still worth it?

Read more about bars that might stand in for Palmer’s, eating in downtown Minneapolis and the debate about campfires.

This week our guests are music critic Chris Riemenschneider, food and drink reporter Joy Summers, and freelance writer Tim Gihring.

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Two Star Tribune photographers share the stories behind the images they took after the shooting at Annunciation school. Plus, why the biggest fans of the young adult romance series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” are also the least likely. And music critic Jon Bream shares some star-studded stories as he celebrates his 50-year career writing about the world’s most famous musicians.

View some of Rich and Liz’s photos from the Annunciation School shooting here, read more about “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and check out Jon Bream’s music criticism.

This week our guests are photojournalists Richard Tsong-Taatarii and Liz Flores, columnist Laura Yuen, digital designer Anna Boone and music critic Jon Bream.

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