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2012 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Of Sadness and Hope: Images from the Northside Tornado

  published January 11, 2012

  When a tornado ripped through Minneapolis's north side last May, over 200 residents were displaced. And while the state allocated $1 million for... More >>

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  Superbowl parties, free whiskey and hot dogs: Freeloader Friday

  published Feb 03, 2012

  Looking for something to do that won't break the bankr Nomad World Pub will be Superbowl tailgating this weekend with a bocce tournament and music on Sunday. O'Gara's will be celebrating the reopening... More >>

• Trivia Mafia's 5th Anniversary Party

  published January 25, 2012

  Over the past five years the folks at Trivia Mafia have repeatedly proven that Minnesotans have an insatiable hunger for pub nights filled with... More >>

• 19th Annual Henna Party

  published January 25, 2012

  At this party hosted by Jawaahir Dance Company Studio Theater folks will celebrate Middle Eastern culture with food, artistry, and dance. The... More >>

• Winterfest mit Euro Dance Party

  published January 25, 2012

  This Saturday, the Germanic-American Institute invites folks to enjoy wintertime with two shindigs. The day kicks off with a family-friendly tent... More >>

• Art Sled Rally

  published January 25, 2012

  It's nearly impossible to have a bad time while watching some silly contraption try to make it down an icy hill. And it's even more fun if you are... More >>

• Resident Artists VIII: In Process

  published January 18, 2012

  Most of the time, fans of art see only the final product. Rarely do artists lift the creative curtain to reveal the process that took them from... More >>

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  Kick.Stand.Press: 100 Creatives

  published Jan 30, 2012

  Number 44: Kick.Stand.Press City: Minneapolis, MN Years spent living in MN:The current bout is 2.5 yearsAs anyone who has ever spent time watching HGTV knows, a good wallpaper job can make or break a ... More >>

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  Pleasure Principle, Saint Paul Winter Carnival: Freeloader Friday

  published Jan 27, 2012

  This weekend is a great week for free winter festivals. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival started up this Thursday, so the capital city is bustling with activities including free sporting events, ice sc... More >>

• U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

  published January 18, 2012

  On its official website, the seventh annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships boasts that it celebrates the sport "the way nature intended." Meaning,... More >>

• 92 KQRS Classic Rock Art Show

  published January 18, 2012

  Now in its seventh year, the "92 KQRS Classic Rock Show" is a four-day gallery/pop-up shop exhibiting and selling photography, memorabilia, gig... More >>

• 5th Annual Global Soup Cook-Off

  published January 18, 2012

  It makes sense that January would be National Soup Month. It is, after all, one of the coldest months of the year, and soup is perhaps one of the... More >>

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  Mighty Swell pop-up shop plans special his and hers events

  published Jan 24, 2012

  Fashion can be fleeting, sometimes literally. This can be said of Mighty Swell, a sporadically open shop specializing in vintage and retro wares. These special events are curated by Meghan McAndrews a... More >>

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  Frank Gaard: 100 Creatives

  published Jan 23, 2012

  Number 45: Frank Gaard City: Minneapolis Years spent living in MN: 45 yearsFor the past 40 years, notorious artist Frank Gaard has added a healthy dose of color, criticism, and humor to the local cr... More >>

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  'Minnesota Original' features Rebecca McDonald, CP assistant web editor

  published Jan 23, 2012

  Minnesota Original is a weekly Twin Cities Public Television program that highlights creative folks in the local community. Past shows have included musician Jeremy Messersmith, hip-hop/spoken-word pe... More >>

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  Pond hockey, Broadway fashion: Freeloader Friday

  published Jan 20, 2012

  Even though the weather looks like it will remain frigid through this weekend, there's still plenty of fun free things to do out in the great outdoors. Or, find something cozy inside. This edition of ... More >>

• Fire and Ice

  published January 11, 2012

  Over the next three days, renowned glass artists Karen Willenbrink and Jasen Johnsen will be teaching folks the techniques necessary to create... More >>

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  DreamHaven Books and Comics moving to an online business model

  published Jan 17, 2012

  While True Colors Bookstore will most likely be closing in the coming months, DreamHaven Books and Comics will also be closing its doors as well. However, the store isn't disappearing completely, as ... More >>

• Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival Poster Celebration

  published January 11, 2012

  The 126th annual Winter Carnival won't be here for another two weeks, but that doesn't mean Minnesotans can't start celebrating a little early. At... More >>

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  Cocktail history, Art Shanty Project: Freeloader Friday

  published Jan 13, 2012

  Despite the cold, this weekend is filled with tons of free stuff to do. For example, after taking a year off the Art Shanty Project is returning to Medicine Lake with shanties offering fashion, live ... More >>

• Marrow

  published January 4, 2012

  This Sunday, bar and restaurant Republic at Seven Corners will be hosting an art party. The show, titled "Marrow," will feature the large-scale... More >>

• Snocross Racing & Freestyle

  published January 4, 2012

  With the cold weather and likelihood of snow to soon be on the tracks, horse racing at Canterbury Park is currently on hiatus. But that doesn't... More >>

• Better Beer Society's Brown Bag Blind Taste

  published January 4, 2012

  Can you pick your favorite brew out of a lineup? How much does the label on a bottle inform and/or hinder your palate? These are questions that... More >>

• Stick Em Up

  published January 4, 2012

  To some, stickers are merely kids' stuff, be they gold stars earned for top grades or scratch 'n' sniffs traded as currency on the playground. But... More >>

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  Lutefisk Sushi: Now podcasting

  published Jan 09, 2012

  Folks who love local comics already know all about the Lutefisk Sushi series, an anthology published sporadically featuring Minnesota cartoonists. The most recent issue, Lutefisk Sushi D, was a bento... More >>