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St. Paul Saints present Count von "Re"Count by Emily Kaiser

Greetings! It is I, the Count. You are just in time to count ballots with me.

[Nov 21, 05:49 PM | Comments (0)]

11/21 Week in Review by Emily Kaiser

Once again, the epic Senate recount dominated the news this week despite no real excitement. You should still know the play-by-play so we've got it.

[Nov 21, 05:00 PM | Comments (0)]

Rybak loves Obama finger puppets, breaking rules in malls by Emily Kaiser

Rybak gets a child-like excitement when he fines, you've guessed it, Barack Obama finger puppets!

[Nov 21, 04:21 PM | Comments (0)]

Take down your campaign signs... or else by Emily Kaiser

OK, you've had a whole week after the 10-day mark to take down your political campaign signs in your front yard and you still haven't done it.

[Nov 21, 03:51 PM | Comments (1)]

Give RNC arrestees your sympathy, cash by Emily Kaiser

If you feel any sympathy for the protesters arrested during the Republican National Convention, perhaps it's time to help them with their court bills.

[Nov 21, 03:17 PM | Comments (1)]

Weekend Checklist by David Hansen

stnnng.jpgSTNNNG, The Trashmen, AC/DC, and Vampire Hands. It's like the Winter Olympics, only everyone gets gold medals.

[Nov 21, 05:39 PM | Comments (1)]

Dub Trio blazing their way to the Varsity Theater by Jen Boyles

dubriothumb.jpg They've formed a band that traffics in the twin pillars of stoner music, reggae and metal. Get to know Dub Trio this weekend. Preview by Ian Traas

[Nov 21, 04:04 PM | Comments (0)]

Calexico to paint southwestern sunsets at the Fine Line by Jen Boyles

cal2thumb.jpgCalexico is not an indie band for your snotty little brother. Preview by Ian Traas

[Nov 21, 04:03 PM | Comments (0)]

Drink of the week: The Ivan Putski by Michelle Leon

turkey.and.maude.001.jpgTry this variation on an old classic.

[Nov 21, 11:59 AM | Comments (0)]

Local D'lish: North Loop's favorite general store by Roseanne Pereira

DSCF0185%282%29.jpgAttention sufferers of farmers' market withdrawal: we have found you an antidote.

[Nov 21, 09:49 AM | Comments (0)]

News

Blotter

MNIndy: Thanks for helping elect Obama, you're fired

MNIndy: Thanks for helping elect Obama, you're fired

Minnesota Independent tells writers Dems the breaks

News

Reunited Somali families stranded after crackdowns

Feds making family reunions not so sweet

By Conrad Wilson

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to "Strike Anywhere"

Feature

The Green Institute faces possible foreclosure after 15 years

It was ahead of its time, but now the nonprofit has a looming debt problem

By Beth Walton

Special Reports

Music

Gimme Noise

Absent Arch love that dirty basement sound

Absent Arch love that dirty basement sound

New album combines polished folk and lo-fi charm

By Andrea Swensson

Music

Unapologetic Pop

Local indie band Mighty Fairly find joy in the lighter side of life

By Michael L. Walsh

5ingles

The Songs We Can't Escape

By Ray Cummings

CD Reviews