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Illinois pokes fun of Minnesota for possible Franken win

Thanks, Illinois -- but who is your governor, again?
EMILY KAISER

All embarrassment aside, this might make for an interesting six years. But even Illinois is laughing? Wait, really?

Eazy E: The Ouija Interview

Reaching beyond the grave to the realest MF'in G of all
DAVID HANSEN

Freelancer hitz a nerv with the l8, gr8 gangsta rapper.

The Twin Cities' best places to renounce those foolish New Year's vows

It's time to rethink the wisdom of depriving ourselves come January
CP STAFF

Let's face it: The party's over and the hangover has begun. So why not soothe it with some great food?

Best Friends Forever's 'realistic' bond transcending indie rock

Lovable duo makes art that's unpolished and berserkly intense
KATHRYN SAVAGE

Minneapolis's indie-rock Best Friends Forever bandmates Jessica Seamans and Briana Smith have earned the title.

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The Blotter

Jon Stewart: Hey Minnesota, how hard is it to count to 3 million? by Emily Kaiser

The Daily Show's Jon Stewart took his own shot at Minnesota, at least sort of complimenting us as being one of the "smart states".

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Star Tribune buyout list released, MinnPost vultures start to circle by Emily Kaiser

Strib graphic.jpg It's a sad day for local journalism as 23 buyouts in the Star Tribune newsroom are announced.

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A lift in the fog by Benjamin Polk

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The Timberwolves have won four games. In a row.

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Minnesota winter beauty by Emily Kaiser

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There's nothing that says Minnesota winter more than a giant melting spot of yellow snow.

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David Carr assures us (or not) that journalism is important by Emily Kaiser

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The latest from our favorite former Minneapolis journalist David Carr gave us new hope that journalism is a fundamental part of society and will never disappear. Just kidding.

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Gimme Noise

Flyer of the Week: Benefit for Chad Weis by Andrea Swensson

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Mason Jennings, Haley Bonar, Cloud Cult, Trampled by Turtles, and the Pines will perform to raise money for the ailing sound engineer.

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The Popstream: R.I.P. Ron Asheton by Nate Patrin

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Remembered: one of the most abrasive and primally heavy guitarists to come out of the '60s.

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Eazy-E: The Ouija interview by David Hansen

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Freelancer hitz a nerv with the l8, gr8 gangsta rapper.

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The Hot Dish

Now open: Tiger Sushi by Rachel Hutton

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If you haven't been to the new Uptown outpost yet, here's a look inside.

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Bugs in your food by Rachel Hutton

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The FDA is finally requiring food manufacturers to label colorants extracted from dried cochineal bugs.

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Brits declare Bachmann one of top five ugly Americans

Brits declare Bachmann one of top five ugly Americans

Is our crazy congresswoman really the shame of the nation?

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Paperwork, schmaperwork: Tossed county records leave tenants in the cold

Hennepin County housing court destroys files to detriment of local renters

By Bradley Campbell

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