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Gimme Noise

4:00 pm
May. 25, 2012
Grolar Bears release album inspired by fictional "Blaxpoitation" movie
By Youa Vang
The Grolar Bears, like many musicians, face an overwhelming choice of sounds and instruments laid out before them, yet the 19-piece Minneapolis band was able to hone down their sound and has lat... More >>

The Blotter

2:47 pm
May. 25, 2012
Single-sort recycling coming to Minneapolis
By Aaron Rupar
Sick of sorting your recyclables into more categories than you can keep straight? 'Paper, plastic, glass, coarse, smooth.... ah, forgot it, it's going in the trash!'Those frustrations will soon b... More >>

The Hot Dish

2:30 pm
May. 25, 2012
Best of Hot Dish: May 21-25, 2012
By Michelle Leon
It was another glorious week at the Hot Dish, brimming with the latest in Twin Cities food and drink news. Here are a few of the week's top stories as you prepare to enjoy the extra-long weeken... More >>

The Blotter

1:50 pm
May. 25, 2012
Native Mob member allegedly threatens rape of woman to pay off boyfriend's debt
By Andy Mannix
A man identifying himself as a debt collector for the Native Mob allegedly threatened to rape a woman at gunpoint if her boyfriend didn't pay up, according to the Mille Lacs County Attorney's Off... More >>

Gimme Noise

1:45 pm
May. 25, 2012
Kristoff Krane releases Fanfaronade this Saturday
By Lars Larson
Related: Eyedea 4 Africa benefit coming to Turf Club in JuneYeah, yeah, Soundset is this weekend. We see the tweets, the likes, and even the cover of this magazine. But in case you need a break or... More >>

The Blotter

1:37 pm
May. 25, 2012
Mpls's Tyrone Higgins uses his ex as punching bag; six domestic violence charges in year
By Aaron Rupar
Minneapolis resident Tyrone Higgins allegedly broke his ex-girlfriend's arm in her St. Paul apartment after getting upset with her last Sunday, and has been charged with third-degree assault and ... More >>

Gimme Noise

1:30 pm
May. 25, 2012
Get Cryphy crew drops Soundset artists mix, DJing afterparty
By Erik Thompson
With Soundset about to go off on Sunday at Canterbury Park, it's time for all of the online debate and heated discussions about the local hip-hop scene to grow silent in favor of the music itself,... More >>

The Blotter

1:01 pm
May. 25, 2012
Michael Brodkorb lawsuit costs state $46,150 so far
By Gregory Pratt
Michael Brodkorb's lawsuit against the state of Minnesota has cost the state $46,150 so far, according to the Associated Press. Brodkorb was fired by the Senate last December after his girlfrien... More >>

Gimme Noise

12:30 pm
May. 25, 2012
Xavier Marquis on clean living and hip-hop -- album release at Triple Rock tonight
By CP Staff
By Allegra OxboroughXavier Davis sometimes Facebook-likes comments on Lupe Fiasco's page, a tactic he uses to turn strangers on to his own music. Performing under the name Xavier Marquis, Davis i... More >>

The Hot Dish

12:28 pm
May. 25, 2012
Lowertown plans for new bars, bakery, and restaurants
By Emily Weiss
It's a Saturday morning after a successful trip to the St. Paul Farmers Market. You got your fresh flowers, snap peas, and bunches of basil, but now you've worked up an appetite and are craving a... More >>

The Hot Dish

11:59 am
May. 25, 2012
Aldi workers schedule vote to join labor union
By Gregory Pratt
A dozen workers at a St. Paul Aldi store have formally filed for an election to join UFCW Local 1189, according to union organizer Curtis Neff.The workers, at 2005 Suburban Avenue, are scheduled ... More >>

The Blotter

11:57 am
May. 25, 2012
Vikings stadium receives final approval from Minneapolis City Council on 7-6 vote
By Aaron Rupar
Kevin Reich, in the end, didn't want to risk going down as the man who ran the Vikings out of Minnesota.The drama is done, folks. This morning, on a 7-6 vote, the Minneapolis City Council gave fi... More >>

Dressing Room

11:45 am
May. 25, 2012
RetroRama in review: Modern designers combine politics and fashion
By Nicole Crosbie
Walking into RetroRama, an annual evening of retro fashion and fun at the Minnesota History Center, felt like stepping back in time. Attendees were invited to dress up for the event, and they ... More >>

The Hot Dish

11:35 am
May. 25, 2012
Trinh Catering food truck hits the streets
By Joy Summers
Like gophers on a golf course, the trucks keep coming. This most recent arrival that we tracked down is the berry-red Trinh truck. Specializing in sandwiches and boba tea, it also has fresh sprin... More >>

Gimme Noise

11:00 am
May. 25, 2012
Truthbetold on Tribe & Big Cats! next record, Soundset strategy
By CP Staff
By Mike MaddenRelated:How Rhymesayers set up the Soundset FestivalOne of the groups set to make their Soundset debut this year, the duo of the Tribe and Big Cats! was born out of a somewhat unlik... More >>

The Blotter

10:54 am
May. 25, 2012
Occupy Homes successfully defends foreclosed Mpls home against 4 a.m. eviction raid [PHOTOS]
By Aaron Rupar
At about 4 a.m. this morning, Hennepin County deputies descended on the 4044 Cedar Ave. S. home of Alejandra and David Cruz in an attempt to evict residents and protesters from the foreclosed hom... More >>

Gimme Noise

10:15 am
May. 25, 2012
L'Assassins: "No attitude would be kind of boring, wouldn't it?"
By Loren Green
It's been a busy spring for L'Assassins. The rising four-piece group recently dropped their first 7" and CD EP, played with legends Nikki Corvette and Ronnie Spector at the Girls Got Rythym fes... More >>

Gimme Noise

10:00 am
May. 25, 2012
Chuuwee on Watching the Throne, his Soundset approach
By CP Staff
By Mike MaddenRelated:Bambu on the L.A. riots' 20th anniversary, his Soundset debutTraveling from his native Sacramento to take over Shakopee, Chuuwee might be the best bet among this year's Sou... More >>

The Hot Dish

9:41 am
May. 25, 2012
Muddy Waters' new bar and happy hour are an Uptown classic
By Keane Amdahl
Muddy Waters2933 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis612. 872.2232; Muddy Waters websiteHours and details: Every day from 3-5 p.m.$2, $3, and $4.50 select pintsWines by the glass, ranging from $2.50 to $4... More >>

Gimme Noise

9:30 am
May. 25, 2012
M. Ward at First Avenue, 5/24/12
By Erik Thompson
M. WardFirst Avenue, MinneapolisMay 24, 2012M. Ward took his fans on a tour up and down the radio dial, both past and present, during his vibrant 90-minute set at First Avenue. His classic, timel... More >>

The Blotter

9:18 am
May. 25, 2012
Locker-room phone photo of Lakeville middle schooler reportedly shared among students
By Aaron Rupar
Give rambunctious adolescents camera phones what do you get? A big, messy scandal, that's what!Numerous students at Lakeville's Century Middle School have been suspended after a student snapped a... More >>

Gimme Noise

9:05 am
May. 25, 2012
Eyedea 4 Africa benefit coming to Turf Club in June
By Reed Fischer
The mother of Micheal "Eyedea" Larsen has partnered with local Minnesota non-profit Moving Forward Africa to stage a benefit show at Turf Club next month. According to Matthew Ylvisaker, presiden... More >>

Dressing Room

8:45 am
May. 25, 2012
Behind the Soundset cover
By Mike Kooiman
This week's cover by multimodal artist Adam R. Garcia was an extension of his original graphics, which were designed for last year's Soundset Festival. See how his process transformed the ... More >>

The Hot Dish

8:26 am
May. 25, 2012
Sofitel Minneapolis celebrates National Cheese Day with free cheese
By Heidi Fellner
Broadening your knowledge of international cheeses can be a very enjoyable--but very expensive--project. And with over 670 recognized types of cheese, it's hard to know where to start without gett... More >>

The Blotter

7:53 am
May. 25, 2012
Twin Cities 4th-most peaceful metro; Minnesota 4th-most peaceful state, study finds [GRAPHICS]
By Aaron Rupar
It doesn't always seem like it, but Minnesota is one of the most peaceful places in America.That's the conclusion emerging from the Institute for Economics and Peace's United States Peace Index 2... More >>

Dressing Room

7:45 am
May. 25, 2012
Cult Sisters, Memory Lanes Block Party: Freeloader Friday
By Jessica Armbruster
Memorial Day weekend is upon us. And while many folks will be hanging with friends and family while grilling in the backyard, there's still plenty of fun things to do this weekend that will get y... More >>

Gimme Noise

7:30 am
May. 25, 2012
The Cavalier Crooks on Southern rock tradition and Tombstone Bullets
By Youa Vang
On their new album Tombstone Bullets, The Cavalier Crooks have produced an album that grabs hold with dusty, writhing fingers, and won't let go. It's rare to find a band that manages to wholly ... More >>

The Blotter

7:08 am
May. 25, 2012
Jim Graves, Democratic challenger to Rep. Michele Bachmann: The City Pages interview
By Aaron Rupar
Jim Graves is coming for you, Michele Bachmann. During an interview with City Pages, Graves -- a wildly successful businessman who created the AmericInn motel chain before founding his luxury-foc... More >>

The Blotter

2:23 pm
May. 24, 2012
Wright County's handling of Brooklyn Park murder suspect "insane," says Ron Rosenbaum
By Aaron Rupar
Wright County's controversial handling of Eddie Mosley's rape charge may have had deadly consequences.Last month, Mosley, 34, received a summons in the mail at his St. Louis home informing him he... More >>

The Hot Dish

1:47 pm
May. 24, 2012
Kevin VanDeraa returns to TV's 'Cupcake Wars' Sunday
By Heidi Fellner
It takes a certain kind of sadomasochism to return to Cupcake Wars not once but twice. But Kevin VanDeraa, previous Cupcake Wars champion and owner of Cupcake Bakery in Prospect Park, couldn't re... More >>
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