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Gimme Noise
8:00 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Concert promoter Sue McLean has died
By Reed Fischer
Sue McLean, an independent Twin Cities concert promoter, passed Friday afternoon after a battle with cancer. Any regular show-goer in the region has attended countless shows booked by McLean over ... More >>
The Hot Dish
3:04 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
10,000 Minutes of Minnesota Craft Beer 2013: Weekend Events
By Tatiana Craine
Finally, it's Friday, it's the start of Art-A-Whirl, and it's time to celebrate the end of Craft Beer Week with a cold brew or two... or more. With dozens of events, tappings, and releases going ... More >>
The Blotter
2:30 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
MNGOP Sen. Pratt: Gay marriage ceremony had nothing to do with move to lock Senate doors
By Aaron Rupar
Just as Tuesday's marriage equality bill-signing ceremony was about to begin, a group of MNGOP senators invoked an obscure rule to lock the Senate doors. The upshot was that some gay marriage-su... More >>
The Blotter
1:39 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
MN tea party group asks members to pray for George Soros's conversion to Christianity
By Aaron Rupar
Well, this is weird. The Alexandria Lakes Area Tea Party is asking members to pray "perhaps more than once a day" for the conversion of liberal financier George Soros from atheism to Christianit... More >>
The Blotter
12:49 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Same-sex couples might have to wait just a little longer to wed in Minnesota
By Andy Mannix
Since Gov. Mark Dayton signed the gay marriage bill into law Tuesday, same-sex couples around the state have already begun planning their weddings, many hoping to wed the day the law goes into ef... More >>
The Blotter
12:27 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Police release sketch of man who allegedly attempted to abduct girl near Lake Calhoun [IMAGE]
By Aaron Rupar
Earlier this month, three men allegedly attempted to abduct a 13-year-old girl just blocks away from Lake Calhoun. The men fled the scene after the girl screamed, and no arrests have been made.T... More >>
Dressing Room
12:15 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Best of Dressing Room: May 13-17
By Jessica Armbruster
Folks in the Twin Cities are always up to something exciting. Here are some of Dressing Room's top stories from last week:-- Mother Nature is pretty weird. Last weekend, ice was doing incredibly... More >>
The Blotter
12:12 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Argument at Buffalo Wild Wings led to Reynold Pratt allegedly brandishing knife at bar
By Aaron Rupar
One unfortunate patron got a whole lot more than wings, beer, and sports during a recent trip to Buffalo Wild Wings. SEE ALSO: Buffalo Wild Wings' profits are blazin' On Monday, Reynold Pratt's a... More >>
Gimme Noise
12:00 pm
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Bassgasm 9 lineup announced
By Reed Fischer
Bassgasm is back for its ninth offering -- the second and final installment of 2013 -- on July 13. The five-stage electronic music event takes over every inch of First Avenue with 70-plus acts to ... More >>
Dressing Room
10:59 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Walker Art Center announces its 2013-14 performing arts season
By Jessica Armbruster
If one thing is guaranteed each year, it's that the Walker Art Center will bring an eclectic and challenging variety of performances to its space. This morning, the modern-art museum announced... More >>
Dressing Room
10:21 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Top life lessons learned from The Sandlot
By Patrick Strait
Whether you love or hate baseball, summer, or growing up, one thing goes without saying: The Sandlot is one of the greatest movies ever made.The coming-of-age tale about a group of young bros play... More >>
Dressing Room
10:02 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
The 12 best things about gay marriage in Minnesota
By CP Staff
On May 13, 2013, Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage, and we couldn't be prouder of the people of Minnesota who helped make this historic day possible. To celebrate this... More >>
The Hot Dish
10:00 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Best of Hot Dish: May 13-17, 2013
By Michelle Leon
We hope this lovely spring week has been treating you real fine. Here's a little of what's happening in Twin Cities' food and drink news from this week's Hot Dish. ... More >>
The Blotter
9:52 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Watch the Dark Clouds storm Minneapolis [VIDEO]
By Andy Mannix
This week's cover story follows the history of the Dark Clouds, Minnesota United FC's diehard soccer supporters. On May 4, we met the Dark Clouds at the Nomad World Pub as they prepared for Mi... More >>
The Hot Dish
9:15 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Mr. Mustachio's, a food truck chat
By Joy Summers
Things are always changing out on those mean streets of Minneapolis, and the street-eats cuisine is constantly evolving. Trucks and trailers come and go (mostly new ones keep coming). One truck ... More >>
The Blotter
9:13 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Austin Aries, TNA wrestler, receives "severe fine" for crotch thrusting female announcer [VIDEO]
By Aaron Rupar
Austin Aries grew up in Milwaukee but is billed as being from Minneapolis and has spent lots of time here wrestling on the independent circuit. His rise from relative obscurity in the Midwest to ... More >>
The Hot Dish
8:02 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Burch's steak: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 5
By Joy Summers
Oh, glorious hunk of charred beef. No matter what the health-food wonks say, there is a time and place for a primal hunk of red meat. No matter the reason or heft of your red-meat desire, Burch... More >>
Gimme Noise
8:00 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Street artist Deuce 7: I absolutely hate Shepard Fairey
By Lars Larson
Deuce 7 is a different breed of gallery artist. He's too busy to get his picture taken, and he'd rather hop trains across the West. Or head to Vancouver to meet women, or spend an afternoon gettin... More >>
Dressing Room
7:53 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Puppies, yoga, Como Ave. Jug Band: Freeloader Friday
By Jessica Armbruster
Thanks to Art-A-Whirl, there are tons of gallery happenings this weekend. But there are also many other things to do, including a Hmong storytelling/film fest, a handful of street festivals, o... More >>
The Blotter
7:35 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Michele Bachmann worried the IRS might function as Obamacare death panels [VIDEO]
By Aaron Rupar
In the wake of revelations the IRS improperly targeted tea party groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax exempt status during the last election cycle, Michele Bachmann is worried the ... More >>
Gimme Noise
6:00 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Walker Art Center's 2013-14 music lineup
By Reed Fischer
Never doubt the power of the Walker Art Center to bring together one of the most intriguing assortments of performance art in the region. The gallery's 2013-14 season is no exception.Some of the h... More >>
The Blotter
5:30 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
Twin Cities one of the youngest (in spirit) metros in the country, study says
By Aaron Rupar
According to RealAge Test data, Twin Cities residents are some of the healthiest, most rested, and calm people in the country.SEE ALSO: Minneapolis has one of the nicest tree canopies in the cou... More >>
Gimme Noise
5:00 am
May. 17, 2013
Minneapolis News
MIA's Summer Party lineup features Doomtree and Morris Day & the Time
By Erik Thompson
After the overwhelming success of Dessa's intimate show at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts back in February, the talented songstress is now set to bring her entire boisterous Doomtree crew to p... More >>
The Blotter
2:18 pm
May. 16, 2013
Minneapolis News
MNGOPers blocked some senators from attending marriage equality bill signing [VIDEOS]
By Aaron Rupar
Yesterday, Sen. Scott Dibble, D-Minneapolis and chief sponsor of the gay marriage bill signed into law by Governor Dayton on Tuesday, criticized his Republican colleagues for using an esoteric ... More >>
Gimme Noise
12:00 pm
May. 16, 2013
Minneapolis News
Art-A-Whirl 2013 music lineups at 612Brew and Indeed Brewing announced
By Erik Thompson
The stellar music lineup at the 331 Club this weekend certainly isn't the only thing worth seeking out at this year's Art-A-Whirl. In addition to the fine locally created original artwork on off... More >>
The Hot Dish
11:41 am
May. 16, 2013
Minneapolis News
Brainstorm at Butcher & the Boar: A bigger, better drink of the week
By Kelly Moritz
Brainstorm Butcher & the Boar $10 "Quality over quantity" is the name of the game in fine dining, small plates and subtle taste, restraint and dainty plating. But with bold flavors and portio... More >>
Dressing Room
11:26 am
May. 16, 2013
Minneapolis News
Star Trek: A film-by-film primer
By Patrick Stephenson
In a sci-fi scene overrun with pessimistic -- often apocalyptic -- visions of humanity's future, Star Trek has illuminated the dystopic darkness for almost 50 years.Created by Gene Roddenberry, ... More >>
The Hot Dish
10:21 am
May. 16, 2013
Minneapolis News
Cafeteria in Uptown opens Sky Bar this weekend
By Emily Weiss
Patio season is in full swing and now that we've had steady days of sun and higher temps, some of the more elaborate, full-service rooftop bars are finally opening for the summer too. Uptown Caf... More >>
Dressing Room
10:13 am
May. 16, 2013
Minneapolis News
Art-A-Whirl: 7 things not to be missed
By Sheila Regan
It's that time of year when northeast Minneapolis goes nuts with art, music, and activities as studios and buildings open their doors. There's always fun stuff to see and do at Art-A-Whirl, ... More >>
The Hot Dish
9:35 am
May. 16, 2013
Minneapolis News
Butcher and the Boar has new beer garden happy hour-hours
By Keane Amdahl
It seems as though every time we take a peak at what the folks over at Butcher & the Boar are up to, they've got something pretty cool up their sleeves. This time Chef Jack Riebel and ... More >>
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Dark Clouds: Embedded with Minnesota's misfit fans Dark Clouds: Embedded with Minnesota's misfit fans
By Andy Mannix

It’s not quite noon, and the Nomad World Pub is getting rowdy. Minnesota’s most diehard soccer fans — some of whom have already been here for hours — are knocking… More >>

The life of Lizz Winstead The life of Lizz Winstead
By Olivia LaVecchia

It's a Saturday afternoon at Café Maude, and Lizz Winstead is discussing the finer points of a Bloody Mary with a waitress. "All you need to spice it up is horseradish,… More >>

The CC Club: An oral history The CC Club: An oral history
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The CC Club has long been a drinkers' haven in south Minneapolis, a dim intersection of different scenes and people from across the city. Few establishments in the Twin Cities… More >>

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