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When will gay marriage be legal in Minnesota?

After 42 years, the same-sex marriage debate in Minnesota might finally come to a close

Henry Rollins at Fitzgerald Theater, 9/27/12

Henry Rollins Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul Thursday, September 27, 2012Henry Rollins' spoken word appearance at the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday night was funny, sad, tense, energetic and probably at least mildly offensive to some. (His repeated use of the word "faggot," used while illustrating hi ... More >>

The Best of SXSW Music: Wednesday 3/14/2012

​If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the bright, scintillating chaos, Village Voice Media's roving musi ... More >>

Five interesting revelations from the New Yorker profile on Michele Bachmann

Michele Bachmann is worth 8,700 words?​Michele Bachmann is the subject of a gigantic profile in the current issue of the New Yorker. As one of the craziest members of congress comes under the careful eye of political reporter Ryan Lizza, a few interesting new stones got turned over. Mainly, the st ... More >>

Tim Pawlenty Episode III: Revenge of the Tea Party [VIDEO]

VisionquestT-Paw releases the trailer for his third movie, and this time it's personal.​With their third installment, T-Paw's media shop is really getting the hang of these widescreen campaign ads movie trailers, with their sweeping landscapes, pumping fists and fluttering flags. Next up, Ep ... More >>

Teacher Diane Cleveland's rights violated by Human Rights department

Photo: dave mcmtDiane Cleveland had a right to privacy, a judge says.​Anoka-Hennepin teacher Diane Cleveland's privacy rights were violated when her name was made public by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights during its investigation of comments she made about a straight student's perceiv ... More >>

Teachers accused of gay slurs against student on leave, won't start school year

The two Anoka-Hennepin teachers accused of using gay slurs against a student based on his perceived sexuality are on leave and won't start the school year.

Student harassed by teachers for perceived homosexuality speaks out

The district is paying his family a $25,000 settlement in the case and the student, Alex Merritt, is speaking out in hopes of helping others come forward about harassment in the classroom.

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

Lovable duo makes art that's unpolished and berserkly intense

Free Will Astrology

Culture Jones

Bill T. Jones breathes life into his influences

Ask Google, bonus round:
Who's your iconic daddy?

Song of Pet Rapists

Cal Hopkins Amish Armada hold forth on the evils of modern music and technology

Purple Mountain Majesties

"American Sublime" looks at the spacious skies and gathering storms of the beautiful landscape painting

The Body

The Broadway musical Jesse Ventura never wanted you to hear

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Major-Party Status

Local Libertarians gathered at Mystic Lake Casino to fine-tune their message, play the slots, and practice the Ransberger Pivot

Nicotine Fit

He's been thrown out of court on his ear, but Roger Conant is still railing about the legal fees from the tobacco settlement

Folding Chair

Five years ago Joel Sisson's blend of art, social work, and lawn furniture was the talk of the town. Now the founder of the Green Chair Project is sitting on a pile of dreams and unpaid bills.

Log Cabin Fever

Gay Republicans invite themselves to the party

Who's Zooming Who?

A documentary retrospective of the Maysles Brothers puts the focus on both sides of the camera

A Separate Peace

When Trip Shakespeare broke up, Matt Wilson marched off to war against his muse. Five years later, this exacting songwriter returns from the front with his first solo album.

Blood, Sweat, and Supper

One week on the evisceration line

Storming 807

Bob Rose's run at empty libraries, boring classes, and the "pampered elite."

Rule of the Bone

After a century of hoarding American Indian remains, scientists are being forced to return their specimens. But the bodies may not go back into the ground without a fight.

Sir Duke

Affirmative Action: Director Bill Duke on the set of Hoodlum.

Anarchy From Outer Space

Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! throws a cream pie in the face of our independence.