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15 gorgeous GIFs from Soundset 2013

Soundset 2013 was the biggest of them all. With 28,000 bodies in attendance and Snoop Dogg gracing the stage, Rhymesayers Entertainment showed unprecedented growth for the sixth running of their yearly rap extravaganza at Canterbury Park.And what better way to capture the spirit and randomness of So ... More >>

Atmosphere at Soundset, 3/26/13

AtmosphereSoundset, Canterbury ParkSunday, May 26, 2013Soundset has come a long way from its humble origins in the shadow of the Metrodome back in 2008. Skyrocketing ticket sales -- reportedly 28,000 this year -- and a subtle demographic shift over its six-year run have allowed Rhymesayers to grow a ... More >>

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Soundset 2013 lineup: Atmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Mac Miller & more

"If we keep outdoing ourselves, who am I going to be playing after next year? Kanye?" was what Atmosphere rapper Slug said about last year's impressive Soundset lineup. Well, Soundset 2013 didn't get Mr. West, but it did land the G-funk legend Snoop Dogg. (Although, isn't he going by Snoop Lion thes ... More >>

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13 gorgeous GIFs from Warped Tour 2012

See Also:Review: Vans Warped Tour at Canterbury Park, 7/8/1215 gorgeous GIFs from River's Edge Music Festival 201210 gorgeous GIFs from Rock the Garden 2012This is Warped Tour 2012 on photo-multiplying steroids, so it's completely legal. Photographer Erik Hess (slideshows here and here) hit Canterbu ... More >>

Aesop Rock's "ZZZ TOP" video a mini martial arts masterpiece

See Also:Review: Soundset 2012 at Canterbury Park, 5/27/12There's good news for the Aesop Rock fans who've been impatiently itching for a follow-up to 2007's None Shall Pass: By all indications so far, Skelethon is going to be well worth the five-year wait. Aesop Rock's newest video, "ZZZ TOP," pr ... More >>

Pat Garofalo, author of Racino legislation, says 'Racino is dead'

Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, is now betting against slot machines at the state's horse-racing tracks.Garofola authored racino legislation last session, but has recently had a change of heart. Racino supporters wanted slot machines installed at Canterbury Park and Running Aces, Minnesota's two ... More >>

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Canterbury Park, back from shutdown, hosts food truck and wine festivals

Canterbury hosts two upcoming foodie events. ​Canterbury Park is making up for time lost during the state shutdown by hosting two foodie events next month. On Saturday, August 13, Canterbury is rounding up a whole host of mobile kitchens for a Food Truck Festival to feed race-watchers. Partic ... More >>

Vans Warped Tour 2011 at Canterbury Park, 7/10/2011

Photos by Nick Wosika​Warped Tour 2011July 10, 2011Canterbury Park, ShakopeeGive me your tired, your cynical youth, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...and gather them all at Canterbury Park for Van's Warped Tour.  Despite the government shutdown and races being cancelled, the sche ... More >>

Vans Warped Tour 2011 lineup released

​The sun is out this Monday morning, making it a fine time to start daydreaming about all the festivals coming to town this summer. In addition to Soundset -- which is announcing its lineup shortly this morning -- the Vans Warped Tour has unveiled the lineup for its stop at Canterbury Park on July ... More >>

Soundset 2011 returns to Canterbury Park May 29

​The Rhymesayers-organized Soundset hip-hop festival will return to Canterbury Park this year on May 29, according to a flyer posted by RSE promotions and marketing manager Jake Schaefer this afternoon. Schaefer says we can expect a line-up announcement this coming Monday, March 28, with a fan pre ... More >>

Dance Band, Sex Ed Rocks: Freeloader Friday

Tracy O via Flickr.com​This week we have literary readings, free concerts, movie screenings, art happenings, and more. Take a look after the jump.

Art by Curtiss A, Wants vs. Needs: Freeloader Friday

Art by Curtiss A​It's another strong weekend for free stuff to do. There's dance parties like Wants vs. Needs, and parties including the Red Stag Block Party. Music and art will collide with a gallery show featuring Curtiss A, and the Soap Factory hosts an expo dedicated to the best in comic, zine ... More >>

Uptown Art Fair, Lutefisk Sushi D: Freeloader Friday

Mykl Roventine via Flickr.com​ Do you like art festivals? We have about 30 happening this weekend. Do you like free music? Yeah, we have that too. How about hot, molten iron? Yep. A giant board game bigger than the people in it? That's happening too. It's an epic week for free stuff happening in M ... More >>

Footloose, Red Hot Art Fest: Freeloader Friday

Mykl Roventine via Flickr.com​Being broke is never a problem with Freeloader Friday. In this edition we have tons of really cool stuff to do. Including experimental theater, steampunk art, several art festivals, and a very special screening of Footloose. Be sure to practice your "seven degrees of ... More >>

Urban Cowboy, Minne-Motor Fest: Freeloader Friday

​ (Pictured: Past entrants hope to achieve flight for Red Bull's Flugtag)This week we have multiple CD-release shows, an art fest on the north side, and some DIY flying machines that will (most likely) crash into the Mississippi.

Peep show art, Twin Cities Zinefest: Freeloader Friday

​ (Antigravity by Violeta Rotstein. Featured at the "Soo Fuze" gallery show at the SooVAC) This week we've got an ongoing party celebrating pop punk, a day-long zinefest, dragon boat races, and a naughty art show at Cult Status Gallery.

Fourth of July, Ten Second Film Fest: Freeloader Friday

​Fourth of July weekend promises to be a good one. This week in Freeloader Friday we have free fireworks, free film fests, free events for families, and more.

Pride festivities, the art of Doomtree: Freeloader Friday

​(Photo by -Marlith-)This weekend we've got an art show dedicated to Doomtree, Pride celebrations, and a chance to win a year's supply of Bell's beer.

Lilith Fair announces local band, charity winners

​In anticipation of their July 18 stop at Canterbury Park, the organizers of the Lilith Fair conducted a local talent search, soliciting songs from area bands via the music networking site OurStage. The winner for the Twin Cities date is Minneapolis two-piece Bella Ruse, who will kick off the day' ... More >>

Nerd Party, Public Display of Affection Night: Freeloader Friday

​(Find out what's on top and bottom of this image at "Exquisite Robot." Artwork by Rogue Citizen)It's an insanely awesome weekend for free stuff. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have a dance night that encourages bold displays of affection, a party celebrating nerds, art that features both ... More >>

Soundset 2010: What to Watch

P.O.S at Soundset 2009Photo by Denis Jeong Plaster​Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and that means it's time for Soundset 2010 to take over the parking lot of Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Every year, the annual Rhymesayers-sponsored hip-hop festival features a mix of local heroes, classic legends, ... More >>

MPR open house, artwork by John Lennon: Freeloader Friday

​(Image by The Cleveland Kid) This week in Freeloader Friday we have artwork by John Lennon, a road trip to Elk River, and tons of weekend festivals.

Lyn-Lake Street Fest, Coney Island art: Freeloader Friday

​(This guy escaped from Coney Island) This week we have gallery show homage to Coney Island, a benefit for MN Fashion, and free music at the Triple Rock.

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Canterbury Park revamping to accommodate more festivals

​Shakopee racetrack and events center Canterbury Park is developing a new 28-acre site on the north end of its property that owners say will allow them to host more events like this summer's Soundset (May 30), Lilith Fair (July 18), and Warped Tour (August 1)."The new location will help to minimi ... More >>

Soundset 2010 promo video released

Hip-hop festival Soundset (winner of this year's Best Festival award in City Pages) has just released a promo video for its 2010 lineup, which is taking over Canterbury Park on May 31. Tickets are on sale now; head over to SoundsetFestival.com for more information.

Andrew W.K., Riverboat Gamblers, Dillinger Escape Plan coming to Canterbury for Warped Tour

Photo by Ben ClarkAndrew W.K. at SXSW 2010​The Twin Cities date for the 2010 Vans Warped Tour has been announced: The tour will stop at Canterbury Park on Sunday, August 1, with a few unexpected names like Andrew W.K. and the Alkaline Trio thrown in amongst a smattering of pop-punk bands. See belo ... More >>

Atmosphere, Method Man & Redman to headline Soundset '10

​The lineup for this year's Soundset has been released, and Rhymesayers bigwigs Atmosphere will headline once again with a slew of openers, including Def Jam duo Method Man & Redman, the Hieroglyphics crew (Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Casual, and Pep Love), and Rhymesayers art ... More >>

Kelly Clarkson, Heart, Metric, Mary J. Blige coming to Canturbury Park for Lilith Fair

The festival will come to Minnesota on July 18.

Rock For Pussy, Animal Collective, and more

Live Racing

Blaine's Blazin' Fourth Firework Spectacular

Farmers' Fourth of July

Minneapolis Red, White, and Boom

Canterbury Park Fourth of July

Powderhorn Park's Fourth of July Celebration

Independence Day

Drawing Dead

Tony Tran and Laura Xiong started out as small-time gamblers. Then they became lovers. And then her husband turned up murdered.

Canterbury Park:
feeling strangely fine

Labor of Love

You Are Here

Ah, the fall rituals of the Prairie!

Poker Faces

Looking for a painless way to lose your shirt? Head down to the Canterbury Card Club, where bad luck comes in spades, some lucky schmo is always raking in all the chips, and even if you win the house takes its cut.

A Horse by Any Other Name

The betting favorite in the upcoming Run for the Roses is undefeated--and somewhat politically incorrect.

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