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Larry Craig says sex fiasco was gov't business, wants to pay legal bills with campaign cash

Folks gave dough to GOP Sen. Larry Craig because they believed in his politics and wanted to help continue his career in the U.S. Senate. Instead, they might end up paying lawyers to argue that Craig really does have one of the widest bathroom stall stances known to man.SEE ALSO: Larry Craig airport ... More >>

Michele Bachmann is the most beautiful elected official in Washington, says The Hill

SEE ALSO:-- Jim Graves' new ad hits Michele Bachmann for "her McCarthy-style witch-hunt"-- Is Michele Bachmann's "tar baby" blast of President Obama a racial slur? [VIDEO]That Marcus Bachmann sure is one lucky guy. According to The Hill, his wife is the most beautiful elected official in Washington. ... More >>

Star Tribune, sportswriters sure love their "call to arms" cliché

Star Tribune Twins beat reporter La Velle E. Neal III has a piece out this morning headlined, "Twins putting out a call to arms." Seems our hometown heroes face "the daunting task of rebuilding its starting pitching," through the draft or whatever machinations General Manager Terry Ryan can impleme ... More >>

John Medeiros, Amy Koch gay apology author, answers his critics

​John Medeiros -- who sarcastically apologized on behalf of the gay community to former Minnesota Senate Majority Amy Koch for ruining her traditional marriage and causing her to cheat with a subordinate staffer -- has written another letter revealing his intentions and answering his critics."Firs ... More >>

Pete Dexter lets it bleed

Hard at work on his eighth novel, Deadwood author still packs a punch

Worst food products of the year

The KFC Double Down: And they get worse. Much worse.​It's hard to imagine that food hasn't been invented or combined in every possible combination by now, but humans are still managing to create unique new variations on things to eat or new ways to employ food. But for every delicious new idea ... More >>

Prince Welcomes New Jersey 2 America at the IZOD Center

Photo by Nicole Ankowski for the Village Voice​Prince's Welcome 2 America "tour" (he's playing in New Jersey and New York) kicked off last night in East Rutherford, New Jersey's IZOD Center (like the pants, yes...and no, it's doubtful the Minnesnowta Yoda's full-length purple leather coat will be ... More >>

Randy Moss to Jets in epic switcheroo? [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Randy Moss will play for the Tennesee Titans.Randy Moss may soon be wearing a New York Jets uniform​Media outlets are reporting that Randy Moss was in New Jersey yesterday meeting with the Jets organization.If the rumor bears out, and the New York Jets pick up Randy Moss on the waiver wir ... More >>

New York Daily News tweaks Twins: Minny "mouse"

NY Daily News: Cocky.​The New York Daily News front page predicted an "E-Z Pass" for the Yankees over the Twins in the ALDS earlier this week. Today, the headline writers struck again: "Pettitte turns Minny into a mouse." "The Yankees beating the Twins is not really news anymore," scribble ... More >>

New York Daily News predicts Yankees "E-Z Pass" over Twins

Ouch​A great, big Bronx Cheer for the New York Daily News today, where the back page of the sports section declares: "E-Z Pass." "Bad news: Yanks must go on the road for playoffs. Good news: They play the Twins."

Tim Pawlenty tries to blame Barack Obama for BP debacle

Screen grab via GMATim Pawlenty talked politics on "Good Morning America"​He got to mix wonk with wisecracks last night on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart, but this morning, Gov. Tim Pawlenty put on a necktie and did a little breakfast-time jousting with "Good Morning America" host George St ... More >>

George W. Bush "miss me yet?" billboard derails day for MPR's Bob Collins

When the Drudge Report linked to a post about the billboard, his phone began to ring incessantly and comments below the post turned vile.

Joe Basel brags on Facebook about date with Scott Brown's daughter

Dates with a senator-elect's daughter. Busted by the FBI. The former University of Minnesota-Morris student gets around.

Viagra soup: Mmmm Mmmm wood?

If you had $32, what would you buy? Would Viagra soup be a contender?

Prince returns to Minnesota, Jacques Lemaire deals with devils

Both men famous for Wild antics

Charlie's Angel Farrah Fawcett dead at 62

Farrah Fawcett has passed away after a long cancer battle.

Diablo Cody gets Megan Fox topless... OMG

Diablo Cody managed to get super-sex kitten Megan Fox topless for her upcoming movie "Jennifer's Body". You've got to do something to get people to see a movie about a possessed cheerleader.

Mpls woman launches online support group for Madoff victims

Screwed by Madoff? Feeling helpless, depressed, or just plain pissed off? You might want to check out this website.

Who's to Blame?

In the wake of the I-35W bridge collapse, it's time to take a hard look at the politicians and policies that may have contributed to the disaster

11/28 Morning Communiqué

9/28 Morning Communiqué

10/25: Morning Communique

Rove/Plame: "I'm very concerned it could go very, very badly."

Daily Newspaper Circulation Drops Dramatically

Strib posts biggest circulation gain of top 20 dailies--at one-third of 1 percent

Daily newspaper circulation drops dramatically

"She called senior military officers 'dude.'"

Congress on steroids

Blood on the Tracks

Godard scours our bombed-out library to find 'Notre musique'

Rot Never Sleeps

W gets in deeper on the guard question; The cover-up's the thing

Nashville Skyline, Nashville Fortress

Now that Music Row has gone mainstream, an industry insider describes the nation's newest company town.

Minneapolis Confidential