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Blacks in Minnesota 8 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana than whites, study says

Whatever the reason, Minnesota cops are far more likely to arrest blacks for pot possession than whites, according to a new study by the ACLU.SEE ALSO: Mark Hamburger's MLB career derailed by pot; he now lives in parents' Shoreview basementAccording to the study, blacks were nearly eight times as li ... More >>

Mark Dayton signs gay marriage bill into law

Gov. Mark Dayton signed the gay marriage bill on the Capitol steps Tuesday evening, officially making Minnesota the 12th state to allow same-sex couples to wed. Thousands gathered on the Capitol lawn on this sweltering evening to witness the historic moment, many wearing orange t-shirts -- the colo ... More >>

Bipartisan medical marijuana bill to be introduced today at Capitol

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle will introduce companion bills to legalize medical marijuana today at the Capitol.SEE ALSO: MNGOP spent $10,500 on study that supports legalizing medical marijuana According to a press release distributed by the pro-marijuana law reform group Minnesotans for Co ... More >>

After long negotiations, Star Tribune Guild approves a new contract

After over 2,000 days without a raise, members of the Star Tribune Newspaper Guild will see their chant -- "Show us the green in 2013" -- answered. On Wednesday, the union approved a new contract. See Also: - Star Tribune Guild workers rally outside of the newspaper's headquarters - Star Tribune Gui ... More >>

Star Tribune Guild workers rally outside of the newspaper's headquarters

Late Tuesday afternoon, about 135 people gathered outside the entrance of the Star Tribune's downtown headquarters.They carried posters proclaiming "Show Us the Green in 2013" and "Re$tore Our Pay"; they wore green ribbons next to stickers emblazoned with a sneezing green face, marked "PTO makes us ... More >>

Norm Coleman rules out run against Dayton, takes shot at GOP's "purity police"

Earlier this year, Minnesota Republicans said they wanted to see Norm Coleman challenge Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014. They won't get their wish.SEE ALSO:-- Norm Coleman on Michelle Obama's Oscars appearance: Obamas "owe Hollywood so much" -- Norm Coleman's "shadowy" American Action Network under fire fo ... More >>

Gay marriage bills reportedly to be introduced this week

A big step in Minnesota's remarkably quick march toward marriage equality will reportedly happen this week. During a conversation with WCCO's Esme Murphy yesterday morning, Sen. Scott Dibble, D-Minneapolis, said he plans to introduce a gay marriage bill this week.SEE ALSO: Dayton's State of the Stat ... More >>

Super Bowl Snacks: Local takeout options for game day

Last week we have a run-down of some of the best wings around town, but if you're looking for something other than sauce-slathered chicken (okay, there's some more of that on this list too) to serve at your game-day party, plenty of restaurants are offering their catering services over the busy week ... More >>

Vikings stadium e-pulltabs: Per-machine revenue falling far short of expectations

When the plan was approved last May, officials expected the e-pulltabs funding the $348-million state portion of the Vikings stadium to generate $100 million a month. But from their September 18 debut through the end of last year, e-pulltabs generated just $4.1 million -- total.SEE ALSO: Vikings sta ... More >>

Vikings stadium bill receives final legislative approval; Mpls City Council vote last step

Rejoice, Vikings fans! A bill for a new NFL stadium in Minneapolis today surmounted its last legislative hurdles -- final approvals by the House and Senate following the completion of the conference committee's work early this morning.The bill now heads to Gov. Mark Dayton, who, as one of the new st ... More >>

In scene reminiscent of Breaking Bad, St. Paul police bust mobile meth lab

In Breaking Bad, Walter and Jesse begin their meth-cooking career by cooking in the back of an RV in New Mexico.The hit show may have inspired copycat cookers right here in the Twin Cities, as St. Paul police yesterday arrested two men suspected of cooking meth in the back of an SUV.Following up on ... More >>

Gov. Dayton using veto pen to hold line against ALEC-drafted legislation

So far this legislative session, Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed 12 bills. Seven of them were originally drafted by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).According to MinnPost, five of the vetoed ALEC bills would have reduced corporate exposure to lawsuits and potential damages in Minnesota. ... More >>

Gov. Mark Dayton signs bill to limit Civilian Review Authority's power

It's official: Come August, the power of the Minneapolis Civilian Review Authority will be downgraded. Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill into law Thursday that restricts the civilian oversight board's ability to make a "finding of fact" in police misconduct cases. The CRA will now only be able to mak ... More >>

Bill strengthening sex offender notification law has bipartisan support

​Legislators will hold a special meeting today in hopes of closing a loophole in the state's sex offender notification law.Current law mandates that communities are informed when offenders leave prison. But there is no notification requirement when offenders leave state hospitals for halfway house ... More >>

Vikings stadium: Parking lot naming rights centerpiece of Ramsey County's revised plan

Minnesota VikingsIn another step toward a dystopian future, Ramsey County wants to sell parking lot naming rights.​First we had the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Then, in order to capitalize on revenue from naming rights, we had Mall of America Field at the Metrodome.Soon, if Ramsey County officia ... More >>

NFL: No Los Angeles Vikings in 2012

​We've been hearing for months about how the Vikings' expiring Metrodome lease means it's urgent for lawmakers to get a stadium deal done early this legislative session.Los Angeles is ready and willing, so goes this logic, to have the team play in the Rose Bowl for a couple years while a new stadi ... More >>

What restaurant are you dying to try in 2012?

​It's a new year, and there is no dearth of new restaurants opening in the Twin Cities. In 2011, we anxiously awaited the arrival of the Kickstarter-funded Donut Cooperative, welcomed Steven Brown and the fabulous Tilia, and covered every move made by the Dayton brothers as they prepared to l ... More >>

Bachelor Farmer hires new pastry chef, loses sous chef

The Bachelor Farmer has ladies coming and going​The Bachelor Farmer has been garnering raves from around the Cities, from four stars from Rick Nelson at the Star Tribune to Best New Restaurant awards.  Just try to get a 7 o'clock dinner reservation and you'll see just how beloved the Dayton b ... More >>

WOMN: Women in Minnesota Design

The Bachelor Farmer, a first look

Photos courtesy of The Bachelor Farmer​Footfalls on wooden planks led to the front door of The Bachelor Farmer, a new restaurant that softly opened last week.  It was before business hours and a knock on a locked door is answered by two immaculately dressed young men, "Hello, I'm Eric," he ex ... More >>

Minnesota senators not accepting their salary: The full list

​​Yesterday, we rolled out a list of all 48 House representatives who've refused their wages as long as there's a government shutdown. Today, we bring you the senators. And there aren't a whole lot of 'em.

MnDOT worker bares chest to protest shut down: Photo Of The Day

One man is standing up against the shutdown.​There's been a lot of frustration in Minnesota today over the government shutdown. The whole thing is kind of ironic. Lawmakers who campaigned on the mantra of job creation have now put tens of thousands of state employees at risk for losing the jo ... More >>

Republicans demand special session to deal with budget

​With just 10 days to go until a possible state government shutdown, top GOP leaders are asking Gov. Mark Dayton to call a special session to deal with the state's $5 billion budget deficit. House Speaker Kurt Zellers says it's time. Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch says that state legislator ... More >>

Read Mark Dayton's State of Emergency declaration

Tony WebsterThe governor declares a state of emergency.​Gov. Mark Dayton has signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency following Sunday's tornado in north Minneapolis, keeping the state's emergency response program in force, and moving the state one step closer to securing outsi ... More >>

Chip Cravaack stunned: Not everyone on Iron Range is a tea partier

Aren't we all Americans here? Not on the Range.​It's no wonder Republicans in control of the Legislature want to gerrymander our congressional districts to get Chip Cravaack off the Iron Range. When he shows up there, he draws rabid crowds - and not the good kind of rabid. That's hardly the k ... More >>

Swede Hollow Cafe's Caramel Roll: 100 Best Dishes, No: 50

Michelle Leon​And here we at the half-way point on our 100 favorite dish countdown, and this one is so very sweet, a caramel roll that was born in our dreams.

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George Soros hosting Mark Dayton fundraiser with Bill Clinton

Photo: WikipediaGeorge Soros, moneybags.​George Soros, the fantastically rich financier and current muse of Glenn Beck's darker paranoias, is all set to host a fundraiser for not-yet-Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton in New York on Dec. 12. Former President Bill Clinton is the guest of honor. Dayton ... More >>

Jamie Lidell, Ra Ra Riot and more

Tangletown Gardens farm dinner showcases two California stars

Lisa GulyaA recent Tour de Farm dinner​This Sunday, another fabulous farm dinner takes place--this time Tangletown Gardens Farm brings two of California's best chefs to the Midwest for a farm-to-table dinner of epic proportions. Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, founded by Chef Alice Walters ... More >>

DEMO New Year's Day Showcase

Top 5: Best local restaurant names

We've compiled some of the Twin Cities' quirkiest, most endearing, and annoyingly addictive (to say) restaurant names.

Drink of the Week: The Strip Club's Cobra Kai

Learn the way of the fist with The Strip Club's Cobra Kai, this week's Drink of the Week.

The Strip Club gets a shout-out from Bon Appetit

Heartless Bastards

Strip Club serves up meaty hedonism

Enjoy the pleasures of the flesh in St. Paul

San Antonio PD officers plan to file suit against McManus

Splitsville?

When R.T. Rybak brought Bill McManus to town to head the MPD, both men talked big about reforming the troubled department. But when the chief ran into political resistance, some say, the mayor blinked. Now their relationship has hit the skids, and the fut

This thing's gonna blow!

And Then There Was One

Rybak picks a reformer for the MPD

Tinsel Town

Merry materialist Karal Ann Marling unwraps a century of loot and lore

Let the Good Thymes Roll

Dog day afternoons: Teeny handbags, lutefisk jokes, and the virtues of loose tea

The Heart of the Heartland

Aquatennial hits Minneapolis where we live

Artists of the Year

Framed, penned, screened, danced, sung, shot, delivered: City Pages lauds the artistic creations of 1999

Good Touch, Bad Touch

Produced and abandoned, the made-in-Minnesota wrestling comedy The Naked Man falls into a Hollywood sleeper hold

DIFFA Umbrellas event raises $20,000

Slow Boil

The janitors are just the latest low-visibility sector of the state's educational infrastructure to fall through the cracks.

BEGGAR THE QUESTION

Last Friday, on a balmy afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, our thoughts turned to spring,

HOLY SHOPPING!

"Look What Scrooge Has Found...The Perfect Christmas Present!"

Downtown Blues