Dinah Shore

Ten facts 'bout Minnie Pearl on her 100th birthday

For over fifty years she was an integral member of the Grand Ole Opry, and today, Minnie Pearl would have been 100 years old. In honor of the most beloved character in country music this side of Little Jimmy Dickens, here are ten essential facts you should know about the Gossip from Grinder's Switch ... More >>

Zombie sounds: Nellie McKay at the Dakota

Linger Awhile

Larry Malmberg's 60-plus years as Minnesota's Accordion King

Please, Daddy, Don't Get Drunk This Christmas

...and stop smoking crack with Leon Spinks, plus other tales of blue yules past

Golf Outings

In the promotion and growing success of women's golf, lesbians have always played a part. But only two female pros have come out as gay in the '90s, and local lesbian golfers are careful not to rock the boat for recognition.