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  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    "Fifty Shades of Grey" most popular book in Hennepin libraries, banned in Fond du Lac

    Forbes calls it "Mommy Porn," citing the controversial book's erotic scenes and perceived demographic -- largely married women over 30.Yet according to the New York Times, E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" is "the most popular book in circulation" in the Hennepin County Public Library system. Meanw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Best Buy founder Richard Schulze stepping down as chairman in wake of CEO scandal

    This morning, Best Buy announced that founder Richard Schulze is stepping down as chairman in the wake of the scandal surrounding former CEO Brian Dunn.The announcement comes after an independent investigation into the Dunn scandal found that Schulze "acted inappropriately" when he first heard about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    The Onion is Minnesota's most influential news site, study finds

    ​We really don't know what to think about this, so we'll just put it out there: According to Forbes, The Onion is Minnesota's most influential news site.Minnesota is one of three states to hold that... distinction, the other two being Wisconsin and New Mexico. Nationally, USA Today is the most inf ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2012

    Klobuchar, Franken aim to crack down on oil speculation

    ​Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken are sponsoring legislation aimed at reigning in oil speculators. The average price of gas in Minnesota around $3.73, and similar pump pain being felt throughout the country, there's pressure on lawmakers to do something, anything, to bring prices down.A group of liber ... More >>

  • News

    March 14, 2012

    Vikings stadium proposal isn't for the "people"

    Six myths the mainstream media perpetuates

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Twin Cities one of America's 10 best metros for runners, says Forbes

    ​Spring has arrived in the Twin Cities, which, for many of us, means canceling gym memberships and getting our butts outside for some sun-soaked exercise.This will come as no surprise to those who have gotten in the habit of using the Twin Cities' beautiful trails, but according to a new list comp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Target pulls "stalker" Valentine's Day cards in response to social media outrage

    ​Target pulled "stalker" Valentine's Day cards from shelves in response to an anti-making-light-of-stalking campaign led by Ginger Lee.Yes, that Ginger Lee -- the same former porn star who brought down U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner after it came to light that the two had exchanged sexual e-mails with e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Sherwin Shayegan, Piggyback Bandit, is in Minnesota

    Shayegan is one frickin' bizarre individual.​Sherwin Shayegan is a serial piggybacker known as the Piggyback Bandit. And he has been spotted in Minnesota.Shayegan, 28, likes to show up at high school sporting events and jump on the players' backs. He is not shy about this -- his Facebook page asks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    The best and worst things about Minnesota [GRAPHIC]

    ​It seems like there's another "city superlative list" every week (the latest making the odd claim that we're the "13th most lesbianish"), so we decided to try to put them all together into one comparative infographic.These studies are popular with readers, hence their proliferation. Many of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    Forbes: T-Wolves worst NBA team for the money

    Forbes quantified the pain Wolves fans have felt since KG was traded.​These days, things are finally looking up for the Timberwolves.The team just signed all-star forward Kevin Love to a 4-year extension, Ricky Rubio has been as good as anyone could've hoped, and after a road win last night agains ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    Best Buy is America's 6th most hated company, says 24/7 Wall St.

    Best Buy: More hated than Walmart? 24/7 Wall St. thinks so.​Best Buy has been receiving a lot of negative publicity lately, and that trend continued when 24/7 Wall St. published its list of the 10 most hated companies in America.Using an algorithm including factors like consumer satisfaction, cust ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2012

    Best Buy: On the road to extinction?

    Best Buy has been beseiged by bad news this holiday season. ​Could one of the Twin Cities' largest companies be on the road toward ending up in the tar pit of retailers along with Circuit City and Ultimate Electronics?Possibly. A Forbes piece published yesterday makes a strong case that Richfield- ... More >>

  • Movies

    November 2, 2011

    Eddie Murphy in Tower Heist

    Movie doesn't amount to much but steals a lot of laughs

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2011

    Toby Keith tops Forbes' "Highest-Paid" list

    Photo by Nikki MillerGimme fifty mill and I'll sell you a Ford pickup truck!​No, he didn't out-earn Lady Gaga, who topped Forbes' list of highest-paid celebrities, but at his $50 million to her $4.5 billion, Toby Keith was at the top of the list of country artists, thanks in part to his chain ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Barbara Carlson Gage are the richest Minnesotans

    Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Barbara Carlson Gage: Professional daughters.​Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Barbara Carlson Gage have done pretty well in what's called the "daughter business." The two women, heiresses to the Carlson hospitality fortune, are the richest people in Minnesota, according to Forbe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Minnesota got poorer last year

    This, for those of you who have forgotten, is what money looks like.​Hey, Forbes -- maybe it was a "banner year" for the richest people in the United States, but how 'bout a little something for the rest of us? Minnesota's income dropped about $1,000 per household in 2010, according to a new data ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    Minnesota Vikings 28th-most valuable NFL team

    Sorry Donovan McNabb, we're still not worth a damn.​The Minnesota Vikings are worth a lot compared to, say, a car, or a turkey sandwich. But compared to other NFL teams, they're not doing well.Just in time for tonight's opening kickoff of the NFL season, Forbes Magazine has compiled its annual ran ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Twins are second worst team for your buck in MLB

    You'd be happy too if you got paid $23 million.​The Minnesota Twins are the second worst team in Major League Baseball on value-per-dollar, according to a new Forbes Magazine study. The rankings, which compare payroll and success, put the Twins 29th out of 30 teams, ahead of only the Chicago Cubs. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    NBA locks out players, Rubio and Timberwolves cool their heels

    Hey Ricky, how do you say "lockout" in Spanish?​The Minnesota state government wasn't the only thing that shut down at midnight last night. An hour earlier, at 12:01 Eastern time, the NBA entered a lockout that could postpone next season, if not cancel it altogether. As the existing collecti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2011

    Jason Kubel keeps it in the park

    The man who hit the first homer at Target Field is now eschewing the long ball.​ Jason Kubel has been one of the bright spots on an anemic Twins team. His stats have placed him squarely on baseball's leader board: a .347 batting average, .390 on-base percentage, and a .520 slugging percentage ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Minnesota billionaires listed by Forbes

    Let's consider trading places.​This news makes us want to go out and rent "Trading Places" all over again. Forbes is out with its list of the world's most wildly wealthy tycoons. Itfigures there are 1,210 billionaires in the world, worth a total of $4.5 trillion -- a figure that beats the gro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Men's Journal names Minneapolis one of America's coolest cities

    Minneapolis makes the grade.​Yesterday we found out we lived in the best American city to find a job. Today, Minneapolis is the "Best Place to Live in a Big City Designed for Getting Outside," according to Men's Journal. Not a bad week so far. Especially since last month we were named one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Minneapolis is the best American city for finding employment

    mattlawsFind work here.​All you people without a job, take note: Forbes magazine has named Minneapolis the best city in the country for finding a job. We can hear you sharpening pencils for those job application forms right now.

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    Scott Walker tanking in another Wisconsin poll [UPDATE]

    Scott Walker is falling in the polls.​There's more bad poll news for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who insists he's going to stand firm in his budget battle to strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights. Rasmussen Reports is out with a new survey of Wisconsin voters showing that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Minneapolis ranked 10th most dangerous city in America

    Andrew CiscelThe 10th most dangerous city in America?​We're so used to the Twin Cities placing high in national rankings of one sort or another that a new survey from U.S. News brought us up short: Minneapolis is tied with Cleveland - Cleveland! - as the 10th most dangerous city in America.

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2011

    Twin Cities job market named among best in U.S. by Forbes

    Andrew CiscelFind work here.​The headlines never seem to let up about the crappy American economy, and how tough it is to find a job. But Forbes is out with a new list today that says Minneapolis and St. Paul have the fourth-best job market of any major city in the country. The best was Wash ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Twin Cities way more relaxed than the rest of America

    Photo: MuladProof that Twin Citians know how to relax.​We do stress out over things here on the tundra. Look at the Vikings, for crying out loud. Or Michele Bachmann. And don't even get us started on the fact that we have yet another election recount with national import on our hands. But com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2010

    Have you any faith left in the Timberwolves?

    A new season opens for the 'Wolves and sixth straight losing campaign appears inevitable.

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Minnesota 15th on Forbes' Best States For Business

    Photo: bsabarnowlMinnesota or South Dakota? We know where we'd rather live.​We're happy to land in the upper third of Forbes Magazine's rankings of states that are good for business. But our joy is marred by the fact North Dakota beat us out. Is a desolate stretch of frozen tundra really a b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Rainforest-lovers hang from Minneapolis skyway

    Image from Rainforest Action NetworkWho knew showing your rainforests love meant hanging from a skyway?​If your commute through downtown Minneapolis was a little bit slow this morning, blame it on the rainforests. That's right. Four activists hung from the skyway at 3rd Street and 5th Avenue thi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2010

    Minnesota Vikings dropping in value

    Will the Purple head West to some fancy new digs?​There's another warning sign that we'd better figure out a way to keep the Vikings in Minnesota. The value of the team has dropped 7 percent compared to last year in a new survey of NFL franchises. The sobering news comes via Forbes magazine's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Twin Cities No. 1 in U.S. for working women in Forbes survey

    Screen grab via ForbesForbes rates us tops, but gives Seattle some love​We'd like to get more excited about Forbes Magazine naming Minneapolis-St. Paul tops in its Best Cities for Working Mothers survey, but we're a bit miffed. If we're so great, how comes the magazine goes and prints a photo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Minneapolis among Top 5 cities for young professionals

    Bring us your fancy college degrees and maybe we'll give you a job​Attention yuppies: Wondering where to put that freshly minted college degree to work? Forbes Magazine says Minneapolis is the third best place place in the country for you -- if you're tough enough to endure our winters and the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    Lanesboro, Minn. named one of America's Prettiest Towns

    Photo by Mulad​We've already told you to check out Lanesboro on a perfect summer weekend, but now America is catching on to our little gem near Rochester. We named Lanesboro the Best Day Trip in our "Best of" issue last year. Lanesboro's also been named on the America's Prettiest Towns list in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2010

    Minnesota Twins are worth what?

    ​TheYankees they're not: The Minnesota Twins are worth $356 million, according to some new numbers from Forbes magazine. That's up from $44 million when Carl Pohlad bought the team in 1984. Sound like a lot of money? Consider this: The Yankees top the Forbes rankings with a value of $1.6 bill ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    Minneapolis third-best U.S. city in which to earn a living

    That is, according to Forbes.

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2009

    Twin Cities ranked 3rd best in U.S. for working moms

    So says Forbes, which rated America's 50 biggest cities. The survey ranked us No. 1 in the quality of health care and schools.

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2008

    10/29 Morning Must Reads: Tom Petters, identity theft, get out the vote

    So says Forbes, which rated America's 50 biggest cities. The survey ranked us No. 1 in the quality of health care and schools.

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2008

    Forbes to Vikings: You're Still Worthless

    So says Forbes, which rated America's 50 biggest cities. The survey ranked us No. 1 in the quality of health care and schools.

  • News

    August 22, 2007

    Everything We Know About Security Is Wrong

    So says counterterrorism contrarian Bruce Schneier. And the transportation security administration is listening.

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2007

    5/8 Morning Communiqué

    So says counterterrorism contrarian Bruce Schneier. And the transportation security administration is listening.

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2007

    4/26 Morning Communiqué

    So says counterterrorism contrarian Bruce Schneier. And the transportation security administration is listening.

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2006

    8/8 Morning Communiqué

    So says counterterrorism contrarian Bruce Schneier. And the transportation security administration is listening.

  • Columns

    May 3, 2006

    Free Will Astrology

    So says counterterrorism contrarian Bruce Schneier. And the transportation security administration is listening.

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2005

    Forbes: Twin Cities crack top 20 for biz and careers

    So says counterterrorism contrarian Bruce Schneier. And the transportation security administration is listening.

  • News

    January 29, 2003

    Pushing Tin

    Nestled in the middle of the Twin Cities, the tiny trailer-park city of Hilltop (pop. 766) has been getting shoved around since the day it was born

  • Books

    February 10, 1999

    Mark Dery: The Pyrotechnic Insanitarium: American Culture on the Brink

    Nestled in the middle of the Twin Cities, the tiny trailer-park city of Hilltop (pop. 766) has been getting shoved around since the day it was born

  • News

    February 12, 1997

    Personality Crisis

    Recovered memory Doc's license is suspended -- five years later.

  • News

    October 16, 1996

    When the Music Stops

    Recovered memory Doc's license is suspended -- five years later.

  • News

    June 12, 1996

    A Stake through the Heart of Three Gorges:

    A Global Win for Greens

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