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Willie Nelson is 80

Willie Nelson neither looks nor seems 80 years old. This is an age reserved for, well, old people. The unhip, those not in-the-know, not totally with it. And yet, Willie turns 80 today. What's his secret? We doubt it's the weed -- sorry -- but think that it likely has more to do with his totally Z ... More >>

Top 13 country songs about whiskey

Today's a big day in whiskey history. As legend tells it, it was on this day in 1983 that Merle Haggard set a new world record for purchasing the largest round of whiskey, after buying 5,095 shots of Canadian Club at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth at an appearance to promote his "C.C. Waterback" du ... More >>

Ten George Strait songs that define his 30-year career

In a press conference streamed live last week from his website, country legend George Strait announced his farewell tour, aptly coined "The Cowboy Rides Away Tour." Is he sick? Don't think so. Gettin' too old? Nah, some of the old fellers still touring have got at least two decades on him. Wants to ... More >>

The Fracking Fiasco

America's latest gold rush portends the greatest environmental disaster of a generation

Minneapolis music scene named second-best in the U.S.

​The helpful folks at Livability.com have chosen "Top 10 Cities With the Best Music Scenes Outside of Nashville NYC and LA," and trusty Minneapolis came in second. It does not seem as if Howler's Jordan Gatesmith or people who went to Jane's Addiction at the Brick were polled for this, but it's st ... More >>

Savannah Jack, ex-wrestling champ, dies

Ex-wrestling champ Savannah Jack died last week. Savannah Jack, whose real name was Savannah "Ted" Russell, played football for the University of Minnesota and was a star wrestler for a brief period of time in the 1980s. He wrestled for the Universal Wrestling Federation from 1986 to 1987, a time w ... More >>

The Melismatics redefine their sound on their new album, 'MANIA!'

​The Melismatics' songs aren't simple at all.  They're intricate, jumping from one thought to another, and yet, they're easily adaptable to the most conservative of ears.  This, of course, is the Minneapolis band's cardinal accomplishment.Listening to their new album, MANIA!, can be comp ... More >>

Rick Perry's "Texas miracle" is a fantasy

The GOP presidential candidate's claims don't hold up

Wall of Shame

CNN, USA Today, and other media organizations got fooled

Medtronic at center of human head shipment flap

Photo:istolethetvWhere's it headed?​This story from Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal turned our heads not once but twice. First because a shipment of about 60 human heads destined for Minneapolis-based Medtronic's Fort Worth, Texas, offices was held up at the Little Rock, Ark. And we're ... More >>

Naked News

Forging a fast track to the front page

Minneapolis-St Paul rated cleanest metro by Travel & Leisure

It's a clean machine​"Maybe it's the eight miles of covered skyways that keeps trash off the streets and parks," writes Travel and Leisure magazine. "(Or maybe it's an out-of-sight, out-of-mind thing.) Regardless, America's Favorite Cities survey takers voted the Twin Cities as the country's c ... More >>

Ex-wrestling champ Savannah Jack living quiet life in Minneapolis

Now-handicapped UWF title holder says he had the time of his life

Steve Earle pays homage to Townes Van Zandt at Pantages

True to form, this night wasn't dedicated entirely to Van Zandt.

Twin Cities drivers some of the country's worst

Minneapolis/St. Paul ranked No. 5 in a recent survey of the worst drivers in the country. But let's face it... the comfort of your car is probably the top place to really let your passive aggressive personality shine.

NCAA rejects Mineapolis' bid for Final Four

The NCAA stuffing Minneapolis' attempt to host a Final Four, the NCAA humiliated the city by shouting 'NOT IN YOUR HOUSE!' right in its face.

Pioneer Press company CEO wants to outsource copy editing

Minneapolis not the only city to lose an ombudsman

Police ordered to stop weapons screening at Obama rally in Texas

Trials and Stribulations

Staffs gutted. Secrets stolen. A traitorous publisher forced to defend his actions in court. The future has never looked bleaker for the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press.

Hey ladies, wanna meet the worst employer ever?

Unless, of course, "Chewbacca Bitch Beast" is your preferred nickname

Get Rich with God

Pastor Mac Hammond's suburban megachurch preaches heavenly financial rewards in the here and now — if you've got the faith to give till it hurts

River City Rebirth

Minneapolis's restaurant scene is reborn—again!—This time with big money and farm-positive ideals.

Lean Dean finalizing deal for Pi Press

New Orleans: We Will Swing Again

Supremes: Resignation day?

The War of Art

Independent filmmaker Kevin Zinniel and his Guerrilla Squad Productions are waging a fierce campaign to finish their second feature

Tao of the Tumbleweed

Twang's Eastern philosopher Jimmie Dale Gilmore weaves his strange life into an Endless Night

Head Count

Northwest keeps track of other airlines' passengers the old-fashioned way