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Wild Flag at the Varsity Theater, 10/3/11

Photos by Tony Nelson​Wild FlagOctober 3, 2011Varsity Theater, Minneapolis"There's really no better place to start a tour than Minneapolis," Carrie Brownstein gushed near the end of Wild Flag's set, one of the only times they really stopped to address the audience at length. "There's really nothin ... More >>

The Rapture at The Varsity Theater, 9/29/11

​The RaptureSeptember 29, 2011The Varsity Theater, MinneapolisThe Rapture show last night began with Gabriel Andruzzi. The keyboardist and saxophonist is the newest member, and as he waltzed out in pompadoured glory looking like Duckie from "Pretty In Pink," the audience pooled forward. Andruzzi q ... More >>

Fabrizio Montermini sentenced to 14 years for fatal drunk driving

Fabrizio Montermini's crash killed one of his own passengers, and injured others.​Fabrizio Montermini just wanted to drive around and have a bit of fun in his Mazda. But because his idea of fun included high speeds and swigging a Gatorade-vodka cocktail, he's getting 14 years in prison for third-d ... More >>

Top 5 hangover cures for New Year's Day

Hair of the dog​Sure, we could point out that the best way to cure a hangover is to not get one in the first place. But it's New Year's, so who are we kidding? Here are our top five methods for not spending New Year's Day in the hangover hurtbox.

Curtiss A prepares for his 31st annual John Lennon tribute show

Photo by Sharyn Morrow​The dreamy orchestral pop of "Good Night," a song John Lennon wrote as a lullaby for son Julian, soars out of Curtiss A's stereo as we talk about his upcoming 31st annual John Lennon tribute on December 8 at First Avenue. "Good Night" is Curtiss A and the Jerks of Fate's ve ... More >>

Mark Mallman's Marathon 3 co-stars reflect on their contributions to the ultimate performance

Photos by Erik Hess​Some of us may remember when our friend Mark Mallman decided to do his first "Marathon" in 1999. Knowing Mark, it didn't seem weird that he would attempt such a stunt. The man has far too much energy and tends to be one of those creative juggernauts that fill the Twin Cities mu ... More >>

Like a G6: What does it mean?

​LA event-rap collective Far East Movement's recent single "Like A G6" is currently the #1 most downloaded song on iTunes, and sits at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100.It goes a little something like: "Sipping sizzurp in my ride like Three Six / Feeling so fly like a G6." But what does it mean?

Flourish Fashion Show draws inspiration from vitaminwater

Image by ashleigh290​For this unique rooftop fashion show seven local designers will each create an outfit inspired by one the of the seven new flavors of vitaminwater's new line of beverages, vitaminwaterZERO. The designers involved include, Emma Berg, Danielle Everine, Laura Fulk, Calpurnia Peac ... More >>

ILLEGAL from Terry Greene Sterling

A penetrating chapter from former Phoenix New Times investigative reporter Terry Green Sterling's book: ILLEGAL: Life and Death in Arizona's Immigration War Zone

'ILLEGAL' from Terry Greene Sterling

Read a penetrating chapter from former Phoenix New Times investigative reporter Terry Greene Sterling's book: 'ILLEGAL: Life and Death in Arizona's Immigration War Zone'

U of Minn. sick of Red Bull marketing attacks, cancels contract

The University ended their contract with Red Bull this month after the company repeatedly marketed the drink on campus.

Old man borrows catheter, wins marathon

Woah woah woah. "Borrows?!"

HEALTH

Woah woah woah. "Borrows?!"

HEALTH, The Pet Shop Boys, and more

Woah woah woah. "Borrows?!"

HEALTH, The Pet Shop Boys, and more

Woah woah woah. "Borrows?!"

General Mills unveils Wheaties FUEL

General Mills puts its heads together with major athletes to come up with a new Wheaties formula.

Gross-out ads pour human fat from soda bottles: Viewer discretion advised

Will photos of human fat coming out of Snapple bottles dissuade NYC-ers from "pouring on the pounds"? Click at your own risk, this is seriously gross.

The Twins' Mike Redmond is Minnesota's catcher in the raw

"Old Dog" is one of the oldest—but best—back-up catchers in the league

Kris Kristofferson stuns the Pantages

He performed dressed in black under a single spot, with just a guitar, a harmonica, and a music stand holding his set list.

Hey Kevin Love, put some Oregon back in your game

K-Love, don't forget where you came ... More >>

I Can't Believe It's Not Paint Thinner Vol. 18

K-Love, don't forget where you came ... More >>

Tell Your Children

St. Paul's Eclipse Records offers live music for kids young and old

Indio: Beyond the Burrito

Mexican food goes upscale on Lake Street

Reservoir Dog Days

The True Hollywood Story of A Band Apart Co-Founder Michael Bodnarchek

Zombie Pub Crawl

The True Hollywood Story of A Band Apart Co-Founder Michael Bodnarchek

Jesuspalooza

In Willmar, Christian rock has become a major tourist attraction

Whine At The Devil

Self-Effacing Punks the Cardinal Sin on Guitar Overdubs, Band Unity, and Mötley Crüe

Into the Maw

Tonight he's gonna party like it's 19-oh-never-mind.

Día de los Muertos

Propped against the wall at an awkward angle, an animal-hide satchel holds a tiny plastic skeleton

Tomb Raiders

Sifting through the bones of an infamous Halloween rave bust

Coming Through with a Pinch

Superstition and short swings serve the Twins in extra innings

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We sent a team of trained researchers and documentarians into the wilds of the Twin Cities in search of music in its native habitat. Here are the field notes from Friday, February 15--the day that would not end.

Before This Article Is Over, Someone Is Going to Put Something Funny Down His Pants

We sent a team of trained researchers and documentarians into the wilds of the Twin Cities in search of music in its native habitat. Here are the field notes from Friday, February 15--the day that would not end.

Bitter Pills

The AIDS drug Ziagen has brought healthy windfalls to the University of Minnesota and GlaxoSmithKline. But it isn't doing anything at all for the millions who are dying of the disease in Africa.

Get With It

Don't look now, but apathy is anathema

Balls

Root, root, root for the home team

The Art of Family

Root, root, root for the home team

Heart Throbs in Vegas

Root, root, root for the home team