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  • Blogs

    April 19, 2012

    Rush's Clockwork Angels Tour: Minneapolis in September

    Prog rock pioneers Rush head out on the road this year in support of their 20th(!) album, Clockwork Angels. Their North American tour runs between early September and early December, and includes a stop at Target Center in the early going.The song to justify this never-ending touring, recording, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Fiona Apple back in Minneapolis in July on U.S. tour

    Fiona Apple has announced her first Twin Cities appearance in six years. The notoriously eccentric singer-songwriter, who embodied the struggle of creative instincts vs. major label pressure, has booked a July show at the Orpheum Theatre. And for those who caught her on her last visit in 2006 at Nor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    Vikings, Rybak, Dayton, pro-Vikes legislators finally unveil stadium plan

    ​After months of hearing lawmakers carp that they couldn't speak to whether they support using public money for a new Vikings stadium without seeing a detailed proposal, a plan has finally emerged.During a news conference earlier today, Gov. Dayton and the Vikings unveiled a $975 million stadium p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    St. Vincent rebukes crowd during Pearl Jam cover, adds First Ave. show

    ​Those of you who didn't get a chance to see St. Vincent's entrancing sold-out performances at the Walker in October (and even those of you who did) now have another opportunity to see Annie Clark and company bring the songs of Strange Mercy to life, as St. Vincent have just announced a stop a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Jane's Addiction announce local show at the Brick, a new Minneapolis nightclub

    ​Those of you who saw Jane's Addiction's tour announcement yesterday probably asked the same question that many other local residents did when they saw the venue listed next to the Minneapolis date on March 19th -- What the hell is the Brick? It turns out that the Brick is a new Minneapolis ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Van Halen announce massive U.S. tour, hitting Xcel in St. Paul on May 19th

    ​Classic rock fans of the Twin Cities, are you ready to dance the night away with Van Halen once again? The legendary arena rock band has reunited with original frontman David Lee Roth, and are set to reconnect with their fans in a big way on a massive U.S. tour that finds the combustible band ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Twin Cities among America's most active

    We'll do anything for exercise. We'll even run in Snowmageddon.​The Twin Cities may not be home to the most exercise junkies in the country. That title goes to Seattle. Nor do we habour the greatest number of layabouts. Lexington takes the cake there. But according to Men's Health magazine, M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Midwest Konnect release "The Trailer" exclusively at Fifth Element

    ​@quaticSon of San Bernadino, CA and LeMons of Indianapolis, IN combine forces to form the hip-hop supergroup Midwest Konnect.  Fresh off their performance at this year's Soundset Festival, Midwest Konnect have released their limited edition CD, The Trailer (5/31/2011), exclusively at Fifth E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Sade reveals Minneapolis date: August 9 at the Target Center with John Legend

    ​Reclusive singer Sade is slowly revealing all of the dates for her forthcoming tour, and today she announced via Facebook that she will stop in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 9 for a show at the Target Center with opener John Legend.

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    STNNNG playing tour kick-off show at the Loring Theater

    ​By what I'm reading on everybody's online twits, the cool thing this week for a band to do is to pack up their van and skinny jeans and head south to Austin, Texas to razzle and dazzle the flocks of hipsters at the SXSW attention contest. As an alternative, frenetic spazz rock combo, STNNNG will ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Dwight Yoakam, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Justin Townes Earle and more this four-day weekend

    ​Four day weekend? Totally! Just call into work on Monday and Tuesday! Why? Because Justin Townes Earle is playing First Avenue on Monday! And you know you wanna get ass-drunk for that show. After all, he'll probably be, right?

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    We Are the Willows tour diary, Vol. 10

    ​The Blacksheep Cafe in Springfield, Illinois is one of the shpookiest places I've played.  It's all boarded up on the outside and is all graffitti'ed up on the inside.  It's like shredder's lair  If it weren't for Kirk and Dustin's tunes being so nice I would have been shakin' in m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    NKOTBSB coming to Target Center July 15

    NKOTBSB on Ryan Seacrest/Dick Clark's New Year's show.​Didn't get enough of the New Kids On the Block and the Backstreet Boys on ABC's New Year's Eve show last weekend? Well, you're in luck: The two groups of pre-Bieber heartthrobs announced they're adding a Target Center tour date on July 15 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    We Are the Willows kick off tour at the Varsity tomorrow night

    ​It's only been two months since Peter Michael Miller of We Are the Willows wrapped up his solo tour across the East Coast, and he's already itching to get back in the van for another stint on the road. We Are the Willows will play a tour kick-off show tomorrow night (Thursday, January 6) at the V ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Justin Townes Earle enters rehab, postpones Minneapolis date

    ​A week after being arrested in Indianapolis on what has been reported by several sources as charges of battery, public intoxication, and resisting law enforcement, Justin Townes Earle, traveling troubadour and son of famed singer Steve Earle, has announced that he is canceling the remainder of hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    Total Babe, Nice Purse featured on new sketch TV show "M@d About"

    ​A new show called M@d About had its launch this week, and it features two very lovely local bands as the principal musical talent. Total Babe and Nice Purse's gauzy, child-like, cedar-scented pop seem a pretty great compliment for "a sketch comedy show that explores topics important to teens, twe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Atmosphere drop free mp3 for "Freefallin'"

    ​In anticipation for their "To All My Friends" tour, which kicks off next week in Madison, Atmosphere have just released an mp3 of a new song, "Freefallin'." Like much of Slug's newer material, "Freefallin'" is a slower jam driven by a meandering electric guitar and echoing, sparse beat. The track ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    Bedbugs infest Minneapolis: The creepy facts

    Image via WikipediaBed bugs: Snuggle up to one in Minneapolis​In news that may give you hives, Minneapolis is the 15th most bed bug-infested city in the country. That's the word from Terminix, which based its rankings on the volume of calls to its bug assassins this year.

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    Peter Wolf Crier announce CD-release show, tour

    Photo by Darin Back​It's been a busy spring for Peter Wolf Crier, and things are only going to get busier for the rising local two-piece's Peter Pisano and Brian Moen. The new Jagjaguwar signees will be re-releasing their debut album, Inter-Be, next month with a CD-release show at the Turf Club on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Super Bowl food fight: Indianapolis vs. New Orleans sandwiches

    Indiana invented the pork tenderloin sandwich. Louisiana is famous for po' boys. So which is better? And more important, where can you git you some?

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Major League baseball players seeking healthier clubhouse food

    Major League baseball is getting rid of unhealthy foods in team clubhouses.

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    DJ ESP's 'Bassgasm' party to feature Derrick Carter, Dieselboy & more

    A special show announcement: DJ ESP is turning First Avenue into a big black hole of bass.

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    Hurra Torpedo to join The Darkness on reunion tour

    After all-too-lengthy delays, two bands that helped form the 2000s join forces for a powerful reunion tour that shouldn't be missed.

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Gopher hoops: Bubble Boys

    Win two of their next three and Tubby & Crew make a fine case for March Madness. Tomorrow's showdown with Wisconsin looms huge.

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2009
  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    NCAA rejects Mineapolis' bid for Final Four

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

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2008

    Grampall Jookabox

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

  • Music

    November 19, 2008

    Nine Inch Nails, AC/DC, and more

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

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2008

    2008 T-Wolves: Now 11% Whiter!

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

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2008

    More bang for your buck in the Twin Cities

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

  • News

    June 4, 2008

    Readers respond to "Moles Wanted"

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

  • Calendar

    February 27, 2008

    Umphrey's McGee

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

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2008

    Real Life Superheroes: Expanded Web Content

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

  • Music

    December 5, 2007

    The Old, Weird America Marches Onward

    Another great folk-music box targets everyday people who might even still be alive

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2007

    5/15 Morning Communiqué

    Another great folk-music box targets everyday people who might even still be alive

  • News

    October 18, 2006

    Reading, Writing, and Righteousness

    That teacher who made the news for coming out to his second-grade class? My son is in that class.

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2006

    10/16 Morning Communiqué

    That teacher who made the news for coming out to his second-grade class? My son is in that class.

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2006

    What Jim Said

    That teacher who made the news for coming out to his second-grade class? My son is in that class.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2006

    Junk Bonds

    That teacher who made the news for coming out to his second-grade class? My son is in that class.

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2006

    6/16: Morning Communique

    That teacher who made the news for coming out to his second-grade class? My son is in that class.

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2005

    The Foxes in Pharma's Henhouses

    That teacher who made the news for coming out to his second-grade class? My son is in that class.

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2005

    Buck the Idiot: Reversal of Fortune

    That teacher who made the news for coming out to his second-grade class? My son is in that class.

  • Sports

    December 1, 2004

    The Man in the Middle

    With Michael Olowokandi seeming stunned, newcomer Eddie Griffin steps front and center

  • News

    November 24, 2004

    Movin' On Up?

    Getting swept up in Minneapolis's condo madness

  • News

    March 12, 2003

    Off Beat

    Getting swept up in Minneapolis's condo madness

  • Restaurants

    April 5, 2000

    Little Jack City

    Getting swept up in Minneapolis's condo madness

  • Books

    January 20, 1999

    Saving Private Coleman

    St. Paul launches a campaign to open bidding wars on city services

  • News

    January 21, 1998

    A Whiter Shade of Gray

    St. Paul launches a campaign to open bidding wars on city services

  • News

    November 12, 1997

    Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

    Why sports teams get away with blackmailing cities.

  • Feature

    November 5, 1997

    MUSIC: Bottle Rockets

    Why sports teams get away with blackmailing cities.

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