Internet Broadcasting

St. Paul teen cited for "gallon smashing" at Midway Target

A viral YouTube video inspired a 16-year-old St. Paul girl to go "gallon smashing" Saturday night at the Midway Target.SEE ALSO: Minnesota does the Harlem Shake: The ten best local Harlem Shake videos on YouTube She might've got a homemade video out of it, but it came at a price. The teen was cited ... More >>

The Tangled Web We Watch: A Bizarre Episode of Father-Son Bonding in the 21st Century

In defense of the container: A response to Emily White

Today marks the return of Emily White -- the 21-year-old NPR intern who got everyone riled up last June because she's too young to appreciate music ownership. She and I are actually very similar on paper. Both of us love music and the artists who create it deeply enough to delve into the murky water ... More >>

Rage against the Machinima

YouTube's stars and multichannel networks are at odds over money and creative control as the site grows

Watch Craig Finn and Lifter Puller play "The Bears" on Jenny Jones

The memories of Lifter Puller jostling the Twin Cities in the late '90s can hopefully live on -- via film. The group's guitarist-keyboardist Steve Barone is making one last push to find archival video of the group for a short documentary. One nugget that he has just shared via YouTube is Craig Finn' ... More >>

Internet Cat Video Film Festival purrs into Minnesota

Cat-meme lovers unite for a meowing—or wowing—first-ever event

Tay Zonday's "Chocolate Rain" summer was five years ago

See Also: Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" can't escape Tay Zonday Rain ManMinnesota's been home to many artists who've exploded from our local scenes and captivated a nation, pioneering new methods of expression along the way. One such supernova, Tay Zonday, has made a career of posting original ... More >>

The General Mills Cheerios-burning Flaming Homophobe is Michael Leisner, 65

SEE ALSO: General Mills protest: Homophobe megafails while trying to light Cheerios on fire [VIDEO]Some thought it might've been a hoax. Turns out it was the work of a homo-hating Christian nutjob.The Smoking Gun blog has identified the General Mills protesting, Cheerios-burning Flaming Homophobe as ... More >>

Star Tribune criticized for co-opting YouTube video of Mall Brawl

​The Star Tribune is being criticized on a popular media blog for improperly crediting a YouTube video as well as importing it into their custom media player in order to serve advertisements on it.Jim Romenesko reports he received the tip from "a Twin Cities journalist who asked not to be named, ... More >>

Spotify is coming to the United States, but what is it?

​The Internet is abuzz with the news that Spotify is coming to the United States. But what does that mean for us, exactly? Their website lists an excited an announcement that the music service is coming to the U.S. (no date in mind), along with a few choice quotes from Mark Zuckerberg and Dem ... More >>

Dalai Lama brings the dharma [Live Video]

Dalailama.comThis weekend marks the Dalai Lama's first major visit to Minnesota in 10 years.​This weekend, the Dalai Lama's intrepid travels have brought him to Minnesota, home to the second-largest Tibetan population in the United States. The holy leader will be in town today through Sunday, ... More >>

Starburst prom dress is latest candy wrapper craze

​xxpandafacexx via YouTubeNow, that's a sweet dress!Yesterday, the internet was all abuzz with talk of a Wisconsin mom's sweet creation. Kerrin Frey made her daughter, Tara's, prom dress entirely from Starburst wrappers. A dress made out of reused candy wrappers is the perfect salute to Earth Day ... More >>

Rebecca Black's 'Friday' covered by Fake Bob Dylan

​Question: How do you know when a YouTube sensation has gone over-the-top crazy viral and is in danger of invading our thoughts, our hopes, our dreams? Answer: When a cover of said viral song by a guy who sings like Bob Dylan gets over a million views in a week.

Minnesota Aurora Borealis lights danced as quake struck Japan [VIDEO]

YouTubeNorthern Lights near St. Cloud.​Anyone up around midnight on March 10 in St. Cloud and points north, and outside with their eyes open, stood a good chance of witnessing a magnificent display of the Northern Lights -- the Aurora Borealis. Some video was just posted in YouTube.

Mystery Palace, Slapping Purses, Spyder Baybie Rawdog kick off unique Sound Gallery series sponsored by Gimme Noise and MPLS.TV

​Online video aficionados MPLS.TV and Gimme Noise are joining forces with the Sound Gallery to present an intimate series of concerts featuring cutting-edge local and national talent. A limited number of 100 attendees will be treated to exclusive performances, complimentary beer, and food provided ... More >>

Twin Cities named #7 destination for live rock music in the U.S.

​We love a good graph. All those vertices, nodes, and endpoints... and don't even get us started on arcs. It'll just get us all worked up. So we were psyched to find a graph today telling us that the Twin Cities is amongst the top 10 cities for live rock music in the U.S.We already knew our Cities ... More >>

50 Tyson: Autistic YouTube star from the Twin Cities [VIDEO]

50 Tyson is taking YouTube by storm.​50 Tyson is the latest viral YouTube phenomenon to emerge from the Twin Cities.The 16-year-old kid--who really does resemble a cross between 50 Cent and Mike Tyson--has 3.8 million views of his YouTube mirror rap.Now he is turning his fame into a chance for aut ... More >>

Christine O'Donnell and Al Franken have a showdown over sex [VIDEO]

Image via YouTubeChristine O'Donnell shouts down Al Franken.​Christine O'Donnell is the most famous teabaggin' Republican candidate for Senate ever to have dabbled in witchcraft and opposed masturbation. If she wins in Delaware this November, she may also become famous for being the only Repu ... More >>

Danny Chamberlain channels B.o.B. for Vikings tribute on Madden NFL 11 [VIDEO]

YouTube videoDanny Chamberlain says the Vikings have the MAGIC​A Minnesota teen loves the home team so much he parodied B.o.B.'s "Magic" on YouTube--his version is all about the Vikings. Danny Chamberlain recorded his tribute over a Vikings match-up on the newly released Madden NFL 11 video game.

Planet YouTube

Taking a seat at the world's greatest slide show

Minnesota governor's race: Social media cheat sheet (UPDATED)

Here's the list, organized in alphabetical order by party affiliation. It's a work in progress.

Prince rehearsal videos from 1984 surface on YouTube

Quick, watch these before they get taken down!

Julia Nunes brings her YouTube hits to the Cedar

20-year-old Julia Nunes is translating musical success on YouTube into a tour to sell her new CD

Royce White posts video documentary that reveals little

Never the mind the hints ahead of a middle-of-the-night video clip: the Gophers star basketball recruit is still suspended.

Twin Cities outraged by YouTube thugs

Plus: Kersten finds outlet in MinnPost

Arrests pile up in YouTube assault video case

What kind of people share their identities on a YouTube video that shows them assaulting others?

One of the YouTube assault perps already on probation for robbery

Mohamed Abdi has a somewhat unsurprising blemish on his criminal record. Meanwhile, victims are coming forward with their accounts now that the video has received national attention.

We've got the assault video that was pulled by YouTube

A video clip might help identify a group of kids assaulting bystanders in the Twin Cities.

Brett Rogers vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Full Video

In case you missed it Saturday, here's a YouTube clip of the full fight.

Internet tips for old people

Attention old people: Don't let the Internet beat you.

Rehab for Wis. mayor after drunkenly saying sister-in-law gives "one helluva hummer"

A YouTube video shows the Sheboygan mayor claiming he's heard his wife's sister gives "one helluva hummer."

Kanye West & Lady Gaga tour called off

Shocking.

St. Paul dancing wedding procession video goes viral

When we posted the video yesterday, it already had 190,000 views. By this morning, that number had skyrocketed to 1,350,000.

Man caught shoplifting says he learned some skills on YouTube

Maybe he was embarrassed that his sweet plan failed him, but the man allegedly told officers that he learned how to make his shoplifting gear from a video on YouTube.

Cooking with Red Bull--eww!!

An Eden Praire family man-slash-YouTube sensation is "Cooking for Dads."

The Popstream: Kutiman, "Babylon Band"

Finally, a worthwhile remix of YouTube footage that doesn't involve stupid Nintendo cartoons.

"Hacking" Coleman's website--so easy a 5th grader could do it

How to use the Google to easily "hack" Coleman's weak-ass web security.

Denny's Nannerpuss inspires a following

Denny's stab at absurdity: Not bad. Not bad at all.

Mounds View tells massage parlor to stop the happy endings

Friday's five most fascinating stories printed on wood pulp.

The Popstream: KISS vs. StSanders

Twin Cities music channel launches on YouTube

Missing Wis. gorilla head found in Minneapolis

Local Guitar Hero Chris Chike makes New York Times

Prince continues his (purple) reign of terror

Dictators, Disasters, and Cheez Logs: The Art of Phil Hansen

I'm Givin' You a Beyonce-gasm

A view from the water in the aftermath

Back and Forth: Schedule Two

Enjoy shows without ever leaving your house again

The .14 Cent Solution

New royalties proposed by the music industry threaten to kill independent Internet radio

New technology is changing the way we hear music