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    May 21, 2012

    Rick Ross at Epic Nightclub, 5/18/12

    Rick RossEpic Nightclub, MinneapolisFriday, May 18, 2012Since his undeniable hit "Hustlin'" in 2006, Miami's Rick Ross has banked on the legend of his namesake by crafting a string of street anthems touting his wealth and ability to move drugs in large quantities. While the subject matter has certai ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 28, 2011

    Whoomp (There It Is) VII: New Year's Eve Edition

    Rick RossEpic Nightclub, MinneapolisFriday, May 18, 2012Since his undeniable hit "Hustlin'" in 2006, Miami's Rick Ross has banked on the legend of his namesake by crafting a string of street anthems touting his wealth and ability to move drugs in large quantities. While the subject matter has certai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Oh Dier comes to No Coast Craft-o-Rama

    ​Has Black Friday and Cyber Monday failed you? Do you still need some good stocking stuffers? There's no need to get your Santa hat in a twist. This weekend, No Coast Craft-o-Rama is arrives at Midtown Global Market with thousands of amazing gifts on sale. The free, two-day event will feature ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Five vintage fast-food commercials we love

    Hammer loves Taco Bell​This week's cover story, Wing to Power, delved into the popularity and history of the Buffalo wing. Over the years, fast-food chains like McDonald's and KFC have experimented with their own versions of Buffalo's most famous culinary export. We noticed that along the wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Chooglin' tour diary, Vol. 2

    ​Written by Zach Zins of Chooglin'Previously: Volume OneBORDEAUXBordeaux turned out to be the best town and best show yet.  We rolled in early evening, got our hotel rooms, and wandered off into the city.  The Garonne river splits Bordeaux in two, and the government buildings, museums, c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 29, 2010

    Whoomp (There It Is): a 90's Dance Party: A 90210 New Years Eve

    ​Written by Zach Zins of Chooglin'Previously: Volume OneBORDEAUXBordeaux turned out to be the best town and best show yet.  We rolled in early evening, got our hotel rooms, and wandered off into the city.  The Garonne river splits Bordeaux in two, and the government buildings, museums, c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Brit's Pub turns 20 with 1990 prices and prizes

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Music

    March 10, 2010

    The Songs We Can't Escape

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Music

    October 21, 2009

    The Songs We Can't Escape

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2009

    Glamorama

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Music

    August 12, 2009

    Clipse, Glamorama, Reel Big Fish, and more

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2008

    Cabbage Patch President: creepiest toys ever

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2008

    Episode two: in which I venture alone to Glamorama

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2008

    Macy's Glamorama 2008

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2008

    Interview: Matthew Santos

    ​ For two decades, Brit's Pub has provided food, grog, live music, movies, and rooftop lawn bowling with a consistently Union Jack flavor for downtown Minneapolis night crawlers. Beginning last Saturday and running all through the close of this week, the multi-level establishment is hosting ev ... More >>

  • Music

    July 25, 2007

    Hustle & Slide

    Nathan Miller gets a second chance to get the brush-off by his idol

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2006

    8/23 Morning Communiqué

    Nathan Miller gets a second chance to get the brush-off by his idol

  • News

    September 28, 2005

    STNNNG in a Stunner

    Picked to Click XV

  • News

    May 18, 2005

    We Got Us

    They write their own songs. They play their own instruments. For 19 years, they've stuck together. The rise and fall -- and rise -- of St. Paul's greatest R&B band, Mint Condition.

  • Movies

    July 2, 2003

    U Can't Touch This

    Charlie's Angels fly off the summer-movie radar in 'Full Throttle'

  • Movies

    August 29, 2001

    Touch Me, I'm Sick

    Bubble Boy's comedy is not infectious

  • Music

    August 15, 2001

    Origin of the Screeches

    New records by Squarepusher and Plaid suggest that evolution might be overrated

  • News

    February 7, 2001

    "Hey, we're in Duluth"

    A radio pirate-turned-country rocker who doubles as a nanny. A newspaper that rips the establishment. A deconsecrated church. And a very quiet band called Low. Notes on a tiny counterculture.

  • Arts

    August 2, 2000

    Indie 500

    With roughly 100 productions and 500 performances, the Minnesota Fringe Festival turns low-budget theater into a two-week marathon

  • Music

    February 2, 2000

    Compound Interest

    An open letter on the indomitability of hip hop to my high school economics teacher

  • Sports

    January 6, 1999

    Let Us Now Praise Famous Men

    VH1 goes Behind the Music and finds a new set of American fables

  • Books

    April 29, 1998

    W.T. Lhamon Jr: Raising Cain: Blackface Performance from Jim Crow to Hip Hop

    VH1 goes Behind the Music and finds a new set of American fables

  • Music

    August 27, 1997

    Puffy's Money?

    No Way Out: Is bean-counter-turned-chart-topper Sean "Puffy" Combs tragically fated to success?

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