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May 24, 2012
Top 20 best Minnesota rappers: #10-1
Related:Top 20 best Minnesota rappers: #20-11How Rhymesayers set up the Soundset FestivalTop 20 best Minnesota musicians: The complete listTop 20 best Minnesota songs: The complete list10> Mictlan Origin: Minneapolis/Hopkins/Los Angeles | Active: 2001 - present | Songs: "Prizefight," "Game Over, ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
MSP is the healthiest metro in country, says American College of Sports Medicine
Twin Citians defended our championship as the most healthy and fit metro in the land, says the American College of Sports Medicine in its 2012 American Fitness Index.Researchers examined dozens of "personal" and "community" health indicators, including diet, exercise, smoking, chronic disease rates, ... More >>
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May 14, 2012
Obama way ahead of Romney in Minnesota, says new SurveyUSA poll [GRAPHIC]
Minnesota hasn't gone for a Republican candidate in a presidential election since 1972, when incumbent Richard Nixon edged Democrat George McGovern by five percentage points. Fear and loathing on the campaign trail, indeed.After November, it looks like it'll be 40 years and counting since a GOP pres ... More >>
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May 9, 2012
Bert Sieler swapped patient pain pills with Tylenol
The case of Bert Allen Sieler is Minnesota's latest victory in the war on prescription drug theft. Formerly a nurse at a senior care assisted-living facility, Sieler was accused of stealing patients' Perocet from the bottle by swapping the pills out with generic Tylenol. Theft of medical drugs ha ... More >>
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May 4, 2012
Top 10 worst Minnesota songs
Related:Top 20 best Minnesota songsTop 20 best Minnesota musiciansFirst Avenue's 20 best concertsFirst Avenue's 20 best concerts: Readers' picksFor all of the impressive songsmiths penning grand lyrics and melodies inspired by our fair Minnesota, there are nearly as many embarrassing clunkers doing ... More >>
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April 25, 2012
Minnesota Cheese Festival founder says wheels are turning for June 3 event
Minnesota is known for lots of things. Lakes, casseroles, and an intentional lack of eye contact immediately come to mind. What Minnesota in not particularly known for is cheese. That's been the hallmark of our neighbors to the east since the borders were drawn. Whitney McChane is on a one ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
10,000 Licks' Sarah Newberry: Five Questions
Even though summertime food in Minnesota is all about fried stuff, things on sticks, and treats by the bucket, on the hottest and stickiest days, after you've plucked the last greasy cheese curd from its paper tray, there's just one iconic treat that refreshes as much as it delights: a good old-fash ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
Credit card debt study: Minnesotans most fiscally irresponsible in upper Midwest
Compared to our five-state-area neighbors, Minnesotans like to live beyond our means.According to a new study by the Washington nonprofit Corporation for Enterprise Development, the average Minnesotan carries $10,355 in credit card debt. Residents of 27 states have more per-consumer credit card debt ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Katy Perry's "Firework" used to promote legalizing bottle rockets in Minnesota
Minnesota Rep. John Kriesel may be retiring from the local Legislature, but he's trying to go out with a resounding bang. The Cottage Grove Republican has chosen an unlikely source for inspiration in his quest to legalize bottle rockets and certain more powerful fireworks in the state, and it's the ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Voter ID amendment approved by legislature, on ballot this November
Come November, Minnesotans will get a chance to weigh in on a voter ID amendment.Just after midnight this morning, the House approved the amendment on a 72-57 party-line vote. The Senate followed suit this afternoon with a 35-29 vote.Here's how the ballot question will be worded -- 'should the const ... More >>
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March 21, 2012
ARENA Bikini Beach Baby
Come November, Minnesotans will get a chance to weigh in on a voter ID amendment.Just after midnight this morning, the House approved the amendment on a 72-57 party-line vote. The Senate followed suit this afternoon with a 35-29 vote.Here's how the ballot question will be worded -- 'should the const ... More >>
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March 19, 2012
Minnesota gets D corruptibility grade, says State Integrity Investigation
Minnesota is in the middle of the pack when it comes to the potential for government corruption, according to a new study by the Center for Public Integrity, Public Radio International, and Global Integrity.The study, called the State Integrity Investigation, gave Minnesota a D grade, which rank ... More >>
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March 19, 2012
Five Minnesota albums deserving of a 33 1/3 book
The 33 1/3 pitches are open again! For music obsessives, this long-running series of short books devoted to iconic albums has been a great resource for amusement and exhaustive reporting. Two personal favorites from the series are Carl Wilson's tome about Celine Dion's Let's Talk About Love and C ... More >>
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March 16, 2012
For second straight year, synthetic drug crackdown advancing through legislature
For the second consecutive session, a bill cracking down on synthetic drugs is advancing through the Minnesota legislature. Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee approved a bill that would reclassify selling synthetic drugs as a felony and expedite the process by which Minne ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
Minnesota 8th best state for women, according to new study
A new study by iVillage concludes that Minnesota is the best state in the Midwest for women.Overall, Minnesota ranked eighth, with all of the top seven states being on one or the other coast. The top state is Connecticut. Only the top 10 states have been unveiled thus far, with the rest of the li ... More >>
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March 14, 2012
U.S. Senate approves $700 million for Minnesota transportation projects
On a 74-22 vote, the U.S. Senate today approved a two year, $109 billion surface transportation bill that would provide Minnesota with $700 million for transportation and infrastructure projects.With one in 10 bridges in Minnesota deemed to be structurally deficient, the funds would allow for the ... More >>
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March 9, 2012
NoDak officials upset about Minnesota's coal penalty
Minnesota imposes a fee upon utility companies that use coal-generated energy.The fee harkens back to the Pawlenty-backed 25 by 25 initiative, which required that 25 percent of the state's energy come from renewable sources by 2025.North Dakota extracts a lot of coal. But Minnesota's fee reduces ... More >>
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March 2, 2012
Minnesota has regained 48 percent of jobs lost during Great Recession
Strong gains in the private sector helped Minnesota add 15,500 jobs in January, pushing the state's unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent, a level not seen since September 2008.In total, Minnesota has now regained 74,900 of the 156,000 jobs lost during the Great Recession. And believe it not, the ... More >>
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March 2, 2012
This winter fourth warmest in Twin Cities history [GRAPHIC]
It's March. When will winter start?Apparently, this year, it won't. We somehow managed to skate through Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day with daytime temps rarely dipping below 30 degrees and, for those of us in Minneapolis at least, no snow emergencies. Temps are projecte ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Minnesotans have third-highest well-being, Gallup finds
Gallup-Healthways just released its in-depth state-by-state 2011 Well-Being Index, and relatively speaking, us Minnesotans are doing well both physically and mentally.Minnesota ranks third out of all states in the overall well-being category, behind Hawaii (first) and... NoDak. We have top honors ... More >>
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February 29, 2012
State estimates $323 million surplus through 2013 budget cycle
The state's budget for the 2012-13 budget cycle continues to pleasantly outpace expectations. Later today, state officials will announce that the current two-year budget has a $323 million surplus. That good news comes on the heels of a surprising November projection that showed the state $876 mi ... More >>
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February 29, 2012
History suggests increasing Minnesota cigarette tax won't be as lucrative for state as some think
In a commentary published in the Star Tribune today, economist Patrick Fleenor of Fiscal Economics Inc. makes a persuasive case that the state stands to gain less than lawmakers think from a GOP-proposed cigarette tax hike.Minnesota's cigarette tax is currently near the national average, but the ... More >>
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February 28, 2012
Minnesota job market improved drastically last year
In another indication the economy continues to recover, new data shows that Minnesota's job market at the end of 2011 was a helluva lot stronger than it was a year prior. According to the Department of Employment and Economic Development, job vacancies in the state climbed 47.6 percent during the ... More >>
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February 27, 2012
GOP Rep. Torrey Westrom wants to legalize coyote hunting from planes and snowmobiles
Coyotes pose a serious problem for Minnesota farmers -- the animals, which are Minnesota's most abundant large predator, prey on livestock. Rep. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, wants to do something about the coyote problem. That goal, combined with a love of hunting, led him to the following propo ... More >>
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February 27, 2012
Minnesota child poverty nearly doubled during last decade
As the stock market rises and unemployment decreases, it's easy to lose sight of just how far the now-possibly-recovering economy fell from the pre-September 11 heights of a decade ago.Here's a reminder -- since 2001, the number of Minnesota children living in high-poverty neighborhoods has nearl ... More >>
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February 24, 2012
Controversial pro-gun "deadly force" bill approved by Senate, likely headed to Dayton
Yesterday, with a mostly party-line 40-23 vote, the Minnesota Senate approved the controversial Defense of Dwelling and Person Act, a bill that broadens the rights of property owners to use deadly force. Since the House passed a version of the bill last year, the legislation should soon reach the ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Minnesota foreclosures down in 2011, but still well above pre-housing crisis levels
There were fewer of these notices going up around Minnesota last year than in 2010.Minnesota saw a significant drop in foreclosures last year, but foreclosures are still up dramatically when compared to pre-housing crisis levels.A study by HousingLink revealed that foreclosures fell 17 percent la ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Atmosphere unveil video, Current session & Rhymesayers scholarship before homecoming
Eleven years after selling out First Avenue for the very first time, Atmosphere make a triumphant return to the Mainroom tonight as part of their second annual Welcome to Minnesota tour. The circuitous trek through their home state has already found Slug and Ant hitting up Mankato and Bemidji ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Oscar Night America
Eleven years after selling out First Avenue for the very first time, Atmosphere make a triumphant return to the Mainroom tonight as part of their second annual Welcome to Minnesota tour. The circuitous trek through their home state has already found Slug and Ant hitting up Mankato and Bemidji ... More >>
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February 16, 2012
In unusual move, GOP legislators propose tax increase
Two Republican senators have introduced a bill to increase the state's tobacco tax from 35 percent to more than 47 percent.The tax revenue, which could amount to as much as $320 million, would be funneled into the state's general treasury. According to Politics in Minnesota, earlier this week, on ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
Cactus Blossoms kick off Monday night Turf Club residency
They're no longer our little secret. Since releasing their first self-titled album late last year, the Cactus Blossoms have not only caught the attention of scores of Minnesotans young and old -- read: those who know not how to two-step, and those who do -- but they've also garnered accolades fro ... More >>
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February 1, 2012
Tax-subsidized Minnesota mining company considers expanding elsewhere
Magnetation, a Nashwauk, Minnesota-based mining company, is kind of like the ungrateful date you spend too much money on, only to see him/her spurn you for another lover. In 2008, the company received a $1 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, money t ... More >>
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January 27, 2012
Poll: Dayton very popular, legislative Repubs have "horrible numbers"
Minnesotans apparently haven't held last summer's government shutdown against the governor. Instead, they're blaming Republicans.14 months after defeating Republican Tom Emmer by less than one percent of the vote, Mark Dayton is now "one of the most popular Governors in the country."A poll releas ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Mpls, St. Paul, and Duluth city councils come out against marriage amendment
The cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth have all come out against the constitutional amendment banning gay marriage that will go before Minnesota voters this November.Last night, the St. Paul City Council (minus Council Member Dan Bostrom, who was absent) unanimously approved a resolution ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Grant Schlager, Minnesota boy, is allergic to cold weather
It's official -- people these days have allergies to everything.The latest example is little 11-year-old Grant Schlager of Austin, Minnesota. When Grant exposes his body to cold temperatures, he breaks out in hives. Swimming in cold water is basically a no-go. Even the simple pleasure of an icy s ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival
It's official -- people these days have allergies to everything.The latest example is little 11-year-old Grant Schlager of Austin, Minnesota. When Grant exposes his body to cold temperatures, he breaks out in hives. Swimming in cold water is basically a no-go. Even the simple pleasure of an icy s ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Trivia Mafia's 5th Anniversary Party
It's official -- people these days have allergies to everything.The latest example is little 11-year-old Grant Schlager of Austin, Minnesota. When Grant exposes his body to cold temperatures, he breaks out in hives. Swimming in cold water is basically a no-go. Even the simple pleasure of an icy s ... More >>
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January 19, 2012
Warm up in the Twin Cities at these hot spots
The Twin Cities are a pretty decent place to live thanks to our thriving art and performance scenes, our lakes and parks, and our cutting edge fried food at the Minnesota State Fair. Unfortunately, in order to enjoy these treats you must also survive our never ending winters of despair. But tak ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival Poster Celebration
The Twin Cities are a pretty decent place to live thanks to our thriving art and performance scenes, our lakes and parks, and our cutting edge fried food at the Minnesota State Fair. Unfortunately, in order to enjoy these treats you must also survive our never ending winters of despair. But tak ... More >>
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January 5, 2012
State doles out millions to laid-off workers amid shaky job market
Yesterday, the state Department of Employment and Economic Development announced it has awarded more than $2.2 million in grants to provide services for 585 workers who were recently laid off at eight Minnesota businesses.The grants represent a significant public expense meant to help out-of-work ... More >>
Music
January 4, 2012
Andrea Swensson departs City Pages for the Current
Gimme Noise founder says farewell after four great years
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December 28, 2011
Gear Daddies
Gimme Noise founder says farewell after four great years
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December 28, 2011
Dr. Farrago's Naughty New Year's Eve Party
Gimme Noise founder says farewell after four great years
Blogs
December 27, 2011
Lizz Winstead discusses dumb politicians, upcoming projects
Minnesota native Lizz Winstead will be back for the holidays for what has become an annual homecoming show in which she puts her wry spin on the last year in American politics. The writer, comedian, and Daily Show creator spends all year performing topical material in an ever-changing lineup ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 7
As we do every third Tuesday, Gimme Noise returns with yet another mixtape of the local rap music that's making the rounds lately. Consider it our holiday gift.You can stream the mixtape below or download here.
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December 20, 2011
Chipotle wants immigration reform after losing half its Minnesota employees
Chipotle boss says immigration system "is really messed up."Chipotle boss Monty Moran wants comprehensive immigration reform after immigration raids cost the company hundreds of jobs in Minnesota. Chipotle began a mass-firing of Minnesota employees last December after immigration authorities ... More >>
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December 8, 2011
Minnesota ranks as 6th healthiest state
The United Health Foundation's 2011 national health rankings are out. Here's how Minnesota stacked up.
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December 7, 2011
St. Paul Santa Crawl
The United Health Foundation's 2011 national health rankings are out. Here's how Minnesota stacked up.
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December 1, 2011
Top 5 most annoying things servers say: A tiny rant
The front of the house is what makes the back of the house dance in the footlights. What would Meritage be without Desta Klein? It's her touch of genius to create an atmosphere in which the lovely French-kissed food coming from the kitchen is delivered to the right table at the right time with the ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
Protesters arrested for shutting down 10th Avenue Bridge [PHOTOS]
400 protesters marched across the 10th Ave Bridge, 11 were arrestedAbout 400 protesters marched on the 10th Avenue Bridge this evening, and 11 were arrested for refusing police orders to get out of the road. The demonstration began at 19th Avenue and Washington near the University of Minneso ... More >>
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