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Oktoberfest

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    November 9, 2011

    Rogue Valley tour diary, Vol. 3

    ​Rogue Valley's tour diaries are written by frontman Chris Koza and edited by bandmate Peter Sieve. You can read their first installment here and second here.Most of us in the van slept on our two-our northbound drive from Cottage Grove to Portland, OR, where we would be spending the night. I ... More >>

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    November 9, 2011

    Movember Benefit Art Show

    ​Rogue Valley's tour diaries are written by frontman Chris Koza and edited by bandmate Peter Sieve. You can read their first installment here and second here.Most of us in the van slept on our two-our northbound drive from Cottage Grove to Portland, OR, where we would be spending the night. I ... More >>

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    October 19, 2011

    Oktboulderfest 2011: Bouldering Competition

    ​Rogue Valley's tour diaries are written by frontman Chris Koza and edited by bandmate Peter Sieve. You can read their first installment here and second here.Most of us in the van slept on our two-our northbound drive from Cottage Grove to Portland, OR, where we would be spending the night. I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    The Best of Hot Dish: October 10-14, 2011

    Be sure to jump in a pile of these.The crisp autumn air and bare tree branches bring both melancholy and a cozy nesting vibe to life. It's a perfect weekend for reflecting. In case you aren't sure what to reflect upon, here are some of the top stories this week from Hot Dish. Jamie Malone of Sea Ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Top 5 local Oktoberfest beers

    Sure, we're a state full of Scandinavians, but that doesn't mean we can't party like the beer-swigging Germans when October rolls around. Which beers should be filling your stein this time of year? Five local breweries offer the Oktoberfest experience for a limited time, and we're ready to weigh in.

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    Beer or bust this week in food

    We're not even going to lie to you: If beer isn't your bag, this is the week to stay home. Practically every day is crammed with a beer dinner, pairing, sampling, or class on how to create the stuff yourself. Something about October must bring out everyone's inner brewmonster. 10/10 Brooklyn Brewi ... More >>

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    October 5, 2011

    Twin Cities Okotberfest

    We're not even going to lie to you: If beer isn't your bag, this is the week to stay home. Practically every day is crammed with a beer dinner, pairing, sampling, or class on how to create the stuff yourself. Something about October must bring out everyone's inner brewmonster. 10/10 Brooklyn Brewi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Oktoberfest has arrived this week in food

    Everyone is German at the Black Forest Inn​Fans of all things German and sausagey will be pleased with this week's offerings, which skew heavily toward a meat-and-beer theme thanks to Oktoberfest activities. 9/25 If you made it through the weekend without attending the Black Forest Inn's Okt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Black Forest Oktoberfest offers 10 days of Deutsch-style fun

    Don't be caught like a deer in the headlights: plan your Oktoberfest celebration!​The Black Forest restaurant kicks off its famous 10-day Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. On Friday, they'll host their annual Prost! Night (with celebrity keg tapper and KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard). Sa ... More >>

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    September 21, 2011

    Mill City Oktoberfest

    Don't be caught like a deer in the headlights: plan your Oktoberfest celebration!​The Black Forest restaurant kicks off its famous 10-day Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. On Friday, they'll host their annual Prost! Night (with celebrity keg tapper and KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard). Sa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Summit celebrates 25th anniversary

    Summit throws a birthday bash​The celebration kicked off with trilling bagpipes and thudding drums in proper St. Paul fashion.  Summit invited friends and fans alike down to its brewery to celebrate 25 years of independent brewing. Attendees were treated to food, tunes, and of course plen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Weekend Checklist: Kramarczuk's Kielbasa Fest, PROF, Halloween Alaska, Shiny Toy Guns

    ​Sandal weather is almost over, but sweater weather is almost here!

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    September is beer fest month in the Twin Cities

    Mark RobertsBeer fests abound this month in the Twin Cities​Grab your goblets and get a good protein base in your gut. It's going to be a marathon month for beer fans in the Twin Cities. Every weekend holds something big, including two Saturdays with two events each. This Saturday kicks it off ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    Lyn-Lake Oktoberfest, Labor Day Weekend Block Party lineups announced

    ​In my recap of the Pizza Luce Block Party from this weekend, I remarked that the free fest might end up being the highlight of the summer concert season. But it looks like we'll have a few other worthy contenders before the season is up -- two more late summer block party lineups have been reveal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Harriet Brewing Rauchfest 2011

    Rauchfest rounds out September beer fests​September will be a busy month for Twin Cities beer fans. There are so many events and happenings that they are doubling up on days. September 10th brings both Surlyfest and the Summit Silver Anniversary bash. The 17th is Autumn Brew Review, the big ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Fleet Foxes at the State Theatre, 07/17/2011

    Photos by Stacy Schwartz​Fleet FoxesJuly 17, 2011State TheatreSeattle's Fleet Foxes sold out the State Theatre on Sunday night, but instead of a tranquil and transfixing sit-down show by the highly-acclaimed sextet, some of the audience behaved as if the concert was instead being held at the ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    Lift Bridge suspends bottled beer

    No more Farm Girl bottles​Stillwater's Lift Bridge Brewery sent out a release today announcing that they are suspending delivery of their bottled product. No more Farm Girl on store shelves; at least for now. For the last couple of years Lift Bridge beers have been brewed at the Cold Spring Brewer ... More >>

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    June 8, 2011

    Deutsche Tage: German Days

    No more Farm Girl bottles​Stillwater's Lift Bridge Brewery sent out a release today announcing that they are suspending delivery of their bottled product. No more Farm Girl on store shelves; at least for now. For the last couple of years Lift Bridge beers have been brewed at the Cold Spring Brewer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Schell's vs. Summit Oktoberfest beers

    Beer vs. Beer: Minnesota Oktoberfests​Raise your (liter) mug! Between the soft pretzels and the schweinshaxe, we've been drinking a lot of Oktoberfest this fall. Trouble is, without sipping 'em side by side, we can never remember which ones we like better. The Hot Dish pitted two local brewe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Twin Cities Oktoberfest offers beer and lederhosen this weekend

    ​Beer! Brats! What more magic words of encouragement do you need? It's time for Twin Cities Oktoberfest, which means it's time to celebrate being German. "Kiss me I'm German" doesn't quite have that ring to it, but who cares once the lederhosen, oompah music, and giant steins of beer appear on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Fabulous Catering prepares wild game this Week in Food

    It's time to get classy with tequila: Pittsburgh Blue tequila dinner. ​Autumn arrives in the Twin Cities. Take down some tequila, preserve some kraut, prepare your wild game, and follow it all up with a Farm Fresh Feast this Week in Food. Tuesday 10/5 We admit Maple Grove is a haul, but hey, i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    Hitchcock, Hotel, art from Duluth: Freeloader Friday

    Digital Sextant​The first of the month is never kind on the wallet. Here at Freeloader Friday, we share you pain. Fortunately, the Twin Cities hosts tons of free events throughout the city each weekend. Our list this week includes art shows celebrating Alfred Hitchcock, Duluth, and a world without ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    Pizza Nea offers free beer for Oktoberfest

    Pizza Nea via FacebookYou buy a pizza, they'll throw in a beverage. ​Every Thursday in October, PIzza Nea is offering a free Oktoberfest draft with the purchase of a pizza. If you're not a fan of German beer, you can substitute a free Moretti Italian Lager tap or a glass of wine (7.50 and unde ... More >>

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    September 29, 2010

    Twin Cities Oktoberfest

    Pizza Nea via FacebookYou buy a pizza, they'll throw in a beverage. ​Every Thursday in October, PIzza Nea is offering a free Oktoberfest draft with the purchase of a pizza. If you're not a fan of German beer, you can substitute a free Moretti Italian Lager tap or a glass of wine (7.50 and unde ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2010

    Haute Dish hosts a beer dinner; Highland Grill stops human trafficking this Week in Food.

    Steve NeuharthDuck in a can, beer in a bottle at Haute Dish. ​What's better than a stock tip from Gordon Gekko? A pastry tip from Heidi Woodman and Zoe Francois. Meet these master bakers, take down some hot curry for a hot cause, and wash it all down with beer at breakfast this Week in Food. Mon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Wurst Night of Oktoberfest: Black Forest dishes up heart, tongue, and more on Monday

    from BFI's Facebook pageYou can eat the rest of this deer.​For this year's Oktoberfest, the Black Forest Inn is bringing a little something special to your table. With a renewed interest in eating all the parts of the animal, BFI' is adding tongue, heart, liver, and kidneys to their Oktoberfest br ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Oktoberfest, Lyn-Lake Block Party: Freeloader Friday

    covilha via Flickr.com​ As the seasons change, so do the types of events happening around town. This weekend we have two different Oktoberfest festivals, a block party (bring an umbrella), and free films.

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Jagerfest 2010 this Saturday at Club Jager

    ​"The leaves are turning, the cool breeze is blowing, and the days are getting shorter... so let's PARTY!" This Saturday, Clubhouse Jager in the Warehouse District will host its fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration, complete with a party-starting lineup of local music, free food provided by Fox T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Top 5 spots to celebrate Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    September 15, 2010

    Mill City Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    September 15, 2010

    Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    January 13, 2010

    Beer Fest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    December 9, 2009

    Weekday Happy Hour

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    September 30, 2009

    Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    September 16, 2009

    Mill City Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    June 10, 2009

    Sommerparty/After Hours Tanzparty

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    March 11, 2009

    7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    February 25, 2009

    Minimum Wage: 40 Paintings by Lizardman

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    January 14, 2009

    Urban Expedition: Germany

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    October 8, 2008

    Andy Kindler

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    September 24, 2008

    Black Forest Inn Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    October 24, 2007

    Doug Hoverson

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    October 24, 2007

    Doug Hoverson

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    October 24, 2007

    Doug Hoverson

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    September 26, 2007

    Ten Days of Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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    October 6, 1999

    Haunted Haus

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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