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Top 20 best Minnesota songs: #10-1

Related:Top 20 best Minnesota songs: #20-11Top 20 best Minnesota musiciansFirst Avenue's 20 best concertsCountless songwriters have found inspiration in the Land of 10,000 Lakes over the years, and even more have hit upon something revelatory about Minnesota without ever becoming full-time residen ... More >>

Minneapolis music scene named second-best in the U.S.

​The helpful folks at Livability.com have chosen "Top 10 Cities With the Best Music Scenes Outside of Nashville NYC and LA," and trusty Minneapolis came in second. It does not seem as if Howler's Jordan Gatesmith or people who went to Jane's Addiction at the Brick were polled for this, but it's st ... More >>

Critics' Picks: Andrew W.K., Megafaun, and more

​The helpful folks at Livability.com have chosen "Top 10 Cities With the Best Music Scenes Outside of Nashville NYC and LA," and trusty Minneapolis came in second. It does not seem as if Howler's Jordan Gatesmith or people who went to Jane's Addiction at the Brick were polled for this, but it's st ... More >>

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 >>

Plans progressing for high-speed rail to Chicago

​Imagine hopping on a train in downtown Minneapolis and getting off less than six hours later in the heart of Chicago, with a stop in Milwaukee in between. Sound farfetched? Right now, it might, but the Minnesota Department of Transportation is moving ahead with plans for a 400-mile, high-speed ra ... More >>

Twin Cities 15th "most romantic" city, says Alice.com

​Apparently we north-country hipsters are middle of the pack when it comes to romance.That's because Alice.com pegged the Twin Cities as the 15th "most romantic" city in a recently published study.

Northfield Target employee to deliver "Save Thanksgiving" petition to CEO Gregg Steinhafel

Target: no sight for tired worker's eyes.​The rage has come home to roost. On Monday afternoon, Seth Coleman,  a seasonal Target employee in Northfield, will deliver a hard copy version of the "Save Thanksgiving" petition to the retailer's headquarters on Nicollet Mall. "My choice is stay ... More >>

George Clooney in The Descendants

Is this the feel-good comedy of the year?

Target employees petition retailer to "save Thanksgiving"

This is not the super Thanksgiving employees had in mind.​Target is facing a backlash from its own employees as the clock ticks down to the craziest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. In the escalating arms race to get as many crazed shoppers in the door as possible, Target announced it wou ... More >>

Sioux Falls label Init Records planning festival

​Steven Williams is a longtime supporter of local music. In 2001, he started the Mankato-based Init Records to release The Vidablue (later Ten Grand). In the ten years since, the label has relocated to Sioux Falls and has issued a total of 74 releases. While he doesn't play in any bands him ... More >>

Impaler's Bill Lindsey talks about the band's recent tour and their return to the 7th St. Entry

Photos courtesy of Impaler​It's been some time since we last heard from Twin Cities shock rockers Impaler. Since we last met up, the band has been working on all cylinders, playing gigs around town with some well known legendary metal bands like Faster Pussycat and Paul Di'anno. They've also b ... More >>

Lucky Bucket and Millstream beers arrive in Minnesota

Lucky Bucket Brewery launches this weekend in Minnesota.​Somehow the word has gotten out that Minnesotans love to drink beer. The list of out-of-state breweries starting distribution here just keeps expanding. In the last two months alone we've welcomed Stone Brewing Co., Brooklyn Brewery, and ... More >>

Now Now kick off two-month tour

​Local rock trio Now Now (formerly known as Now, Now Every Children) are one of the many Twin Cities bands who will caravan down to Austin, Texas this year for the SXSW festival, but they're getting a head start -- the band is already on the road and will complete a full lap of the US that won't f ... More >>

STNNNG behind the music

An oral history of Smoke of My Will

'Jim Thome At The Plate' rocks on video

Jim Thome at the bat​Starting about the time his Labor Day home run hit the flag pole at Target Field, everyone's been expecting big things out Jim Thome and the rest of the Twins as they head into their playoff run this week against the Yankees. We've named Thome our Twin of the month. Sport ... More >>

The Faint at First Avenue, 07/21/10

Photos by Tony Nelson​The FaintJuly 21, 2010First AvenueWith everything that the Faint brought with them on stage Wednesday night at First Avenue, it's possible that the crowd would've been entertained even if the band never played a note. There were seven aliens/mannequins strategically placed ... More >>

Minneapolis ranks No. 1 for cheap housing

We love our place on lists, and a new one just out today ranks Minneapolis Number 1 for good housing prices.

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.

Comedy Corner Underground squashed by police who want no funny business

Benny Quash, Bob Edwards, and Marck Dickhut become outlaws of comedy

Yo La Tengo headed to First Avenue this October

Wear your nice shoes to this show. They're going to get a lot of attention.

Readers respond to "Guantánamo's Final Days"

Wear your nice shoes to this show. They're going to get a lot of attention.

Estelle, Dillinger Four, and more

Wear your nice shoes to this show. They're going to get a lot of attention.

Josh Grier of Tapes 'n Tapes takes a moment to catch us up on life on the road

Their latest tour is pointing them homeward bound

Poolside Manners

After banning a three-year-old from swimming, grown man still fears cooties

It's easy to get rich here

After banning a three-year-old from swimming, grown man still fears cooties

Critics' Picks

After banning a three-year-old from swimming, grown man still fears cooties

Music A-List

After banning a three-year-old from swimming, grown man still fears cooties

Alt-Weeklies Provide Web Links to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Home Address

Action Taken in Solidarity with Phoenix New Times

Patricia Hampl

Action Taken in Solidarity with Phoenix New Times

Surly Nation

Need a drink? Yeah, It's been that kind of month. So how about a local surly ale?

Local Hold'em players descend on Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker

Need a drink? Yeah, It's been that kind of month. So how about a local surly ale?

Concert Highlights for the Week of May 9 - May 15

Need a drink? Yeah, It's been that kind of month. So how about a local surly ale?

Zimmermann plans "Last Supper;" hopes to serve time in Yankton near his brother

Need a drink? Yeah, It's been that kind of month. So how about a local surly ale?

43 speaks

Need a drink? Yeah, It's been that kind of month. So how about a local surly ale?

A New Low

Hard times hit the Duluth scene

Single Malt: Innumerable Bottles

The rarest single malt scotches in all the world can be found in Minnesota, if you only know where to look

Notes of a Dirty Young Extra

Love is a hot dog from Hell on the race track set of the new Bukowski film

Wet Hot American Summer

You scrubbed radioactive toilets. You fleeced tots at carnivals. You ground the beaks off baby birds. You sent City Pages your summer job stories--and we didn't even give you minimum wage in return.

Kid Rock

The life of a record-label owning, guitar-playing, writing, radio hosting...

Who Wants to be a Senator?

Forget free trade with China, privatizing Social Security, and that pesky debate about campaign-finance reform. Here’s everything you really need to know about that gaggle of Minnesotans who are vying for a six-year stint in Washington.

Great American Novel

Minnesota's own Dr. Demento talks about corporate radio, the Meat Puppets, and 30 years of weird records

Where Others Fear To Tread

V.J. Smith traded his gun for a Bible a decade ago. Now he runs the night watch on Central's troubled streets. The payoff? Amazing grace and a good night's sleep.

Bombs Away

Noise artist Bombardier drops some of electronic music's fastest and hardest beats--and waits for the explosion

Fall Out

The military turned Ron Falcon into an officer, a gentleman, and a doctor. When the brass discovered he was gay, they kicked him out and sent him the bill.

Off Beat

The military turned Ron Falcon into an officer, a gentleman, and a doctor. When the brass discovered he was gay, they kicked him out and sent him the bill.

Place: Everyday People Clothing Exchange

The military turned Ron Falcon into an officer, a gentleman, and a doctor. When the brass discovered he was gay, they kicked him out and sent him the bill.

The Last Picture Show

Movie theaters used to have majestic screens, rocking chairs, and real butter. Some still do.

Suicide Squeeze

Movie theaters used to have majestic screens, rocking chairs, and real butter. Some still do.

The Living Dead of the Night

The Living Dead of the Night

Being a collection of notes on the art and science of sleeplessness, with a helpful sidebar on the commercial attractions of the night.

Powellmania

The general and his suitors