Saint Paul

St. Paul's wedding website IDs gay couple who may be first to marry in the city [IMAGE]

In the wake of love becoming the law in Minnesota, the city of St. Paul quickly overhauled its I Do St. Paul website to make it gay friendly.SEE ALSO: Mary Franson wonders whether marriage equality extends to polygamy"With the passing of the Freedom to Marry act, Saint Paul is now strongly positione ... More >>

House set to vote on legalizing gay marriage [STREAMING VIDEO] [UPDATES]

-- Updates below jump --The long-awaited day is finally here. This afternoon, the Minnesota House is expected to vote on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage.SEE ALSO: Gay marriage opponents waved bizarre signs during yesterday's Capitol rally [PHOTOS]Earlier this week, DFL leaders said they're tota ... More >>

Mpls still third-most literate city; St. Paul re-emerges from stone age

Central Connecticut State University's annual literacy survey shows Minneapolis holding steady as the third-most literate city in the county, once again behind first-place D.C. and second-place Seattle.LAST YEAR'S RESULTS: Minneapolis 3rd most literate city; St. Paul slipping back into stone age App ... More >>

The Hipshaker at Ward 6: A drink of the week for the kid in you

Hipshaker Ward 6 $7 A burger and fries with a shake to wash it down. Is there any such iconic fast food trio that can speak better to the innocence (and the lightening-fast metabolism) of youth? Wouldn't you like to throw old-person things like "points" or your "glycemic index" to the wind and sl ... More >>

Robert Buth, hijab-wearing St. Paul cop, apologizes for culturally insensitive photo

A day after a photo of him wearing a hijab, Target badge, and lipstick created a firestorm, St. Paul K-9 officer Robert Buth apologized yesterday for his ill-advised Halloween costume choice.SEE ALSO: St. Paul PD investigating photo of purported off-duty cop crossdressing as Muslim woman St. Paul Po ... More >>

Gov't lobbying government: Local governments spent $8.3 million in 2011 to lobby legislators

The Vikings don't have to release information on how much money they spent lobbying Minnesota in 2011, but the state's local governments do. Their lobbying tab for last year comes in at $8.3 million, according to a 386-page report released Monday by the state auditor's office. That number's a 0.7 ... More >>

River's Edge Music Festival 2012 at Harriet Island lineup

Related:Death Cab For Cutie, Avett Brothers highlight Des Moines' 80/35 Fest line-upKid Dakota, Mayda, Bloodnstuff lead Lyn-Lake Street Fest lineupFeist, DeVotchKa, and Rufus Wainwright top Music in the Zoo's summer concert scheduleThe Live Nation-sponsored River's Edge Festival at Harriet Island ha ... More >>

Anvil at Station 4, 2/22/12

AnvilStation 4, St. PaulWednesday, February 22, 2012There was a a heavy amount of enthusiasm when legendary Canadian power metal trio, Anvil finally hit the stage last night at Station 4 in Saint Paul. While age would become a consistent theme of the evening, it was the vibrant and youthful spirit o ... More >>

Readings by Writers

Jamie Malone of Sea Change, Chef Chat Part 2

​Chef Jamie Malone has working at Sea Change off and on for years, but recently was promoted to head of the kitchen as the Chef de Cuisine.  Yesterday we spent some time chatting with the chef about her early career and world travel (catch up here.)  Today we talk to about farmers market ... More >>

Concrete and Grass Lowertown Music Festival

Food trucks rally every Monday in St. Paul

Food trucks unite in downtown Saint Paul​With the overwhelming success of the original St. Paul food truck court at City Hall, it was clear the public was clamoring for more. The city responded, working again with Jill Wilson of the 128 Cafe to hood a few parking meters and gather a group of truck ... More >>

Vellee Deli food truck serves fusion cuisine curbside

It's a Vellee good day in the neighborhood​Vellee Deli's slick black truck has been winding through Minneapolis and Saint Paul streets serving a combination of Mexican and Asian cuisines.  The new mobile kitchen is owned and operated by William Xiong and his partner/executive chef Joyce Truon ... More >>

St. Paul City Council opposes Vikings stadium tax [UPDATE]

Pictured: The proposed stadium in Arden Hills. Some assembly required. ​A resolution on the tax to fund the Minnesota Vikings stadium in Arden Hills looks headed for a 7-0 shutout in the St. Paul City Council today. If it's approved by the state Legislature, the current proposal would raise sales ... More >>

Ghostmouth opens for your favorite bands whether you like it or not

An exclusive interview with the band that keeps showing up outside of every one of your favorite concerts.

Minnesota ranks No. 1 in weaning drivers off gasoline

E85: It's the corn.​Minnesota is officially the best state when it comes to replacing gasoline with alternatives that don't line the pockets of Middle East oil sharks, according to the Department of Energy. For that, we can thank the corn, and the Twin Cities Clean Cities Coalition.

France 44 shares the secrets of Scotland's finest whiskey this Week in Food.

Pair wisely. ​Prepare for spring by planning your garden, pairing your wine and cheese, and picking out the perfect brew, wine, or scotch for your next big shindig. It's all here, this Week in Food. Monday 3/14 Pairing the wrong cheese with your wine can really wreak havoc. Learn how to avoid t ... More >>

Fleetwood Magic tribute night takes over the Turf this Saturday

​As the puddles begin to accumulate from the ground up with the long awaited spring thaw that's in full motion, I can't help but notice a certain "joie de vivre" in the air. Growing more and more tired of looking at my reflection in the snow-covered hills that line the sidewalks, I immediately sen ... More >>

Thomas Eugene Gorz accused of stealing 1,000 pounds of copper (NOT 1,000 tons)

Gotham City Lost And FoundHow much copper, did you say?​We've all misplaced a decimal point or two from time to time, right? So our sympathies go out to whomever it was at the St. Paul Police Department today who had to send out this epic correction about Thomas Eugene Gorz, of St. Paul. He ... More >>

20.21 and Burger Moe's offer two solid buns this Week in Food

John LeechFeast with Fezziwig on Harriet Island. ​Mr. Fezziwig hosts a feast, Burger Moe's hosts Tim Mahoney, and 20.21 Chef Asher Miller hosts three seconds of ultimate relaxation this Week in Food. Monday 12/29 Get your drink on--with a buddy. Ngon Bistro now offers dinner for two with a pitc ... More >>

Sweets Bakeshop will be opening a new sweet spot

Andy Lien Sweet cake, man​The exquisitely tasteful bakery off Marshall in Saint Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood will soon be getting a Minneapolis sister store.  Owner Ly Lo says they are hoping for a mid-December opening for their new storefront at 4747 Nicollet Avenu ... More >>

MST3K presents 'Mitchell' at the Turf Club's Clown Lounge

​For those who lament the 1999 demise of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Comedy Central's weekly "watch-along" of bad, little-known films with running, mocking commentary by Joel Hodgson or Mike Nelson, and two or more robots, you now have reason to live again. The Minnesota-based show has a new--al ... More >>

DWITT: 100 Creatives

​Number 97: DWITT (a.k.a. David Ruddy Witt)  City: Saint Paul (Highland Park)  Years spent living in MN: 31He may not be an actual rock star, but prolific artist DWITT (David Witt) is as close as you can get without picking up a guitar. In fact, his mere association with an event usuall ... More >>

Open Minds Open Mic aims to revivify Frogtown next week, feat. special guest Eyedea

​Next week a new artistically focused open mic project serving the perpetually overlooked Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul is launching with one simple goal: to foster Saint Paul's performing arts scene. Open Minds Open Mic is a project spearheaded by longtime host Shahbaz Shah (and many friend ... More >>

The Best of Hot Dish: September 13-17, 2010

A perfect weekend for pickling, canning, and baking (with this produce from the '70s)​This week's The Hot Dish  was chock-full of great stories and events about food and drink. Here's a recap of some highlights:~The word on the street is that there is so freakin' much to eat. How do you decid ... More >>

Rock the Boat 3 embarks tomorrow night

The third Rock the Boat fundraiser, produced by Minnesota non-profit VEGA Productions (who gave us the Minnesota Beatle Project compilation) and benefiting music and art programs in Saint Paul public schools, takes place tomorrow night aboard two connected Padelford River Boats that launch from Harr ... More >>

Danny Elwin Wright dies from hit-and-run

​A 55-year-old man who was the victim of an intentional hit-and-run has died. Now St. Paul police are asking for the public's help in tracking down the man who did it.Danny Elwin Wright was hit outside of a homeless mission. He was rushed to Regions Hospital, where he died Saturday night from head ... More >>

The Pist reunion with Defiance and Ponx Attax at The Bedlam Saturday

​The Pist were as popular as a mid-nineties, socially-pissed, recidivist hardcore band could be, which makes them almost infamous and largely unknown..except maybe in our towns. Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been considered punk as fuck for as long as that word has, it's just a fact. And that's ... More >>

Twin Cities tops nation in volunteerism

Photo: sanjoselibraryGive it away now​All these accolades are starting to make us blush: Cleanest city, bike-friendliest city, greatest housing prices -- the list just grows. Now, for the fourth year in a row, the Twin Cities area has been ranked tops in the U.S. for volunteering by the Corp ... More >>

Summit, Shitty Barn Sessions, and Grazefest: The Week in Food

​ This week kicks off in a shitty barn and culminates in hell. Need we say more? The Week in Food . . .Tuesday 6/15 Summit is like the little black dress of beers. It goes with everything: stuffed jalapenos and deviled eggs, beer cheese fondue, Creole shrimp coleslaw, and especially roasted pig w ... More >>

Art-a-Whirl, Gayngs, Visqueen and more must-see events this weekend

​Holy Crap! It's Art-a-Whirl weekend! Non-stop art and rock and roll takes over NorthEast this weekend with art shows, all-day indoor/outdoor performances, some bands floating down the river in houseboats, and general festival madness for 72 straight hours. This annual tradition is so broad an ... More >>

Saint Paul: the drink recipe

​Looking through a list of vintage drink recipes, I was excited to find a cocktail called Saint Paul. A gin and rum drink made with bitter lemon soda and Angostura bitters provided one challenge--locating bitter lemon soda. The soda is a product made by Schweppes (not lemon sour) and not commo ... More >>

Top cops Dolan and Harrington oppose Arizona-style anti-immigrant law

Photo: drcuervoDolan and Harrington don't want to see your papers​Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan and St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington have just issued a joint statement saying they are dead set against the Arizona-style anti-immigrant bill introduced to the state House yesterday by St ... More >>

Joe P. Furth of Eclipse Records: providing records, all ages shows, and arcade games since 1999

"We've created loyalty that the other stores don't have," Furth says.

Don't Forget the Children: A Benefit for Haiti this Sunday

For every dollar raised the Mortenson Construction Company plans to match up to $20,000.

Modern Radio announces 10 year anniversary shows

Plastic Constellations to reunite for the local label's tin anniversary.

A national shrine in our backyard? It's official

We've got to give St. Paul a little more credit now that they officially have a national shrine located up on that hill overlooking downtown.

Flyover Land Vol. 1 available for free download

Good things come to those at wait-- the exhaustive regional hip-hop sampler is up for grabs at last.

Romantica plays Turf Club tonight for More Cowbell anniversary

The Evening Rig and Absent Arch also on-hand to celebrate the venerable music blog's 5th birthday

Maps of Norway calls it quits

Hot on the heels of their outstanding "Die Off Songbird," Maps of Norway have booked their farewell show. Gimme Noise talks over the high points with bassist Matt Helgeson.

Republican National Convention report released

Chris Coleman to run for reelection in 2009

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Five Questions For... Aaron Landry of S4xton.com

WW II history museum is not recession-proof

Coleman calls off negative ads, asks for respect from media

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