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June 11, 2013Midway Stadium sits on gigantic pile of horse shit, studies say
As the St. Paul Saints gear up to move into their new Lowertown digs in time for the 2015 season, the city of St. Paul is beginning to plan for the redevelopment of the Midway Stadium site.SEE ALSO: Midway Stadium documentary captures storied ballpark's twilight [VIDEO] One factor making that effort ... More >>
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May 17, 201310,000 Minutes of Minnesota Craft Beer 2013: Weekend Events
Finally, it's Friday, it's the start of Art-A-Whirl, and it's time to celebrate the end of Craft Beer Week with a cold brew or two... or more. With dozens of events, tappings, and releases going on all weekend, we picked a handful of events that are sure to be filled to the brim with fun and hops.
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May 10, 2013Mark Hamburger's MLB career derailed by pot; he now lives in parents' Shoreview basement
Think marijuana is a harmless drug? We mostly agree. But if you're looking for a sad pot-related story, look no further than the tale of 26-year-old Mounds View grad Mark Hamburger.A GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE? Moorhead police decry recent influx of Cali medical marijuanaTwo years ago, Hamburger, a former ... More >>
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March 1, 2013Jose Canseco desperately wants to play for St. Paul Saints
Jose Canseco wants to take his talents to St. Paul.The disgraced steroid-abusing slugger was the subject of a facetious Star Tribune column by Jim Souhan suggesting that Canseco would be a perfect match for the publicity-loving Saints.Canseco would be perfect for the St. Paul Saints. He'd bring att ... More >>
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December 3, 2012Minnesota less religious than 30 years ago, but still one of the most religious states
New data compiled and released by the Association of Religious Data Archives indicates that Minnesota is one of the most religious states in the country, with 56.3 percent of residents claiming some sort of religious affiliation.SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson on DNC "God" debacle: "Peter denied Christ 3 t ... More >>
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October 8, 2012Midway Stadium documentary captures storied ballpark's twilight [VIDEO]
The St. Paul Saints will soon leave Midway Stadium behind for shiny new $27 million digs in Lowertown.SEE ALSO: Mike Veeck championing stadium for St. Paul Saints [FEATURE]Most agree that's good news. But for those who have enjoyed the quirkiness of the Saints' 30-year-old ballpark, there's somethin ... More >>
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September 13, 2012St. Paul Saints get $25 million for new ballpark; Veeck-ville coming to Lowertown
SEE ALSO:-- St. Paul Saints move one step closer to building Veeck-land in Lowertown-- St. Paul Saints to become St. Paul Aints on Minnesota Atheists nightMinneapolis got Zygi-land -- St. Paul is getting Veeck-ville.Today, Governor Mark Dayton awarded the Saints $25 million out of the $27 million th ... More >>
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July 13, 2012St. Paul Saints to become St. Paul Aints on Minnesota Atheists night
SEE ALSO: St. Paul Saints move one step closer to building Veeck-land in LowertownOn August 10, the St. Paul Saints will risk offending Him in order to accommodate the Minnesota Atheists.On "A Night of Unbelievable Fun," the Saints will become the St. Paul Aints. They'll wear custom-made jerseys san ... More >>
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June 4, 2012Fall into the Beermuda Triangle this Week in Food
Baseball, beer, chocolate, charity...we're hitting all the major marks this Week in Food, and it's not even officially summer. 6/5 Start your week off right with the Wedge's class Chocolate Heaven, where students will enjoy a light meal before watching demos of ultimate chocolate chip cookies, bit ... More >>
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May 25, 2012Lowertown plans for new bars, bakery, and restaurants
It's a Saturday morning after a successful trip to the St. Paul Farmers Market. You got your fresh flowers, snap peas, and bunches of basil, but now you've worked up an appetite and are craving a sit-down breakfast that doesn't leave grease on your spoon. Sorry, Mickey's -- not always in the mood to ... More >>
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May 23, 2012St. Paul Saints move one step closer to building Veeck-land in Lowertown
Throughout the spring, we've chronicled the Vikings' efforts to secure public funding for a new football stadium, which we've dubbed Zygi-land.With the legislature recently approving a funding plan for the nearly $1 billion Metrodome-site stadium, it appears the Vikes' effort will pay dividends. And ... More >>
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January 17, 2012New Saints ballpark highlights Governor's bonding proposal
A rendering of the Saints' proposed Lowertown ballpark. The project is one of many in Gov. Dayton's $775 million bonding proposal.It isn't $500 million for a new Vikings stadium, but today, Gov. Mark Dayton proposed a bonding bill that would allot $27 in public funds for a new St. Paul Saints bal ... More >>
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July 15, 2011Dayton, GOP agree to end shutdown
The shutdown ended not with a bang, but with a shrug.After two weeks of gridlock and three hours locked in his office, Mark Dayton and Republican leaders emerged yesterday with a deal to end the state shutdown. The governor forced a tight grin as he stepped to the microphone, announcing the deal ... More >>
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June 15, 2011St. Paul Saints Weiner boxer shorts may be grossest ballpark giveaway ever
The scandal-savvy St. Paul Saints have jumped on Weinergate with the ball club's latest bizarre giveaway.This time, the first 1,501 fans who are 18 or over will receive a snazzy pair of boxer shorts that commemorate Weiner's most famous photo--the one with the bulge.While we normally enjoy the sa ... More >>
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June 18, 2010St. Paul Summer Beer Fest is Sunday
On Sunday, celebrate all things beer at the second annual St. Paul Summer Beer Fest. The event is now the largest craft beer festival in the state, with 78 breweries participating, including Louisiana's Abita, Oregon's Widmer, Vermont's Magic Hat, Kansas's Tall Grass, an ... More >>
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June 3, 2010Larry Craig airport bathroom sex still hilarious on the The Daily Show
Remember the greatest moment in Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport history? Who doesn't?! In 2007, then-Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho was arrested in the airport after soliciting sex in the men's bathroom with the infamous wide stance and foot tap. He pled guilty hoping it would make the in ... More >>
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May 21, 2010Best of Hot Dish: May 17-21
Another week, another weekly wrap up--time sure does fly. Again, with the great stories, recipes, events, and food lovin' good times. Here are some of the week's highlights: ~Local writer Heather McElhatton talks Cinnebon, Johnny Michael's shame-inducing cocktails, and wiener water. ~Rachel Hutto ... More >>
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May 5, 2010Chris Coleman says Vikings stadium bill screws St. Paul
More than table scraps please, the mayor tells legislatorsThat $800 million Vikings stadium bill working its way through the Legislature this week amounts to nothing more than "left-over crumbs" for St. Paul, the city's mayor told state lawmakers in a letter yesterday. At issue: Proposed deb ... More >>
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April 30, 2010Cupcake Cannon splatters your world
For your Friday mental health break, we bring you the Cupcake Cannon, in all its Technicolor icing-splattered glory, courtesy of Johnny Cupcakes. Frankly, we think the Saint Paul Saints ought to replace their t-shirt cannon with this baby. Click and enjoy.
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August 18, 2009Free parking at Twin Cities hot spots tonight
You might get lucky tonight and "land" on some free parking. har har.
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July 21, 2009Saints to turn Midway into social media orgy Thursday
The Saints are embracing the web and trying to set a Tweeting record.
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July 20, 2009St. Paul Saints "Super Fan" is at it again
This man seriously gets paid to act like a nut at sports events, do push ups for a crowd, and generally act obnoxious? Where do we sign up?
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July 16, 2009Saints give away souvenir cups... for your balls
The St. Paul Saints are hoping you'll have a ball with this giveaway. It's all the support you'll ever need in tough times.
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July 3, 2009Drink of the week: Local beer at SP Saints' games
Because beer always tastes better at a ball game. Local beer at Saint Paul Saints' games is this week's drink of the week.
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May 19, 2009Arsonist caught after purchasing Wal-Mart gas can
Tuesday's five most fascinating stories printed on wood pulp.
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May 13, 2009Dean Barkley to throw first pitch at Saints Recount Night
Independence Party candidate Dean Barkley will throw out the first pitch of the game. Barkley came in third against Coleman and Franken on Election Day.
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February 25, 2009Blogs
January 27, 2009St. Paul Summer Beer Fest: save the date
In case you didn't get a ticket to Winterfest...Blogs
January 19, 2009Dome Dog's future uncertain: Twins hire new concessions company
Is the Dome dog doomed?Blogs
November 21, 2008St. Paul Saints present Count von "Re"Count
Greetings! It is I, the Count. You are just in time to count ballots with me.
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September 6, 2006Courting Trouble
Judicial candidates in Minnesota can now be endorsed by a political party. The money hasn't flowed yet, but some races have already been politicized.
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July 5, 2006The Spoiler
Consultant and candidate Hutchinson won't "shock the world"—but will he tip the race for gov?
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June 23, 2006Columns
July 6, 2005The Autograph Man
What ever happened to Buddy Holly's fishing license?
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December 3, 2003Get in There and Pitch
Pioneer Press falls behind on latest stadium push
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May 7, 2003Karlen's Karma
An oral history of a single drink at ice cream haven Sebastian Joe's
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May 30, 2001Saints Elsewhere
The Twin Cities' perennially popular minor-league team is looking for a bigger sandlot
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April 29, 1998A Horse by Any Other Name
The betting favorite in the upcoming Run for the Roses is undefeated--and somewhat politically incorrect.
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March 27, 1996A Life in Baseball
At 83, Angelo Giuliani is a talking book of Minnesota baseball lore.
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