St. Paul Saints

St. 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 >>

Mike Veeck championing stadium for St. Paul Saints

Team owner ready to move on from Midway

New 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 >>

Dayton, 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 >>

St. 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 >>

St. 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 >>

Larry 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 >>

Best 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 >>

St. Paul Saints vs. Wichita Wingnuts

​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 >>

St. Paul Saints vs. Lincoln Saltdogs

​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 >>

Chris Coleman says Vikings stadium bill screws St. Paul

More than table scraps please, the mayor tells legislators​That $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 >>

Cupcake 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.

2nd Annual Crispin IceBall

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.

Free parking at Twin Cities hot spots tonight

You might get lucky tonight and "land" on some free parking. har har.

Saints to turn Midway into social media orgy Thursday

The Saints are embracing the web and trying to set a Tweeting record.

St. 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?

Saints 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.

Drink 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.

St. Paul Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers

Because beer always tastes better at a ball game. Local beer at Saint Paul Saints' games is this week's drink of the week.

Arsonist caught after purchasing Wal-Mart gas can

Tuesday's five most fascinating stories printed on wood pulp.

Dean 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.

Iceball Adventure Series 2009

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.

St. Paul Summer Beer Fest: save the date

Dome Dog's future uncertain: Twins hire new concessions company

St. Paul Saints present Count von "Re"Count

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Fringe by Numbers: Choosing a Top 10 Numerically

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Food Events This Week

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St. Paul Saints "Bobblefoot" Larry Craig giveaway worth a small fortune

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Saints offer "bobble foot" promotion this weekend

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Now is the time! Now is the time?

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Tough Cookies

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Decoding The Code

Eagan author discusses "the unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in the NHL"

Courting 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.

The Spoiler

Consultant and candidate Hutchinson won't "shock the world"—but will he tip the race for gov?

Hatch to announce running mate Sunday

Consultant and candidate Hutchinson won't "shock the world"—but will he tip the race for gov?

The Autograph Man

What ever happened to Buddy Holly's fishing license?

Get in There and Pitch

Pioneer Press falls behind on latest stadium push

Karlen's Karma

An oral history of a single drink at ice cream haven Sebastian Joe's

The People's Skybox

A few innings in the Metrodome's Rally Room

Twin Killing

Is there any way to keep Major League Baseball in Minnesota? Well, for starters we could get a judge to classify Carl Pohlad as a vulnerable adult...

House or Home Depot

The city and neighborhood activists fight over a blighted corner in St. Paul

Saints Elsewhere

The Twin Cities' perennially popular minor-league team is looking for a bigger sandlot

Burned

Some hailed firefighters Julie Tossey and Kathleen O'Connor as symbols of a new era in gender equality in St. Paul. But others--including their own union--wanted to see their dreams go up in smoke.

Love Stings

Wings sprinkled with fairy dust. Free-falling sex. A bite that can kill. Meet Minnesota's favorite insect -- and the men who adore it.

Stay Hungry

Surviving the book wars and outfoxing the wolves with the Hungry Mind's David Unowsky

Portrait of the Artist as a Killer

The Art of Murder or How to Take a Friend's Life Without Really Trying. Acclaimed artist Carl Wesley, a.k.a. Inmate 198369, wrote the book.

A Horse by Any Other Name

The betting favorite in the upcoming Run for the Roses is undefeated--and somewhat politically incorrect.

THE LAST WORKING STIFF

Twins manager Tom Kelly believes in the simple things: a hard day's work and a steady hand at the wheel.

A Life in Baseball

At 83, Angelo Giuliani is a talking book of Minnesota baseball lore.