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Timberwolves reportedly eyeing Block E for new practice facility

A downtrodden black hole of a real estate development and a struggling, seemingly snakebitten professional sports franchise -- some might say it's a perfect match.THE BACKSTORY: Block E blight: There's only one business left insideAccording to a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal report, the Timb ... More >>

LL Cool J unveils Kings of the Mic U.S. tour dates -- Minneapolis in May

Four rap institutions are linking up for the Kings of the Mic tour later this year. Though LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and De La Soul have wildly different pedigrees and styles (and levels of movie stardom), this is a lineup that just keeps giving. When one ponders the sheer number of hits th ... More >>

Muse at Target Center, 3/7/13

MuseWith Dead SaraTarget Center, MinneapolisThursday, March 7, 2013When it came time for the finale last night at Target Center, Muse didn't leave anything to chance. Well, scratch that -- maybe a little bit: The high-definition LED screens that wrapped around the stage suddenly transformed into a g ... More >>

Beyonce unveils Mrs. Carter World Tour 2013 dates -- St. Paul in July

Beyonce just put on one of the most stunning Super Bowl halftime shows -- easily the best since Prince's -- and it's no shock that an announcement of her Mrs. Carter World Tour follows. The shows begin in Europe in April, and a North American stint launches on June 28 in Los Angeles, and wrapping at ... More >>

New Kids on the Block displaying Package Tour dates -- Minneapolis in July

What do you do to promote a tour of aging boy bands while still trying to titillate a fan base that has grown older right along with the past-their-prime groups? In the case of the upcoming New Kids on the Block (NKOTB), 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men joint jaunt through the U.S., you call it "The Pack ... More >>

The Who play Quadrophenia at Target Center, 11/27/12

The WhoTarget Center, MinneapolisTuesday, November 27, 2012Parsing out the good and the bad from the Who's performance at Target Center has an added gravity to it. Here's a band that has spent nearly 50 years shaping the structure that we call rock 'n' roll today -- not only the speaker-puncturing a ... More >>

Jordan Kushner, legal observer harassed during anti-Israel protest at Wolves game, speaks out

Twin Cities attorney Jordan Kushner is a National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer. As such, he attends protests to make sure private security and law enforcement respects demonstrators' rights even when situations become tense.SEE ALSO: Dan Feidt, producer of DRE drug scandal video, talks about Occupy, ... More >>

Muse unveil 2013 U.S. tour dates -- Minneapolis in March

As predicted, British prog-dabbling rockers Muse has announced a full-scale U.S. tour for early 2013. The tour dates in North America begin in January and stretch through April, and included is the group's first date in the Twin Cities in two-and-a-half years. The announcement comes fresh off their ... More >>

Rush at Target Center, 9/24/12

RushTarget Center, MinneapolisMonday, September 24, 2012When the Toronto prog trio last visited us at the Minnesota State Fair a couple years ago, if they were hinting that the rest of their touring career's set lists would involve bouncing around their back catalog, then last night's three-hour pe ... More >>

Rush's Clockwork Angels Tour: Minneapolis in September

Prog rock pioneers Rush head out on the road this year in support of their 20th(!) album, Clockwork Angels. Their North American tour runs between early September and early December, and includes a stop at Target Center in the early going.The song to justify this never-ending touring, recording, and ... More >>

One Direction return to Minnesota on 2013 U.S. tour

Just so we're all caught up, One Direction is a British boy band. They are an extremely popular British boy band who got a springboard from the talent competition The X-Factor. So popular, in fact, that they can fill New York's Madison Square Garden with little more than a couple of grins from their ... More >>

Aerosmith's Global Warming tour launches in Minneapolis

​Aerosmith will begin its 18-date summer tour this June at Target Center. Dubbed the Global Warming tour, the seminal Boston band will bring Cheap Trick along for the North American dates that carry between mid-June and early August."The old Aerosmith is back with a new vengeance and we will kick ... More >>

The Black Keys lead a spate of recent Twin Cities concert announcements

Photo By Erik Hess​Winter is always a great time to catch local acts here in the Twin Cities, since most national bands aren't brave enough (wisely) to tour here during the colder months. But with the recent springlike temperatures around these parts, one's mind certainly can begin to wander t ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Andrew Bird, Doomtree Blowout, Foster the People, Jingle Ball

​ So much good music happening this weekend; here's an overview of the best bets.

Sade at the Target Center, 8/9/11

Photos by Steve Cohen​Sade with John LegendAugust 9, 2011Target Center, Minneapolis"I've been told Minneapolis is one of the coldest towns in the whole world," Sade told the Target Center crowd last night, only one song into her set. "I don't think so. I think you are one of the coolest towns. And ... More >>

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Weekend Checklist: Tommy Stinson, No Bird Sing, Death Cab, MODSUN

​In case the apocalypse doesn't happen this weekend, here's some stuff to check out!

Lil Wayne, Keri Hilson, Far East Movement, Rick Ross and Lloyd coming to Xcel August 9

​It seems like pretty much every pop star on the Top 40 charts is planning to make their way to the Twin Cities this summer to play one of our two arenas, and this new date comprises a handful of high-profile stars: Lil Wayne will steer his tour toward St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on August 9 wit ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Slightly Stoopid, Tex Pistols, Sugarland, R. Kelly

​"I once told this writer a story about how I met the guys in an elevator and found out we all had the same last name, so we decided to form a band."- Joey Ramone

Usher at the Target Center: Win free tickets via our Gimme Noise Facebook page

​On May 21, Usher will steer his "OMG Tour" toward the Twin Cities for a show at the Target Center with opener Akon, and Gimme Noise got our little paws on a pair of tickets to give to one of our devoted readers.If the press release we received about his recent tour is any indication, the show wil ... More >>

Target Center slated for a $155 million overhaul, and please ignore the Timberwolves

The Target Center could look this good.​Out of the blue, we need to renovate the city-owned 21-year-old Target Center to the tune of $155 million? More seating options for sports and concerts, fancier entries, a few restaurants, and better accommodations for traveling acts are desperately needed ... More >>

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Ozzy Osbourne postpones Sunday's Target Center show

​Ozzy Osbourne is postponing his Sunday night show at the Target Center by exactly one month due to an ear infection, the venue tells us today. The Prince of Darkness is suffering from "complications" from his infection which are preventing him from performing; his rescheduled tour will kick off i ... More >>

Cirque du Soleil still wows with long-running Alegria

​ Once a loose grouping of troupes, Cirque du Soleil is now a behemoth performing powerhouse brought to you by American Express (who they thank before the show begins). Though the circus may have corporatized over the years, they have reached such heights of popularity and financial success for ... More >>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Weekend Checklist: The Hopefuls, The Alarmists, and Dane Cook

June 12-14.

Rybak and Sundgaard lobby Facebook to end friend limit

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

Dane Cook: The Interview

America's most divisive comic calls Gimme Noise to chat.

ASA Action Sports World Tour

Britney Spears: He said

Rings of fire and glitter cannons? Who could compete with that? Brit Brit spent her Target Center performance eclipsed by an embarrassment of riches.

Britney Spears: She said

It seems natural to want to root for Britney, but there was something tragic about her performance Friday night.

Weekend Checklist: Britney Spears, Doomtree and Wavves

April 3-April 5.

T-Wolves so awful, you'll be more entertained by the fans

So you're sitting in the torture chamber that is the Target Center. How do you make the time fly by? Check out the weirdos and hotties sitting in the seats.

Twenty years of Timberwolves: Highs, lows, and grisly details

A retrospective of Minnesota's most heartbreaking franchise

Dec. 12, 2008: The Dillinger Four, Oasis, P.O.S. & Ryan Adams

Target Center green roof: Is it worth it?

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Nine Inch Nails stun a capacity crowd at Target Center

With tourmates Boris, Nine Inch Nails executed nothing short of an ... More >>

Nine Inch Nails, AC/DC, and more

Target Field to be located across Target Plaza from Target Center

Rage Against The Machine: The Battle of Minneapolis, part deux

Rage Against the Machine announce RNC show

The Lynx raise funds for breast cancer research

Four fights added to UFC Minnesota card

UFC 87 comes to Minnesota with Brock Lesnar headlining at Target Center

World Fighting Championships

Concert Highlights for the Week Of June 6-12

A reclusive billionaire tries to resuscitate the Timberwolves' struggling arena

Can Philip Anschutz lure the likes of Billy Joel and Justin Timberlake back to Minneapolis?

Best reasons to leave your house in 2005

Mooning at the Howl

We used to be patient Wolves fans, but things have changed.

Team Colors

Lynx officials say they want all their fans to feel welcome. Then why are the Target Center crowds so pale?