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Wild Forward Zenon Konopka shows us what 30 stitches to the face looks like [PHOTO]

Wild Forward Zenon Konopka wasted no time reminding us that the NHL is indeed a rough sport.He tweeted this grisly photo after he took a stick to the face during the first game of the season against the Colorado Avalanche.That's 30 stitches across the bridge of his nose, or what was once his nose be ... More >>

Katy Perry's "Firework" used to promote legalizing bottle rockets in Minnesota

Minnesota Rep. John Kriesel may be retiring from the local Legislature, but he's trying to go out with a resounding bang. The Cottage Grove Republican has chosen an unlikely source for inspiration in his quest to legalize bottle rockets and certain more powerful fireworks in the state, and it's the ... More >>

Soul Asylum back with Delayed Reaction in July

​Soul Asylum will release its first album in six years this July, Delayed Reaction. This will be the tenth studio release from the group, and its first with 429 Records, a label that appears to be highly motivated to snap up bands that hit commercial paydirt in the mid-'90s. The group's new labelm ... More >>

I Self Devine drops another free mixtape, video

​The third out of a total of four mixtapes preceding I Self Devine's sophomore album was made available recently, along with another video, directed by Dave Wilson. This is the last free mix available from the Culture Series, as number four will come along with a pre-order of the album The So ... More >>

Brett Favre's Twitter password intercepted

​Just days after Brett Favre's official Twitter account went live, it was hijacked by an unknown "imposter."Last Friday, Favre's website sent out an e-mail confirming that @BrettFavre4 has slipped from the former quarterback's grasp just like many of his poorly-thrown interceptions.It's unclear wh ... More >>

Brett Favre joins Twitter, hilarity ensues

​The day we have all waited for is here, my friends -- Brett Favre is on Twitter. Over a year removed from throwing his final NFL interception, the Wrangler-wearing gunslinger from Mississippi has finally found time to put down the camera phone and join the Twitter-sphere. And as you'd imagine, as ... More >>

Twitter user who wants to sodomize Michele Bachmann can't remain anonymous

​A man who proclaimed his desire on Twitter to sodomize Michele Bachmann with a machete will have his identity revealed to federal investigators, a U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C., has ruled.The man -- who for now remains anonymous in public court filings, and is referred to in Chi ... More >>

Minneapolis 13th best city for social media jobs, study finds

Mpls' social media job market is very solid. ​Social media has revolutionized the way we publish and disseminate information. No longer are journalists ink-stained wretches trying to put together a story before a print deadline -- now we're more like carpal tunnel-plagued pixelheads trying to be t ... More >>

Bloodnstuff play Best New Bands showcase tonight, need help finishing their debut record

​Local noise-rock duo Bloodnstuff (or Blood&stuff?) are not only gearing up to play tonight's Best New Bands showcase at First Avenue, but they are also feverishly trying to put the finishing touches on their highly anticipated debut album. Singer/guitarist Ed Holmberg and drummer Dylan Gou ... More >>

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Parasole finally responds to controversy over credit card tips policy

Parasole Restaurants has finally issued a public response to the controversy over their new policy on credit card tips. Parasole instituted a policy last week cutting 2 percent of its servers' credit card tips to pay rising bank fees on the transaction.

Reckless Ones and L'Assassins revive rock 'n' roll at Lee's Liquor Lounge

Photo by Adam Degross​I think we can all agree that local modern rockabilly outfit Reckless Ones kick sufficient ass. The Minneapolis three piece has a steadfast and sincere quality bred into their sound, they look to be a hardworking bunch. They also seem to have a '50s b-film penchant for the ma ... More >>

5 weird web food stories: August 15-19

Yum, DSL- Digital Sushi LunchFights in the kitchen! Rockers pushing wine!  And a contract that must be signed before getting a reservation? We take a look at five of the weirdest food stories kicking around the web this week.  

The Flaming Lips, CLAPS featured in this week's City Pages

CLAPS photo by Paul Irmiter​We've been posting all kinds of SoundTown coverage leading up to this weekend's festival, and today our SoundTown Series moves into the print edition for an interview with the Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne, who talked to Natalie Gallagher about why he likes playing festival ... More >>

Saudi royals fired women drivers in Rochester

Three Rochester women are protesting Saudi Arabia's sexist driving rules.​Saudi Arabia's monarchy is notorious for the way it forces women to live as second class citizens, or worse. Only with written permission from a male guardian can they work, travel or even see a doctor. And they can't ... More >>

Rebirth Brass Band at the Cabooze: Win tickets today on Twitter

​Prolific New Orleans horn blasters the Rebirth Brass Band are coming to the Cabooze this Thursday night for what's sure to be an uplifting night of funk, soul, and jazz-inspired music. First discovered back in 1982 when they played the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the band has kept u ... More >>

Modernist Cuisine: Check out the epic, $625 cookbook for free

Modernist Cuisine"The cookbook to end all cookbooks." -David Chang​Copies of what is surely the most epic cookbook of the contemporary world--the six-volume, 2,438-page, 39.5 pound, five-years-in-the-making Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking--are currently on their way to the ha ... More >>

Kitchen in the Market gets cooking in new space

Molly Herrmann & Tracy Morgan toast their Kitchen in the Market​In a corner of Midtown Global Market the new kitchen space glints stainless steel with cherry red accents. The recently expanded and upgraded Kitchen in the Market boasts enough space for six entrepreneurs to be working simultaneo ... More >>

Keith Ellison launches Twitter campaign for ElBaradei's release

Keith Ellison demands ElBaradei's release.​Minneapolis Congressman Keith Ellison has taken to Twitter to denounce the government of Egypt as it tries violently to quash an uprising seeking the end of President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule. Urging them on: Mohamed ElBaradei, the former head of the ... More >>

LOL/OMG to hosts their fourth social media party

Image by William Hook ​If you're a regular commenter on a website, from Gawker to Livejournal to Secrets of the City, then you probably have some cyberspace friends. You know, those people that make you laugh when they comment, the ones who make the point you wanted to more succinctly, and whos ... More >>

Mark Mallman Marathon 3 live blog, day 3

Photo by Erik Hess​Mark Mallman passed the halfway point of his Marathon 3 performance at 7 a.m. this morning, and isn't due to wrap up until 10 p.m. last night. We jogged alongside Mallman yesterday from 10 a.m. until about 3:30 a.m., and you can read our recap and see some incredible photo ... More >>

Lady Gaga vs. Britney Spears: The Twitter Wars

Lady Gaga pronounced herself the "Queen of Twitter" earlier this week when she surpassed Britney Spears' follower count and became one of the most popular social media moguls in the world (even Conan O'Brien tweeted about it). We thought it was high time to compare Gaga and Brit Brit and see who has ... More >>

Justin Bieber spreads the love for Justin Morneau

Justin Bieber is in town tonight. Have you heard? In addition to jamming up traffic downtown with his show tonight and getting Tony Fly all whipped up about his surprise appearance at the MOA yesterday, the Biebs just gave a "shoutout" to Twins first baseman Justin Morneau on his Twitter account.​ ... More >>

The Depot: a long time coming, and just so

photo by: Stacy Schwartz​First Avenue began as a livery; feeding, shoeing, earning break-time nickels and whiskey off the odd hymn, and they ended up making a nice mint off the joint. Things change, huh? Despite the century or more ebb and flow of wayfarers through her freshly starkly black surfei ... More >>

Kate Iverson on @RobyneRobinson account

This morning, we reported that a new Twitter account had emerged purportedly operated by Robyne Robinson, outgoing-Fox 9 News anchor and potential running mate for gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza. Questions about the legitimacy of that account arose after this tweet about City Pages editor Kev ... More >>

Win two runway seats today to Voltage: Fashion Amplified

Denis Jeong Plaster for City Pages​ The event around which MNFashion Week originally situated itself, Voltage: Fashion Amplified, is here. The show that aligns local bands with local designers for one big music and fashion extravaganza is tonight at First Avenue, and we want to give YOU two free r ... More >>

Win tickets to see Low at the Varsity this weekend

Tune in to Twitter at 2 p.m. to win free tickets.

Free Ticket Tuesday: Win tickets to New Year's Eve at Sauce

Want to ring in the New Year with Lookbook, Estate, Gigamesh, and more? Play today at 2 p.m.

Ochocinco needs a ride to the Mall of America. Shopping bonus!

Ever wanted to wanted to muscle your way through holiday shopping at the Mall of America with the aid of an NFL wide receiver?

Win Doomtree Blowout V tickets today at 2 p.m.

Follow along on Twitter for your chance to win.

Win a pair of Cranberries tickets today on Twitter at 2 p.m.

Go hear Dolores yodel in person.

Is that really Joe Mauer on Twitter? Really?

A former front-office guy in minor league baseball has assembled a database of more than 500 confirmed and validated Twitter accounts for pro and college athletes.

Free Ticket Tuesday: The Used at First Avenue, 10/14

This week's giveaway is all about instant gratification.

Twin Cities tweeps chime in as Twitter chokes on Obama's Nobel

In case you're wondering why you may have trouble accessing Twitter this morning, it's because Twitter is, well, all a-twitter with the news.

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Rachel Stassen-Berger Brings Social-Media Savvy to the Star Tribune

Rachel Stassen-Berger brings social-media savvy to the Star Tribune

Former Pioneer Presser talks to CP about her recent move

Top 5: MSP Tweeters for foodies

We picked out some of our favorite food-related Tweeters. There's kind of a lot.

When the Vikings' Berrian tweets, the NY Times listens

When players tweet from meetings, the suits get mad.

Newsman Jason DeRusha attempts to get his own day using social media, Zubaz

Friends, strangers pull for official day for WCCO's "Good Question" anchor

Free Ticket Tuesday: The Breeders at The Fine Line TONIGHT

The Breeders are back in Minneapolis to spread their love of fuzzy guitar riffs.

Foursquare application lures foodies

Foursquare application helps you keep up with where your friends are eating, drinking, and hanging.

Can WCCO's Jason DeRusha have his day yet?

The ubiquitous DeRusha might get a whole day to himself.

NEED Magazine using Facebook and Twitter to unite readership

A local magazine that throws a spotlight on humanitarian workers in far flung corners of the world is finding out through social media that it has a lot of supporters closer to home.

Even Google thinks Michele Bachmann is crazy

Her "comic crazy face" has become her official head shot on teh internetz.

Rybak rips Pawlenty's budget skills on Twitter

Who doesn't love a good passive-aggressive political slap? More points if you do it on Twitter.

Free Ticket Tuesday: Crystal Method @ Epic

Time to get busy, child, in the name of free tickets.

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: Feb.13-19, 2009

Highlights from the past week including Monotonix, Mark Olson & Gary Louris as well as next week's new releases

Modern Radio launches Twitter feed

The local label behind Vampire Hands, His Mischief and Daughters of the Sun keeps you abreast of their daily minutia.

Diablo Cody wants to Tara-fy you

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