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U.S. Army

  • Movies

    June 8, 2011

    Super 8: A kid disaster movie

    Steven Spielberg produces, J.J. Abrams directs

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    Joseph Bozicevich, Minnesota soldier, guilty of murder

    While Sgt. Joe Bozicevich was in Iraq in 2008, something inside him snapped​U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Bozicevich, the soldier from Minneapolis who opened fire on two fellow soldiers in Iraq, has been found guilty of murder. A military jury in Georgia convicted Bozicevich, 41, of two counts of pr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    Lt. Erik Rekedal guards Iraqi sheep: Photo Of The Day

    U.S. ArmyLt. Erik Rekedal, White Bear Lake native.​Almost 10 years on from the 9/11 attacks, we are still at war in Iraq, where 4,4542 Americans have died since the fighting began. We were thinking about that after we came across this photo on the U.S. Army's Flickr page: It shows White Bear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    Sgt. Joseph Bozicevich, Minnesota soldier, could face death penalty

    Sgt Joseph Bozicevich was born in Eagan, graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall attended the U of M for a while before becomming a soldier.​U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Bozicevich grew up in Eagan, graduated from Cretin Derham Hall, and went off to the University of Minnesota before signing up to serve hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Downsize the Army NASCAR sponsorship: Comment Of The Day

    Your tax dollars at work.​Rep. Betty McCollum isn't backing off her efforts to defund the U.S. Army's NASCAR sponsorship. Booyah, says commenter commonsensebroad. "If some business wants to waste their money "sponsoring" some sports thing, that's their problem - they have to answer to their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Betty McCollum hits gas on defunding Army's NASCAR budget

    NASCAR and the Army: Your tax dollars at work.​Rep. Betty McCollum found herself the target last week of a racist fax message after she tried to defund the U.S. Army's budget for sponsoring a NASCAR car, and Republicans put the kibosh on her effort. But the St. Paul Democrat has switched gear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2011

    Al Franken reportedly targeted by U.S. Army psy-ops to boost funding

    franken.senate.govAl Franken with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Sen. Carl Levin in Kabul, January 2010.​A U.S. Army officer appears to have mistaken U.S. lawmakers for the real enemy in Afghanistan. Sen. Al Franken was among a group of Senate and House members who were reportedly the targ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Betty McCollum guards Sesame Street and Republicans go Gonzo

    Big Bird: Not worthy of your tax dollars?​Rep. Betty McCollum and some other House members stood on the Capitol steps with Elmo and Big Bird yesterday, deriding Republicans for trying to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's $451 million operating budget. PBS is an oasis in the va ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Betty McCollum threatened by racist fax after NASCAR comment [DOCUMENT]

    Tax dollars for NASCAR? Betty McCollum says no.​Rep. Betty McCollum has become the target of some vile hate mail from a NASCAR fan. The St. Paul congresswoman just tried unsuccessfully to defund the U.S. Army's $7 million NASCAR car sponsorship, labeling it as a waste of taxpayer money. For ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    Faron Young, on this day in country music history

    ​What becomes of country singers when their glory days are but a distant memory? The narrative offered by Jeff Bridges tells the tale of a decline into and subsequent ascent from alcoholism paired with a fat songwriting check that, because you're such a good guy, you end up signing over to som ... More >>

  • Movies

    July 21, 2010

    Restrepo exposes the lives of American soliders

    Film wins documentary prize at Sundance

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2010

    Jordan Olson made up his military battle injuries and rank, got a hero's welcome home

    The man admitted he was a fraud after news accounts of his stories and homecoming prompted closer scrutiny from alert readers -- and the Army.

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2010

    Mischke show notes: Jan. 15, 2010

    Join the conversation with T.D. Mischke on today's 'In The Stream' live from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    Ft. Hood shooter faces 13 murder charges

    Pfc. Kham Xiong was among those who died last week following a shooting rampage at an Army base in Texas.

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    Obama mourns Fort Hood victims, including Minnesota's Xiong

    Kahm Xiong, of St. Paul, was among the 13 people killed last Thursday at the sprawling military base of Fort Hood, Texas.

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Skateboarding in Iraq

    U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory Opoien ollies off a ramp in an operating base in Basra, Iraq. He's part of the 34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota Army National Guard.

  • Movies

    November 4, 2009

    The Men Who Stare at Goats is as boring it sounds

    George Clooney-fronted film tries for farce but forgets the funny

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Community members protest Anoka-Hennepin's response to teachers's gay slurs

    Protesters at the school board meeting last night demanded more training for teachers concerning gay students and some asked for the teachers to be fired.

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Friday Night at the Movies

    Thinking about catching a flick this weekend? Here's what to see...

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    Friday Night at the Movies

    "What do you wanna see?" "I dunno. What do you wanna see?" Don't let this happen to you! Click here for our weekend recommendations.

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2009

    Friday night at the movies

    Thinking about catching a flick this weekend? Here's what to see...

  • Movies

    July 8, 2009

    Film Highlight: The Hurt Locker

    Thinking about catching a flick this weekend? Here's what to see...

  • News

    May 27, 2009

    Hard lessons of a Catholic-school education

    Life at St. Paul's Cretin had its dark secrets

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2009

    Watching the flood waters

    The flooded waters are still dominating the areas along the Red River and a second crest of 38 to 39 feet is likely next weekend.

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2009

    Local weapons manufacturer gets 'stimulus' aid for 'green' bullets

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2008

    Minnesota Army Sergeant wants her dog back

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2008

    Fringe By Numbers: Day One: The Beginning

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Movies

    May 28, 2008

    Film Highlight: The Rape of Europa

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Movies

    May 14, 2008

    Film Highlight: Body of War

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Arts

    May 7, 2008

    There's more of the same in Mario Kart Wii, and that just might be plenty.

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Unknown

    August 1, 2007

    Here are the week's best releases from the pop culture universe

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Columns

    April 25, 2007

    Free Will Astrology

    Alliant Techsystems received $7.4 million of your money as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Green Bullet Program. Even more mind-boggling: the U.S. Department of Defense has something called a "Green Bullet Program."

  • Movies

    March 7, 2007

    Threat Level: Killer Tadpole

    Korean box-office monster emerges from the Han River to slime us stateside

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2006

    10/02 Morning Communiqué

    Korean box-office monster emerges from the Han River to slime us stateside

  • Unknown

    August 2, 2006

    The Straight Dope®

    Korean box-office monster emerges from the Han River to slime us stateside

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2006

    7/31 Morning Communiqué

    Korean box-office monster emerges from the Han River to slime us stateside

  • Columns

    December 28, 2005

    Free Will Astrology

    Korean box-office monster emerges from the Han River to slime us stateside

  • News

    June 29, 2005

    W.O.W.

    Spielberg's 'War' brings security to the blockbuster

  • Columns

    May 25, 2005

    Free Will Astrology

    Spielberg's 'War' brings security to the blockbuster

  • Movies

    November 26, 2003

    Free Opie

    Director Ron Howard cuts loose and goes 'Missing'

  • Arts

    November 27, 2002

    Steal This Video Game

    A bloody new Grand Theft Auto upsets the social order

  • News

    August 2, 2000

    Balls

    Root, root, root for the home team

  • Arts

    July 26, 2000

    Show of Force

    In the campaign to bolster troop morale, the military deploys a tactical weapon: The songs of Saturday Night Fever

  • Sports

    May 26, 1999

    The Red News Diaries

    A new cable movie revisits the radical romance of Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman

  • News

    May 12, 1999

    A Change of Habits

    When Kate, Brigid, Rita, and Jane McDonald joined the Sisters of St. Joseph nearly 50 years ago, they knew that nuns worked hard, lived modestly, and wore long cloaks. The sit-ins, marches, and street protests didn't come till later.

  • Books

    November 18, 1998

    Sister Soldier

    Barely two months out of prison, the Twin Cities' most notorious nun is headed for trouble again

  • News

    October 28, 1998

    Off Beat

    Barely two months out of prison, the Twin Cities' most notorious nun is headed for trouble again

  • Feature

    September 9, 1998

    TIM O'BRIEN

    Everything is wrong

  • News

    December 18, 1996

    Friendly Fire

    Gulf War Syndrome and How It All Began

  • Feature

    September 18, 1996

    Friendly Fire?

    The TWA incident, Contra coke, and other affairs of the Internet

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