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  Year in the Life of a Twin Cities Biker, 2012 Edition
  It's well-known that the Twin Cities are ultra bike-friendly with the additions and expansions of bike lanes, tons of bicycle-related events, and one of the country's largest bike-shares: Nice Ride. From biking in costumes (or even putting costumes on your bike!) to cycling in aerodynamic...
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  Beacon Public House: The Tour
  The handsome Beacon Public House, in the new Commons Hotel on the U of M’s East Bank, is the latest local restaurant to glom on to the all-are-welcome gastropub idea. The menu ranges from a delicious burger (with short ribs and gorgonzola, plus superb fries) to a roquefort-crusted filet mignon,...
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  Andrew Bird at the State Theatre, 12/17/12
  Andrew Bird, backed by locals Dosh & Jeremy Ylvisaker, wowed the nearly full State theater with his multi layered sounds, full of loops, violins, guitars & the trademark whistle. Fat Kid Wednesdays, the straight up jazz trio led by occasional Bird band mate Michael Lewis on sax. PHOTOS BY TONY...
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  25 Worst People of 2012
  Violent creeps, pedophiles and morons, here are 25 people who made our worst list this year. By Pete Kotz.
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  Good to be bad: Best NSFW shots of 2012
  This year was filled with lots of frisky fun right here in our own backyard and beyond to the coasts. From kinky art and conventions to fetishes and burlesque, we picked some of the steamiest photos from 2012 to add a little spice to the last days of the year. For even more NSFW top photo...
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  Doomtree Blowout 8 at First Avenue, 12/14/12
  On night one of Doomtree's 8th annual Blowout, the long-running Minneapolis rap group gave the sold-out crowd an hours-long show they'll never forget. Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak even dropped in to warm up the crowd. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on December 14, 2012
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  Anti-Gun Rally at Martin Luther King Park, 12/14/12
  Friday night there was a public rally to end gun violence in wake of the Newtown, Connecticut, school tragedy. PHOTOS BY STEVEN COHEN on December 14, 2012
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  The Year in Meat! (2012)
  Meat, meat, meat, meat. Barbecue, sausage, burgers and brisket, oh the brisket. Yes, it's the year in meat photos for 2012, from carnivore hubs like St. Louis, Houston, New York, San Francisco and points between.
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  2 Chainz Party Bus Paparazzi
  The 2 Chainz party bus got fans warmed up before the show at Myth last night, stopping at various destinations throughout the Twin Cities: Cause in Uptown, McDonald's in Dinkytown, Augsburg, Hamline, and St. Thomas. PHOTOS BY BFRESH PHOTOGRAPHY on December 13, 2012. Check out more photos from...
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  2 Chainz at Myth, 12/13/12: The Show and Backstage
  2 Chainz blew through the Twin Cities, stopping at Myth last night for his B.O.A.T.S. Tour. Highlighted local opening acts included Lizzo Bangers (Lizzo and Lazerbeak) featuring the Next Generation drumline. PHOTOS BY B FRESH PHOTOGRAPHY on December 13, 2012. Read the review of the 2 Chainz...
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  The Faint at First Avenue, 12/13/12
  Celebrating the reissue of 2001's 'Danse Macabre' with a live tour featuring the album in its entirety, The Faint treated an eager main room to a nostalgic & energetic Thursday night. PHOTOS BY ANNA GULBRANDSEN on December 13, 2012. Read our review of The Faint at First Avenue.
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  13 Political Figures We'll Miss in 2013
  We present these thirteen political figures the nation will miss in 2013.
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