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  Devil's Advocate: The Tour
  The new Devil's Advocate bar just off Nicollet Mall has one thing on its mind: meatballs. Well, OK, two things: meatballs and beer. You can order your meatballs on their own or as sliders or hoagies, with a choice of sauces. Your best bets are the meaty meatballs (beef, chicken, pork), though...
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  Destroyer at the Cedar
  Vancouver's Destroyer performed at the Cedar Cultural Center on Monday night supporting their critically acclaimed 2011 album "Kaputt." Sandro Perri opened. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 25, 2012.
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  Too Much Love at First Avenue 6/25/12
  Too Much Love celebrates the Pride weekend at First Avenue with resident DJ Soviet Panda. PHOTOS BY DAVID ECKBLAD on June 25, 2012.
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  The Duluth Flood in Photos
  The worst flash-flood in the past 40 years hit the Duluth area last week. While it's hard to conceptualize what seven-inches of rain can do to already saturated grounds, these photos tell the story. For more on the Duluth floods: Duluth floods: Top 10 jaw-dropping images [PHOTOS] Duluth...
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  River's Edge, Day 1: The Music
  The music of the first day of Rivers Edge Music Festival including photos of Tool, Scissor Sisters, Motion City Soundtrack, Coheed and Cambria and more. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 25, 2012.
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  River's Edge, Day 2: The Music
  The music of the second day of Rivers Edge Music Festival, including photos of Dave Matthews Band, Flaming Lips, Diplo, Polica and more. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 24, 2012.
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  Twin Cities Pride 2012
  This year's Pride was a celebration like none other. As one of the largest GLBT Pride Celebrations in the United States, and the largest in the upper Midwest, this festival was comprised of several annual events, the biggest two being the Pride Festival and the Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade. ...
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  Pride 2012: Bitch and Brunch at Seven
  Going up to Seven's Skybar was the best view of the Pride Parade this year. Centrally located, Bitch and Brunch was a rooftop party with food, fun, drinks, and pride. PHOTOS BY TAYLOR PAINO on June 24, 2012.
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  Back to the '50s
  SRA's Back to the '50s Weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds featured over 350 vendors and automotive exhibits, kids' entertainment, ladies showcase, craft fair, music, swap meet, more. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. PHOTOS BY ERIK BLUME on June 22-24, 2012.
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  River's Edge, Day 1: The People
  The first day of Rivers Edge brought out tens of thousands of people from all over the country, from die-hard Tool fans and festival regulars to casual folks just looking to enjoy a music-filled day in the sun. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 23, 2012.
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  River's Edge, Day 2: The People
  The second day of Rivers Edge was sunny and warm, perfect weather for fans of Dave Matthews Band, the Flaming Lips and even a crazy Diplo-led dance party on Raspberry Island. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 24, 2012.
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  Grown and Sexy
  This event was an amazing way to dance in Pride 2012 with glitter, glamor, and true gaiety. DJ Shannon Blowtorch, Nadine DuBois & Sweetpea gave yet another night to remember, with the queerest party in the Twin Cities: Grown & Sexy Pride 2012. It was a marathon dance party with performances at...
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