AltWeeklies Wire
As the RNC Descends, Local and National Musicians Arisenew
Even as unknowable thousands of protesters, press agents, and boosters arm themselves for occupation, a resistance force of musicians and bands, some local and some national but all alike in the boldness of their convictions, is racing to the Twin Cities' rescue on an interception course.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
David Hansen and Andrea Myers |
08-29-2008 |
Music
Is it Possible to Understand Minnesota's Politics? You Betchanew
In our own quiet way, we're thrilled to be living in a battleground state, but to understand Minnesota politics today, visitors will have to understand what came before. To help, here's a look back at the most memorable moments in our political history.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matthew Smith |
08-28-2008 |
Politics
A Field Guide to the Republican National Conventionnew
Meet the deranged, debauched and deluded characters coming to Minneapolis and St. Paul for the RNC.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders and Bradley Campbell |
08-28-2008 |
Politics
Advocates Say Minnesota's Largest Animal Shelter Could Reduce Euthanasia Ratesnew
The Animal Humane Society killed more than 14,000 animals last year. How many were unnecessary?
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Walton |
08-20-2008 |
Animal Issues
Jeff Hanson Moves Forward with Third Albumnew
The low-profile Minnesotan is prepared to make a splash nationally.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Andrea Myers |
08-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Why Does Minnesota Have the Nation's Highest Autism Rate?new
There are no good answers for why autism rates are rising in Minnesota. One camp believes it is due primarily to over-vaccination of infants and previous exposure to Thimerosal, a type of antiseptic containing mercury that was removed from regular childhood vaccines in 2001. Another camp points to increased awareness about the disease.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Bradley Campbell |
08-20-2008 |
Science
Being Tron Guynew
The Tron Plane was recently featured on Wired magazine's website, but that was hardly Tron Guy's first taste of fame. He has been a regular on Jimmy Kimmel Live, mocked on South Park, and the butt of ridicule on Fark.com, all just for being Tron Guy.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Ben Palosaari |
08-13-2008 |
Culture
Liquor Titan Phillips Distilling Aims Top Shelf With Organic Vodkanew
The Minnesota company wants you the think globally, drink locally.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Rachel Hutton |
08-13-2008 |
Food+Drink
Paul Westerberg Releases a New Online-only Concept Albumnew
The songs themselves—or the segments of the track that could be divvied up as songs, given that nothing on 49:00 is separated or labeled—are, for the most part, straightforward and representative of Westerberg's songwriting style.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Andrea Myers |
08-13-2008 |
Reviews
UFC 87: The Fight of Roger Huerta's Lifenew
The Minnesotan wasn't just facing Kenny Florian last weekend.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Kevin Hoffman |
08-13-2008 |
Sports
Those Hoping to Rent Out Their Apartment During the RNC Face a Glut in the Marketnew
In the past few weeks, more than 700 would-be landlords have posted ads to Craiglist hoping to rent their homes to visiting Republicans during the first week of September. Yet of the more than three-dozen Craigslisters contacted by City Pages not a single one has rented out so much as a broom closet.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jonathan Kaminsky |
08-13-2008 |
Politics
Why the Twin Cities is the Best Place to Eat Ice Cream in the Universenew
With this many choices of local, handcrafted treats, why go anywhere else?
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Rachel Hutton |
08-06-2008 |
Food+Drink
Folk Artist Matt Jennings is Singing a Different Tune From His Big-time Sibling Masonnew
The brothers Jennings grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and learned how to write songs together at a young age. With Matt writing guitar riffs and Mason composing lyrics, the two would record their songs onto an old Radio Shack tape recorder.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Andrea Myers |
08-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Republican Boobs: Nudie Bar Will Stay Open Late for the RNCnew
Schieks Palace Royale will be open late. And we couldn't be happier about it. We awarded Schieks best strip club of the Twin Cities this year and can't wait to gently drop fives in the garter belts of Royale beauties at 3:45 in the morning.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Staff |
08-06-2008 |
Politics
Have Foreclosures Pacified Minneapolis' Most Dangerous 'Hoods?new
Murder rates are down and sketchy spots are seeing crime overall dip. Could it be because there are simply fewer people to commit crime or be victimized by it?
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Bradley Campbell |
08-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
