Tim O’Reagan and the Jayhawks
The Jayhawks somehow never make it onto that list of best Minneapolis exports. Prince, check. Husker Du, check. The Replacements, check. But with the Twin Cities still working through alt-country band...
View ArticleWell, At Least They Can Party…
Sure, the Vikings are a horrible disappointment this year. Everyone is injured and those not injured can’t seem to remember how to play. But thank god, that hasn’t stopped them from partying. I mean,...
View ArticleStar Tribune: New and Minty Fresh!
The Star Tribune launched their new and improved website this morning. Their redesign comes the same day as MPR unveiled their new website, although the Strib definitely redid much more than just...
View ArticleWhy yes, I play the lottery
Paul posted the other day about playing the lottery and the super-huge-mega jackpot right now. I don’t do it often, but when the jackpot has risen to these heights before, I’ve bought myself tickets....
View ArticleLetter from a Gay Bethel Student
Being a graduate of Bethel University, a conservative Evangelical school, I am always interested to see how the school is perceived by the outside and how the secular world is seen from the inside....
View ArticleRed McCombs
The latest issue of Texas Monthly has an interview with the former owner of the Vikings, Red McCombs. Since most of you don’t read Texas Monthly and it’s not available online, I’ll pass on the bizarre...
View ArticleFor Sale
I’ve decided to put my allegiance up for sale. I realize that being a true fan, loving your team is about being there when the team is down and something deeper than whether or not you like all the...
View Article3rd Best Place to Work
In another one of those absolutely meaningless rankings that will come out, Minnesota was ranked the 3rd best place to work. No one can actually say what that means, but hey, let’s pat ourselves on the...
View ArticleMorning Bus Ride
I’ve ridden the bus to my downtown job from many neighborhoods–Como Park, South Minneapolis, Lake Calhoun and now I live in North Minneapolis. I love how absolutely different the busrides are. The...
View ArticleHouse of Mercy Presents
Once a month, the best show in town takes over the Turf Club. The internet radio station, Misplaced Music, and the country gospel church House of Mercy team up and put on their monthly live radio show....
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