A Moment of Silence for Wellstone
Five years ago: U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone, D-Minn., was killed in a plane crash in northern Minnesota along with his wife, daughter and five others, 1 1/2 weeks before the election.
Cristina Córdova
A Broad Spectrum of Music and Dance
BENEFIT A Toast to the Cedar For 18 years, the Cedar Cultural Center has been bringing us great music and dance from across the globe. And while our fair city isn’t lacking in venues, this one certainly contributes immensely to our rich cultural terrain. Sure, the best way to show your support and ensure they … Read more
No, Thank You!
Just wanted to send a quick compliment about the short story by Scott Wrobel, "Storage" [October]. Stellar work, keep the great selections coming! Author(s) and Location: Andy Cross, Coon Rapids Letter Type: Letter
Bush Decries Fictional Gay Marriages
According to Huffington Post writer Andy Borowitz, Bush is seeking to ban gay marriages between fictitious characters. For crying out loud!
Time to Revisit Net Neutrality
According to MSNBC, Comcast blocks some internet traffic, hence not treating all net traffic equally — a slap in the face to the issue of net neutrality.
From the Lips to the TV
SPECIAL EVENT In The Loop Story Slam Enough of this passive observation. It’s time to dive right in and get involved. Get out those great ideas and “guts” this evening, so you can share a story with the world. In The Loop is hosting a Story Slam. You bring your best story; they’ll supply the … Read more
The End of Road Salt?
Tired of road salt rusting your car and ruining your shoes all winter? We might have another solution.
Clinton Rakes in Minnesota Money
According to MPR, Bill Clinton’s recent visit to Minnesota proved lucrative for Hillary’s campaign.
Make It Mean Something
MUSIC Zap Mama Puts the Zap on You She’s beautiful. She’s sexy. She’ll make you feel sexy, too. What more can you ask from a woman? The voice of an angel? A backbone? Wisdom? A maternal instinct? This woman has it all. Marie Daulne. Marie Daulne. The woman left Europe at the age of 20 … Read more
Everything is Change
ART Win, Place, Show A prosthetic arm covered with gilt and pink Swarovski crystals. A photograph of a suburban treehouse whose tree is being dismantled. A line — nothing more, nothing less — that runs across the gallery floor, busts through a floor-to-ceiling window and, thus liberated, continues through the city to … well, you … Read more