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Grading the 2024 Minnesota Twins Walk-Up Songs
Our annual springtime merger of music and baseball criticism.
Grading the 2023 Minnesota Twins’ Walk-Up Songs
Our annual springtime merger of music and baseball criticism.
Grading the 2022 Minnesota Twins’ Walk-Up Songs
Baseball's greatest tradition.
All 50 of MnDOT’s 2024 Name-a-Snowplow Finalists, Ranked
Don't argue. This is the correct order.
Raise Your Homer Hanky to 37 Years of Twins Novelty Tunes
As the 2024 season begins Thursday afternoon, let’s remember some past bangers about our boys of summer.
7 Exciting New Books for Young Readers by MN Authors
Locally crafted literary adventures that transport you from the U of M to the Superior Hiking Trail and beyond.
There Were Too Many People at the Waxahatchee Show!
This was not the ideal way to experience the mild turmoil of Katie Crutchfield's country-rock.
‘Holy Crap, This Is Like Some Kinda X-Rated Chuck Berry Song!’: Replacements’ Manager Peter Jesperson on First Hearing Their Music
In this excerpt from his new book, 'Euphoric Recall,' Peter Jesperson talks about meeting the Replacements, becoming their manager, and recording their debut album for his label, Twin/Tone.
Yves Tumor Suggests New Possibilities for Rock at First Ave
The unclassifiable experimental rocker flaunted charisma and daring Saturday night.
Seward Community Co-op Workers Will Vote to Authorize a Strike Today
The vote follows ‘virtually total participation’ in recent walkouts.
A Teenage Swiftie Checks in on the Biggest Movie in the Country
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ is as much an event as the live concerts were—but come on, turn off your phone’s flashlight
I Didn’t See Any of You at the Ashley McBryde Show at the Uptown Theater on Friday
Maybe you were at Flo Milli instead?
I Went to Karaoke 7 Days in a Row
Creepy guys, a sore throat, an incredible amount of Chris Stapleton—and a lot of fun. Here's what happens when you commit to a solid week of karaoke.
What’s Not to Like? Maggie Rogers Stirs up Waves of Emotion at the Armory Without Getting Pulled Under.
The singer-songwriter's Minneapolis show was more relaxed and assured than her albums sometimes are.
A Local Mexican Restaurant’s ‘Millennial Gray’ Bathroom Is Blowing Up on TikTok
Pineda Tacos is now, somewhat inexplicably, the subject of a viral song.
The Sound of Young Outstate Minnesota: Identity Crisis and Bad Supremacy Make ’80s-Style Hardcore Sound New Again
Two high school bands are stripping their favorite music down to its essentials
Witch Hunting in the Twin Cities
Someday, maybe, I’ll call myself a witch. For now, I’m Pagan-curious.
Stop Trying to Make Wancing Happen
Plus national press on jailhouse death, Lyle's blasphemy, and bargain dogs in today's Flyover news roundup.
I Talked to Strangers at Strangers Meeting Strangers’ ‘Talk to Me Day’
The community-building event at Loring Park was worth attending, even for the less-than-outgoing.
A Very Opinionated List of the Greatest Weekly Music Events in Twin Cities History, Mid ’90s–Now
Remember the Blue Nile? Headspin? Lotta good memories here.
Remember When Cold Filmed a Music Video Here?
The Florida nu-metallers returned to Minneapolis for a sold-out 7th St. Entry show on Tuesday.
Would You Rather Listen to 5 New Local Songs or 5 New Non-Local Songs?
Guess what? You can do both.
TD Mischke’s New Book Will Gas You Up for Minnesota Winter
‘Winter in the North is one of the more extraordinary things to happen on planet earth,’ says the longtime Twin Cities writer/radio host/podcaster/musician.
3 Local Beyoncé Experts Talk (What Else?) Beyoncé
A roundtable discussion on Bey's connection with her Black fans and the music history lesson her latest album can teach us all.
MN Prisons Pocketed $274K In Telecom Kickbacks Last Year
Plus MN Chamber of Commerce rallies the cranks, Metro Transit workers speak up, and 'Karate Kid' is from here in today's Flyover news roundup.
The 20 Best Albums of 2023 (Local)
Your band's album was #21, I swear.
The 25 Best Albums of 2023 (Non-Local)
And 15 runners up, too!
Smashing Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction Deliver Pure Nostalgia at Xcel
The dream of the '90s was alive and well during Friday night’s show.
A Very Special Leap Day Edition of Your Complete Concert Calendar: Feb. 27-March 4
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Wingapalooza, 1,000 Beys, A Bar of Their Own Opens: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Jess Williamson, a weed market, a sneaker show, and more.
Pride Parties, Chalk Fest, and Unicorns: This Week’s Best Events
Wow! What a week for magic, friendship, and rainbows!
Stars! They’re Nothing Like Us at All!
Two new films about David Bowie and Sinead O’Connor highlight the inescapable weirdness of fame
Ex-Guv/Aspiring Weed Tycoon Jesse Ventura Talks Timberwolves, THC, and Trump
The Navy SEAL/wrestler/actor/politician/conspiracy buff/businessman also reveals exactly how many speeches he has ever read off of a teleprompter.
Now in its 20th Year, Minnesota Roller Derby Works to Balance Sport and Spectacle
From fishnets and fake fights to championship-winning showdowns.
A N00b Goes to Twin Cities Con
And discovers that 'nerd' is truly a state of mind.
I Saw 30 Concerts in 30 Days
From the most fledgling indie upstarts to the biggest pop stars, from the tiny Jazz Central to the gargantuan U.S. Bank Stadium, here's what I heard and where I heard it.
SantaCon Returns, a Mini Holidazzle at Fulton, Found Footage Fest: This Week’s Best Events
It's pretty freakin' festive out there.
Pavement’s Not Messing Around Anymore
A review of last night's Palace Theatre show—and 30 years of pent-up thoughts about the band.
Winter Guide 2023: Festive Events, Cool Concerts, Freezing Fests, and More
Your friendly reminder to get out of the house this season.
Tis the Season for Your Complete Concert Calendar: Dec. 12-17
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Soft Cult Studio Wants to Make the Recording Process Less Intimidating
Recording can suck. This new, collectively run Northeast studio wants it to not suck.
‘Emily the Criminal,’ ‘Medusa,’ ‘A Love Song’—Which Should You See First?
Three new movies about girl gangs, credit card fraud, and talking quietly.
Everyone Is Being Super Normal About Isra Hirsi’s Arrest
Plus RIP Sammy McDowell, MN's new Supreme Court judges, and a Best Buy throwback in today's Flyover news roundup.
Sleigh Bells Don’t Tinker with Success at the Fine Line
The noise-pop vets brought along two great openers.
ArtCars at the Lake, Killer Mike, Treehouse Mega-Sale: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Olympic hopeful breakdancers, Palmer's Palmfest, and a new queer dance night in Uptown.
There’s More to Rocktober Than Rock in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Oct. 3-9
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Mpls Burlesque Fest, Greenway Glow, Greek Eats: This Week’s Best Events
It's a short week but there's still lots to see and do.
‘Iron Will’: When Sled Dogs, Disney, and Kevin Spacey Descended on Duluth
An eyewitness account of the 1994 film from a guy who's (barely) in it.
My First Visit to Margaritaville Was Jimmy Buffett’s Wake
After the beachcombing bard died Friday, we took a pilgrimage to the Mall of America restaurant chain bearing his name.
TC Book Fest, 10K Laughs, yeule at First Ave: This Week’s Best Events
Plus a special 'Friday the 13th' screening in nature.
Halloween Beer Parties, Britney’s New Book, Bat Fest: This Week’s Best Events
Plus a Third Ave. bridge party, Hemp Fest, Trekkies host a bar crawl.
Klondike Dog Derby, Loppet Racing, and Art From the Bar: This Week’s Best Events
Plus the Art Shanty Project, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and the Great Northern carry on.
Can A.I. Chatbots Replace Racket?
We put an A.I. journalist through the paces, with very mixed results.
Some Surprise Bookings This Week in Your Complete Concert Calendar: July 18-24
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Read 5 Original Horror Stories Set in the Twin Cities Skyways
We asked for brand-new, locally angled spooky fiction, and y’all delivered in a major way.
Lyndale Garage Sales, Samantha Bee, Doors Open Minneapolis: This Week’s Best Events
And don't forget it's Mother's Day!
Spring Guide 2023: Festivals, Concerts, Comedy Gigs, and More
Epic slush won’t stop us from having fun.
WreckIt Rage Room Promises to Be Cheaper and More Fun Than Therapy. So I Tried Both.
How one depressed person became an apologist for senselessly breaking things.
Turn Your Home Into Tin Whiskers or Grand Catch
It's possible through the sad magic of liquidation auctions.
We Spent 38 Consecutive Hours Inside the Mall of America
We got tattooed! We rode the 5D mystery mine ride! We asked ourselves, “Why on earth did this seem like a good idea?”
Oscar Picks for People Who Don’t Care About the Oscars 2024
My scalding take on the Academy Awards: The best movies should win the most awards.
Mountain Goats! Jeff Rosenstock! Suzzy Roche! It’s Your Complete Concert Calendar: April 9-15
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Summer Guide 2023: Concerts, Festivals, Comedy
It’s not officially summer yet, but it’s already summer in our minds and hearts.
So What’s Fancy Ray up to Now?
“There are two types of people in this world: People who love Fancy Ray; and people who don’t realize that they love Fancy Ray!”
Winter Guide 2022: Holiday Stuff, Concerts, Festivals, and More
It's only the "dead" of winter if you let it be.
Fall Arts Guide 2023
Your guide to this season's best music, festivals, art shows, dance performances, and much, much more.
Let’s Get Autumnal With Your Complete Concert Calendar: Sept. 19-25
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Mod Sun, 35, Calls out Phony TikTok Punks
Plus a goodbye to a loyal scene supporter, archived cassettes from ’80s and ’90s Minneapolis radio, and a selection of great new tracks in this week’s local music roundup
Art Shanties, Art Sleds, Saint Paul Winter Carnival: This Week’s Best Events
We're psyched to (theoretically) celebrate everything on ice (and snow) thanks to last week's subzero temps.
Get to Know the Next Generation of Twin Cities Music Venues
Lots of old favorites went to Venue Heaven over the past dozen or so years, but a new crop of sub-500-capacity spaces is making plenty of noise.
Food Truck Fest, Aquatennial Fireworks, Beyoncé: This Week’s Best Events
Block party season is in full swing.
Minnesota’s Most Iconic Ad Jingle Was Discovered In a Garbage Can
Inside the wild history of the MOA earworm "There's a Place for Fun In Your Life."
Call Me GAY-be? Carly Rae Jepsen to Headline Twin Cities Pride.
Plus our parks are (mostly) cool, the Strib Ed board chooses a dumb hill to die on, and two Mpls legends will be Rock and Roll Hall of Famers in today's Flyover.
Art Shanties, Pond Hockey, Best New Bands at First Ave.: This Week’s Best Events
Plus comedy, movies, and a 'Dr. Who' convention.
All the Good Shows at the State Fair This Year Are Free
Here's your guide to pretty much all the music within earshot this week.
‘It’s Your Job to Keep It Moving’: A 30th Anniversary Oral History of Radio K
The best radio station in town launched on October 1, 1993.
Money Journal: 1 Week in Minneapolis’s Standish Neighborhood on a $160K Salary
How far do the dollars of a 33-year-old IT contractor go?
There’s a Big Saddo Dilemma in Your Complete Concert Calendar: August 8-14
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Should Minnesotans Claim Bob Dylan? We Asked an Outside Expert.
Ian Grant of the popular 'Jokermen' podcast humors us with a big ol' Minnesota-centric Bob talk.
Pizza Lucé Block Party Returns, Nershfest, Acro-cats at HOTB: This Week’s Best Events
Plus PokéCON Mini, Fringe Fest week two, and a punk market at Palmer's.
Freeloader Friday: 55 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Brewery birthdays, gallery parties, tattoos and THC, and more coming at you.
‘Return to Seoul’ Is a Complex, Brilliant Journey Into the Past. ‘Spinning Gold’ Is Garbage.
You can watch a fantastic character study or a dreadful biopic—the choice is yours.
Freeloader Friday: 121 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Punk shopping markets, beer parties for dogs, a legit van get together, video game art, and more.
Freeloader Friday: 43 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Pond hockey! Open arts studios! A party for a femme rugby team!
A Very Biased Guide to Duluth’s Best Dive Bars
Cheap beer. Free biscuits 'n' gravy. 'Odd smells.' Here's where to drink in Duluth.
Chroma Zone Murals, Crypticon Horrors, Comedian Nicole Byer: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Janelle Monáe! A giant corn maze! BIPOC makers!
Juneteenth, Stone Arch Bridge, Wrestlepalooza Does Pride: This Week’s Best Events
It's another stacked summer week, y'all!
Freedom From Pants, Free Beer, ‘Con Air’: This Week’s Best Events
There's not a lot to celebrate about America right now, but at least make the most of that three-day weekend.
Gingerbread Wonderland, Leftovers Ride, Rick Steves: This Week’s Best Events
There's plenty to see and do before and after Turkey Day.
Cory Hepola Raised HOW Much Money?! (And Other Findings.)
Plus parking ramp fire sale, progressive U of M politics, and a heartwarming hockey "fuck you" in today's Flyover.
It’s the ‘The Shining’-est Week of the Year, Moviegoers
Pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.
It’s Your Last Complete Concert Calendar Before the State Fair Starts: August 15-22
Pretty much all the music you can hear in the Twin Cities this week.
How to Get Married on a Cult-Loved Horror TV Show
Following one of the most disturbing movies ever, two locals exchanged beautiful televised vows.
Seeing 100 gecs Again After 600 Days
The duo punctured my 19 months of pandemic stagnation last night at First Ave.
We’re Ranking the Songs from the Current’s ‘Chart Show’ Countdown
Some of these songs are very good. Some of these songs are not so bad. One of these songs is by Alt-J.
A Latin Trap King and a Pair of Punk Queens in Your Complete Concert Calendar: March 19-25
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Bike Adventures, Bar Crawls, Christmas Movies: This Week’s Best Events
See Santas on bikes, killer Santas, and the creepiest Santa of them all: CGI Santa.
We Tried Delta-9 Gummies. For Journalism.
Take a minute-by-minute trip with us on Minnesota's freshly legalized THC products.
Etran de l’Aïr, Goats at Insight, CONvergence: This Week’s Best Events
It's a short but stacked week in the Twin Cities.
