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News Net Barry Manilow gives Stillwater students instruments, forces them to play nothing but “Copacabana”

Today’s News Net involves a man splayed down by the river, in a sling. And Barry Manilow.

May 25, 2012 | 12:45pm -
Local Newswire Rusty Quarters Arcade needs $3,000 (or 12,000 quarters) to stay in business

You can’t count on nostalgia to pay the bills.

May 24, 2012 | 2:00pm -
Local Newswire Prince’s Purple Rain added to the Library Of Congress’ National Recording Registry

Now in its 10th year, the National Recording Registry of the Library Of Congress unveiled the 25 sound recordings that make up the class of 201.

May 23, 2012 | 1:30pm -
Just Announced Somerset’s Summer Set lineup announced, includes Nas and Black Star

The big story of the festival is unquestionably the currently scheduled appearance of hip-hop titan Nas and the reunion between Mos Def and Talib Kweli, who will be performing together as Black Star.

May 22, 2012 | 1:10pm -
News Net Portland strikes back: The never-ending saga of Best Biking titles continues

It's still really flat here, so the biking is not that bad.

May 21, 2012 | 2:20pm -
Just Announced Local rockers Me And My Arrow releasing biweekly singles all summer long, just like Kanye

Joining an esteemed class of musicians including Kanye West, The-Dream, and, um, Swizz Beatz, the local rockers of Me And My Arrow are the latest in the music business to begin releasing scheduled buzz singles one a time.

May 18, 2012 | 10:15am -
Just Announced Bastille Day and Red Stag block parties announce lineups

Pizza Luce’s block party isn’t happening this year, which means you’ll only have several hundred other blacktop weekend gatherings to choose from this summer.

May 17, 2012 | 12:20pm -
Just Announced The Walker announces Summer Music And Movies lineup, aims to give you freaky dreams

Riffing on last year’s main line thread of psychosis, the theme to this year’s collection of films is “In Dreams.”

May 14, 2012 | 1:30pm -
Always Be (Missing) Connections Here, there, and everywhere

Every now and then, we like to scour the shadowy depths of Craigslist to find four thematically linked Missed Connections to battle in a court of public opinion. Who says romance is dead?

May 10, 2012 | 2:30pm -
Local Newswire Minneapolis named one of the smuttiest cities in the nation, responds by whipping it out

Orlando, Florida, home of actors in Mickey Mouse and Pluto costumes—and therefore the epicenter of furries, interspecial beastiality, and master-owner power dynamics—is ranked No. 1 on the list.

May 9, 2012 | 1:00pm -
Local Newswire There’s finally a Tumblr for Minnesota life

Hooray for references we understand and others don’t!

May 8, 2012 | 1:30pm -
Local Newswire Edina to become one with the unwashed masses, will now offer happy hour specials

According Edina’s mayor, Jim Hovland, most of the complaints he heard about the city’s Happy Hour restriction were from senior citizens who wanted wine-soaked early bird specials.

May 7, 2012 | 12:45pm -
News Net Local gym teacher kills gopher with crossbow in front of class

In today’s News Net, the most awesome gym teacher ever. Also, you can’t cut your lawn while wearing a loincloth.

May 4, 2012 | 12:30pm -
Music Notes Spearz drops new video for “Womanizer,” will open for Kelly Rowland

Spearz will be opening for Kelly Rowland on June 23 at the Twin Cities annual Pride Festival in Loring Park.

May 3, 2012 | 12:30pm -
Music Notes Brother Ali debuts new song and video for pre-release hype track, “Not a Day Goes By”

The last time we checked in with Brother Ali, he was rapping about running out of inspiration and admitting to being bothered by the family obligations that kept him away from his craft.

May 2, 2012 | 1:00pm -
Local Newswire George & The Dragon to open ye olde doors today on 50th and Bryant

Two years ago, a grease fire reduced a handful of local businesses (including Heidi’s, Blackbird Café, and Patina) to a smoldering pile of rubble and ash on the corner of 50th and Bryant.

April 30, 2012 | 11:30am -
Local Newswire Art In Bloom combines petals with paint at the M.I.A.

Art In Bloom kicks off today and runs through Sunday the 29th. As a bonus, it probably smells really nice in there too.

April 26, 2012 | 1:10pm -
Local Newswire Watch Trampled By Turtles play "Alone" for David Letterman

Trampled By Turtles’ 2012 isn’t looking too shabby.

April 25, 2012 | 1:15pm -
Local Newswire Trampled By Turtles and Polica will appear on Letterman and Fallon this week, respectively

As the networks dive headfirst into May sweeps period, those in charge of late-night programming have finally figured out the key to delivering viewership and lining up those precious advertising dollars: Minnesota music.

April 24, 2012 | 1:30pm -
Recap Miranda Lambert proved why she’s country music’s biggest asset at the Target Center

The entire set was impressive, but it was really in those final two moments, when Lambert paid direct homage to the country greats, that you got the sense that it’s not too far from now that we’ll start thinking of Lambert as an enduring country legend, too.

April 23, 2012 | 3:00pm -
Local Newswire Light Grey Art Lab invites you to catch all the Pokémon

Upstart art gallery Light Grey Art Lab is hosting a Pokémon Battle Royale exhibit. And it’s our obligation to report on any and all Pokémon-related news, so here it is.

April 19, 2012 | 2:30pm -
Local Newswire Where’s the diversity in the 2012-2013 Guthrie lineup?

Why can’t one of the country’s artistic tastemakers be bothered to look outside of the white male perspective for at least a few of its production slots?

April 18, 2012 | 3:30pm -
Recap Cults charmed but lacked variety at First Avenue

Cults’ live shows prove the band needs to step outside of the comfy niche its carved for itself.

April 17, 2012 | 2:30pm -
News Net Josh Hartnett rallies Minnesota students for Obama

Also in today’s News Net: The Minnesota Book Awards were announced, and some books about wheat, Alzheimer’s, and mysterious fungi were big winners.

April 16, 2012 | 3:00pm -
News Net Gay 90’s proposed sign too big for city of Minneapolis

Also in today’s News Net: looking for a job? Have you tried a billboard?

April 13, 2012 | 1:30pm -
Recap Perfume Genius struck an emotional nerve at the Cedar Cultural Center

And just like that, our therapy session was over and all of our problems came swirling back into focus.

April 12, 2012 | 11:00am -
Just Announced SoundTown lineup announced: Jane's Addiction, Weezer, Andrew Bird, and many more

Also joining the festival: Florence And The Machine, Common, and Best Coast.

April 11, 2012 | 12:15pm -
Local Newswire Surly unveils new beer, and it’s just for Twins fans

The beer reportedly has flavors reminiscent of “caramelly biscuits slathered in pineapple-orange marmalade.” Sounds like baseball to us.

April 10, 2012 | 1:15pm -
Just Announced Wilco will return to Duluth on July 1

Fresh off the fall release of the band’s critically acclaimed eighth album The Whole Love, Wilco announced earlier today that they’ll be returning to Duluth’s Bayfront Park on July 1.

April 9, 2012 | 1:10pm -
Local Newswire Craig Finn still loves the Twins and Target Field, but he sure hates the music

Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” may not be his cup of tea.

April 6, 2012 | 2:20pm -

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