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Wits announces its full spring schedule, including a visit from St. Vincent // Just Announced

by Marcus Michalik February 13, 2012 -

We didn’t want to say anything rude, but when MPR released its upcoming spring schedule earlier this month, including the names and dates for its popular Wits series, we couldn’t help but feel like the roster was a little on the light side. Not anymore.
What the frac, Newsweek is too vulgar for Bemidji // News Net

by Jason Zabel February 13, 2012 -

For Pete’s sake, why can’t you just be decent, Newsweek? We’re sick of the curses used within quotations, and some of your recent subject matter is downright skanky.
Nikola Peković, the unlikely hero // Jock Itch

by Tony Libera February 10, 2012 -

With all the excitement surrounding Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio this season, it's easy to forget about the other 10 guys on the Timberwolves' active roster.
Men’s Health gives St. Paul a “B+” when it comes to single women // Local Newswire

by Ben Munson February 9, 2012 -

It’s no “A+,” but it’s a lot better than the “F” the magazine slapped on Indianapolis.
Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

by Rebecca Diaz February 8, 2012 -

This comedian, TV personality, and unapologetic nerd has appeared on everything from The Daily Show to the kid-friendly (and, okay, kind of creepy) movie Coraline.
Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

by Rebecca Diaz February 8, 2012 -

This comedian, TV personality, and unapologetic nerd has appeared on everything from The Daily Show to the kid-friendly (and, okay, kind of creepy) movie Coraline.
MOA's Princess Diana exhibit will thrill Diana lovers, bore everyone else // Recap

by Marcus Michalik February 8, 2012 -

Is there anything tackier than the thought of one of the world’s biggest tourist traps (that would you be you, Mall Of America) hosting an exhibition full of a dead princess’ personal artifacts, with the wedding dress (of what was arguably a sham marriage) as its crowning jewel?
End Of The Rainbow is a depressing, yet entertaining, slide into a megastar’s death // Recap

by Jason Zabel February 7, 2012 -

For an actor with a taste for hysterics—and, really, what stage actor doesn’t have a taste for hysterics?—portraying Judy Garland in End Of The Rainbow would be like taking a trip to the playground. A very exhausting playground.
Now's your chance to own a baseball signed by MLB great Kim Kardashian // Local Newswire

by Marcus Michalik February 7, 2012 -

They say there’s no crying in baseball, but Kim Kardashian could probably squeeze out a couple of completely genuine tears if enough cameras were on her at the time.
No one wants to be mayor of this Wisconsin town // News Net

by Marcus Michalik February 3, 2012 -

In today’s News Net, a plea: Will you be mayor of Fountain City? Please?

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New concert venue from mega-promoter AEG Live, The Brick, announces spring shows http://t.co/RyRWhXVw
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Jock Itch: Nikola Peković is going H.A.M. in every way, and probably eating a good deal of ham as he does so. http://t.co/dMN8vb24
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Men’s Health gives St. Paul a “B+” when it comes to single women http://t.co/dO0K7gvd
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Visit the Mall Of America's new Girl Scout store, temporarily without cookies http://t.co/beM5hnEV
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Interview: Martin Zellar, former Gear Daddy's frontman, plays a release show this weekend http://t.co/hAzP0n9P
AVClubTC at February 9, 2012 11:00 AM
Moderately historically significant Pachyderm Studio will reopen soon http://t.co/3Xc8KXeF
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Crispin Cider is purchased by MillerCoors, because everyone wants a piece of Minnesota http://t.co/SOF1WZJz
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Wits announces its full spring schedule, including a visit from St. Vincent // Just Announced

What the frac, Newsweek is too vulgar for Bemidji // News Net

Nikola Peković, the unlikely hero // Jock Itch

Men’s Health gives St. Paul a “B+” when it comes to single women // Local Newswire

Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

MOA's Princess Diana exhibit will thrill Diana lovers, bore everyone else // Recap

End Of The Rainbow is a depressing, yet entertaining, slide into a megastar’s death // Recap

Now's your chance to own a baseball signed by MLB great Kim Kardashian // Local Newswire

No one wants to be mayor of this Wisconsin town // News Net

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