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Strib Bankruptcy Watch: The Hits Keep Coming by Kevin Hoffman

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It's been a tumultuous week at the Star Tribune, what with all the speculation that the paper of record is broke. Here's your roundup of the week that was.

[May 10, 10:34 AM | Comments (0)]

It ain't easy being poor, female, and young in Minnesota by Jonathan Kaminsky

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A sobering study released last week by the Women's Foundation of Minnesota yields scary news about the state of our state's girls. Nutshell: From self-esteem to physical abuse to college readiness to making babies, things could be a lot better.

[May 10, 09:00 AM | Comments (0)]

Video: Wolf puppies from the Wildlife Science Center by Jeff Shaw

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For a rare look at two-week-old wolf puppies, visit our text-rich slideshow. It's extremely uncommon to see wolf pups this young. Generally, they don't leave the den for months. If you weren't lucky enough to see them today and still photos aren't enough, there are two videos inside.

[May 09, 01:00 PM | Comments (1)]

Balls! Sports Blog

Wild coach Jacques Lemaire: I want to coach again UPDATED by Kevin Hoffman

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It's official: Lemaire will be back as head coach. Quotes from the press conference.

[May 10, 03:12 PM | Comments (0)]

Wolves pre-season prediction contest winner announced! by Jonathan Kaminsky

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It took us a while to recover from the season sufficiently to go back and do that math. But the scores have been tabulated and a winner has been crowned.

[May 09, 11:16 AM | Comments (0)]

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News

University of Minnesota's Campus Con Man 
By Andy Mannix

Drinking buddies and ex-girlfriends were surprised to discover that the U of M student was 39 years old

Drinking buddies and ex-girlfriends were surprised to discover that the U of M student was 39 years old

Follow the Money: Star Tribune's debt selling at less than 60 cents on the dollar 
By Jeff Shaw

The newspaper's lien value has plummeted over the past year, showing flagging investor confidence

The newspaper's lien value has plummeted over the past year, showing flagging investor confidence

It's craptastic!  (Blotter)

When the economy is in the toilet, there's no such thing as dirty money

When the economy is in the toilet, there's no such thing as dirty money

Letters to the Editor  (Letters to the Editor)

Readers respond to <i>Best of the Twin Cities</i>

Readers respond to Best of the Twin Cities

Previous Features

This Old Folks' Home 
By Paul Demko

They thought they were buying into a lively condominium, but now find themselves living at a retirement community

They thought they were buying into a lively condominium, but now find themselves living at a retirement community

Web Exclusive: University of St. Thomas law school bans public service at Planned Parenthood 
By Jonathan Kaminsky

The controversy is just the latest political dust-up at the embattled Catholic university

The controversy is just the latest political dust-up at the embattled Catholic university

Hunger Strike  (Blotter)

Snub leaves protest group wanting answers—and breakfast

Snub leaves protest group wanting answers—and breakfast

Letters to the Editor  (Letters to the Editor)

Readers respond to

Readers respond to "The Drug Test"

Madia tops Bonoff 
By Beth Walton

Does our state contest mirror Clinton and Obama nationally?

Does our state contest mirror Clinton and Obama nationally?

Minnesota a leader among restaurant food poisonings  (Blotter)

Check please: we've got the third-highest total in the country

Check please: we've got the third-highest total in the country

Letters to the Editor  (Letters to the Editor)

Readers respond to

Readers respond to "Shrink Your Playlist"

State lawmaker tries to ban Salvia... 
By Matt Snyders

...so we decide to try the potent, legal psychedelic ourselves.

...so we decide to try the potent, legal psychedelic ourselves.

Wet and wild  (Blotter)

A dishwasher accuses her bosses of being dirty creeps

A dishwasher accuses her bosses of being dirty creeps

Letters to the Editor  (Letters to the Editor)

Readers respond to

Readers respond to "Soldier Suicides"

The Greatest Guitar Hero of Them All 
By Kevin Hoffman

Chris Chike, a.k.a. IamChris4life, is the Jimi Hendrix of the plastic ax

Chris Chike, a.k.a. IamChris4life, is the Jimi Hendrix of the plastic ax

Virginia is the new Saudi Arabia  (Blotter)

Rep. Michele Bachmann solves the energy crisis while watching <i>The Beverly Hillbillies</i>

Rep. Michele Bachmann solves the energy crisis while watching The Beverly Hillbillies

Readers Respond to 'Sex, Drugs, & Awesome Hair'  (Letters to the Editor)

Artist takes on destructive plants 
By Beth Walton

Jim Proctor's art isn't just engaging, it could save forests

Jim Proctor's art isn't just engaging, it could save forests

The Current shrinks its playlist 
By Matt Snyders

Slogan aside, 89.3 limits its list of songs

Slogan aside, 89.3 limits its list of songs

Creationists block blogger, ignore top scientist  (Blotter)

Film producers don't recognize Richard Dawkins

Film producers don't recognize Richard Dawkins

Letters to the Editor  (Letters to the Editor)

Readers respond to Gone Baby Gone

Readers respond to Gone Baby Gone

Will Minneapolis pioneer instant runoff voting? 
By Jonathan Kaminsky

It's no sure bet, and a legal fight looms

It's no sure bet, and a legal fight looms

Beer as combat sport  (Blotter)

Boxing commissioner Scott LeDoux unleashes

Boxing commissioner Scott LeDoux unleashes "Miller Lite Technique"

Letters to the Editor  (Letters to the Editor)

Swindler is back after two years in prison 
By Paul Demko

Gabriel Francois stands accused of stiffing day laborers

Gabriel Francois stands accused of stiffing day laborers

His pimp flipper is strong  (Blotter)

Horny dolphin angles for three-way

Horny dolphin angles for three-way

Letters to the Editor  (Letters to the Editor)

Readers respond to To Disrespect and to Serve

Readers respond to To Disrespect and to Serve

A Soldier in Winter 
By Beth Walton

A 24-year-old veteran seeks redemption for atrocities committed during the Iraq war

A 24-year-old veteran seeks redemption for atrocities committed during the Iraq war

Singing a New Tune  (Blotter)

Does Minnesota need a new state song?

Does Minnesota need a new state song?

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Sports
Previous Features

McHale's Last Gasp  (Hang Time)
by Britt Robson

In dumping his second coach in 23 months,  the Wolves' personnel VP hastens his own day of reckoning

In dumping his second coach in 23 months, the Wolves' personnel VP hastens his own day of reckoning

Get Me a Podiatrist, Stat!  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

CBS bets that TV can fill yet another hospital bed

CBS bets that TV can fill yet another hospital bed

Another Year, Another Fall Guy  (Hang Time)
by Britt Robson

Dwane Casey tries to save the hapless Wolves—and his own job

Dwane Casey tries to save the hapless Wolves—and his own job

The Freaks Come Out at Night  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Gary Busey with a Ouija Board? Now that's Scary!

Gary Busey with a Ouija Board? Now that's Scary!

Will Don Pardo Deliver the Eulogy?  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Saving 'Studio 60' from going six feet under

Saving 'Studio 60' from going six feet under

Get Carter  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

What If 'The Royal Tenenbaums' Were Set in Orlando?

What If 'The Royal Tenenbaums' Were Set in Orlando?

The New New Newlywed Game  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

MTV attacks family values—one marriage at a time

MTV attacks family values—one marriage at a time

The Story of O  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Oprah's not gay—she's just got a lot to be happy about

Oprah's not gay—she's just got a lot to be happy about

Today Is Totally Yesterday  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Is VH1 redefining the spiritual meaning of

Is VH1 redefining the spiritual meaning of "now"...or just abusing Tawny Kitaen?

Remove the Feeding Tube  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

The starvation diet of television in July

The starvation diet of television in July

Twelve Uneasy Pieces  (Hang Time)
by Britt Robson

The Wolves' massive overhaul begins with top pick Randy Foye

The Wolves' massive overhaul begins with top pick Randy Foye

Imaginary Friends  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

They drive Maseratis, fly in private jets, and bed 'perfect ten' models—just like us

They drive Maseratis, fly in private jets, and bed 'perfect ten' models—just like us

Spring Forward, Fall Back  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Why do TV execs bring the same ratty toys to show-and-tell?

Why do TV execs bring the same ratty toys to show-and-tell?

Calling All Mathletes  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Meet the Doctor who makes house calls five billion years in the future

Meet the Doctor who makes house calls five billion years in the future

Blame Dick Clark  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

'TRL' feeds thin gruel to its audience; kids beg for more

'TRL' feeds thin gruel to its audience; kids beg for more

Twins '06: Is the Future Still Now? 
by CP Staff

Snapshots of a long-shot season to come

Snapshots of a long-shot season to come

Escape from Fantasy Island  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

'So NoTORIous' casts Tori Spelling out of the surreal world

'So NoTORIous' casts Tori Spelling out of the surreal world

Days of Our Wives  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Three's company; four's a marriage

Three's company; four's a marriage

Oops  (Hang Time)
by Britt Robson

This year's Wolves: I screwed up--I trusted them

This year's Wolves: I screwed up--I trusted them

The Great Santino  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

The well-heeled villain of 'Project Runway' broke hearts, spirits

The well-heeled villain of 'Project Runway' broke hearts, spirits

Talking! Laughing! Loving! Breathing!  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

Is 'The L Word' just 'Melrose Place' with dental dams?

Is 'The L Word' just 'Melrose Place' with dental dams?

The Yeoman  (Hang Time)
by Britt Robson

In an otherwise disastrous season for the Wolves, Trenton Hassell is quietly having a career year

In an otherwise disastrous season for the Wolves, Trenton Hassell is quietly having a career year

Roll Models  (TV)
by Diablo Cody

'Rollergirls' just might have legs

'Rollergirls' just might have legs

The Boston C. Party  (Hang Time)
by Britt Robson

The Wolves' trade with the Boston Celtics pays immediate dividends. But will they last?

The Wolves' trade with the Boston Celtics pays immediate dividends. But will they last?

One Man's Rubble is Another Man's Building Block  (Hang Time)
by Britt Robson

The Wolves' current squad is either inching toward improvement or crawling into the dustbin

The Wolves' current squad is either inching toward improvement or crawling into the dustbin

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Culture Jamming

May 7, 2008 

The Replacements' first four albums top this week's pop culture picks

Apr 30, 2008 

Otis Redding gets blue, tops this week's pop culture picks

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A souped-up Bonnie and Clyde tops this week's pop culture picks
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There Will Be Blood tops this week's pop culture picks

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Forbidden Hollywood's old-school filth tops this week's pop culture picks
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