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News
University of Minnesota's Campus Con Man
By Andy Mannix
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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
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The newspaper's lien value has plummeted over the past year, showing flagging investor confidence |
It's craptastic!
(Blotter)
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When the economy is in the toilet, there's no such thing as dirty money |
Letters to the Editor
(Letters to the Editor)
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Readers respond to Best of the Twin Cities |
Previous Features
This Old Folks' Home
By Paul Demko
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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
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The controversy is just the latest political dust-up at the embattled Catholic university |
Hunger Strike
(Blotter)
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Snub leaves protest group wanting answers—and breakfast |
Letters to the Editor
(Letters to the Editor)
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Readers respond to "The Drug Test" |
Madia tops Bonoff
By Beth Walton
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Does our state contest mirror Clinton and Obama nationally? |
Minnesota a leader among restaurant food poisonings
(Blotter)
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Check please: we've got the third-highest total in the country |
Letters to the Editor
(Letters to the Editor)
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Readers respond to "Shrink Your Playlist" |
State lawmaker tries to ban Salvia...
By Matt Snyders
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...so we decide to try the potent, legal psychedelic ourselves. |
Wet and wild
(Blotter)
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A dishwasher accuses her bosses of being dirty creeps |
Letters to the Editor
(Letters to the Editor)
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Readers respond to "Soldier Suicides" |
The Greatest Guitar Hero of Them All
By Kevin Hoffman
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Chris Chike, a.k.a. IamChris4life, is the Jimi Hendrix of the plastic ax |
Virginia is the new Saudi Arabia
(Blotter)
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Rep. Michele Bachmann solves the energy crisis while watching The Beverly Hillbillies |
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Readers Respond to 'Sex, Drugs, & Awesome Hair'
(Letters to the Editor)
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Artist takes on destructive plants
By Beth Walton
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Jim Proctor's art isn't just engaging, it could save forests |
The Current shrinks its playlist
By Matt Snyders
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Slogan aside, 89.3 limits its list of songs |
Creationists block blogger, ignore top scientist
(Blotter)
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Film producers don't recognize Richard Dawkins |
Letters to the Editor
(Letters to the Editor)
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Readers respond to Gone Baby Gone |
Will Minneapolis pioneer instant runoff voting?
By Jonathan Kaminsky
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It's no sure bet, and a legal fight looms |
Beer as combat sport
(Blotter)
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Boxing commissioner Scott LeDoux unleashes "Miller Lite Technique" |
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Letters to the Editor
(Letters to the Editor)
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Swindler is back after two years in prison
By Paul Demko
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Gabriel Francois stands accused of stiffing day laborers |
His pimp flipper is strong
(Blotter)
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Horny dolphin angles for three-way |
Letters to the Editor
(Letters to the Editor)
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Readers respond to To Disrespect and to Serve |
A Soldier in Winter
By Beth Walton
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A 24-year-old veteran seeks redemption for atrocities committed during the Iraq war |
Singing a New Tune
(Blotter)
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Does Minnesota need a new state song? |
Sports
Previous Features
McHale's Last Gasp
(Hang Time)
by Britt Robson
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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
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CBS bets that TV can fill yet another hospital bed |
Another Year, Another Fall Guy
(Hang Time)
by Britt Robson
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Dwane Casey tries to save the hapless Wolves—and his own job |
The Freaks Come Out at Night
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Gary Busey with a Ouija Board? Now that's Scary! |
Will Don Pardo Deliver the Eulogy?
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Saving 'Studio 60' from going six feet under |
Get Carter
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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What If 'The Royal Tenenbaums' Were Set in Orlando? |
The New New Newlywed Game
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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MTV attacks family values—one marriage at a time |
The Story of O
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Oprah's not gay—she's just got a lot to be happy about |
Today Is Totally Yesterday
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Is VH1 redefining the spiritual meaning of "now"...or just abusing Tawny Kitaen? |
Remove the Feeding Tube
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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The starvation diet of television in July |
Twelve Uneasy Pieces
(Hang Time)
by Britt Robson
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The Wolves' massive overhaul begins with top pick Randy Foye |
Imaginary Friends
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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They drive Maseratis, fly in private jets, and bed 'perfect ten' models—just like us |
Spring Forward, Fall Back
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Why do TV execs bring the same ratty toys to show-and-tell? |
Calling All Mathletes
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Meet the Doctor who makes house calls five billion years in the future |
Blame Dick Clark
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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'TRL' feeds thin gruel to its audience; kids beg for more |
Twins '06: Is the Future Still Now?
by CP Staff
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Snapshots of a long-shot season to come |
Escape from Fantasy Island
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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'So NoTORIous' casts Tori Spelling out of the surreal world |
Days of Our Wives
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Three's company; four's a marriage |
Oops
(Hang Time)
by Britt Robson
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This year's Wolves: I screwed up--I trusted them |
The Great Santino
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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The well-heeled villain of 'Project Runway' broke hearts, spirits |
Talking! Laughing! Loving! Breathing!
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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Is 'The L Word' just 'Melrose Place' with dental dams? |
The Yeoman
(Hang Time)
by Britt Robson
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In an otherwise disastrous season for the Wolves, Trenton Hassell is quietly having a career year |
Roll Models
(TV)
by Diablo Cody
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'Rollergirls' just might have legs |
The Boston C. Party
(Hang Time)
by Britt Robson
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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
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The Wolves' current squad is either inching toward improvement or crawling into the dustbin |
Columns
Savage Love
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Culture Jamming
May 7, 2008
The Replacements' first four albums top this week's pop culture picksApr 30, 2008
Otis Redding gets blue, tops this week's pop culture picksApr 23, 2008
A souped-up Bonnie and Clyde tops this week's pop culture picksNothin' but a G Thing